Convert FH8 to PSD

File Extension FH8
Full Name Adobe FreeHand 8 Drawing Format

FH8 is the file extension used to store graphics in a vector format. Most often, FH8 files are associated with a graphics program called Adobe FreeHand 8. These are static images, the most common use of which is publication on websites.

File Extension PSD
Full Name Adobe Photoshop Graphics Format

File with a .PSD extension contains an image stored in Adobe Photoshop’s native file format. Data contained in PSD files concern file’s distinctive features, full image layers data, data on applied masks and fitting, remarks or key words.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FH8") to another (referred to as "PSD"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FH8 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FH8 to format PSD becomes essential.

So, how can we perform FH8 to PSD file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FH8 and transforming it into format PSD. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FH8 to PSD converters.

Conversion from FH8 to PSD

How to convert the FH8 file to PSD?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FH8 to PSD. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FH8 file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file FH8, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the FH8 file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PSD file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PSD on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PSD file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the FH8 format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.