BraveCLHow to prepare named PNG assets from a PSD on Mac
Select supported layers from a PSD, set clear filenames, and review individual PNG assets before saving them on your Mac.
- What you'll achieve
- You will have a previewable set of named PNG outputs for the selected layers, ready for review and delivery.
- What you need
- PSD Layer Export Pro on a Mac
- A PSD or PSB file containing layers that can be exported independently
A layered PSD often contains several assets that need separate files. PSD Layer Export Pro lets you identify supported layers and prepare PNG previews without editing the original document. This walkthrough uses a three-layer brand kit to show the preparation flow.
1.Open a layered PSD
Select Open PSD or PSB and choose your own layered design. The screenshots use a three-layer Northline brand kit; your layer names will differ. You can choose Open Example to try the bundled sample.
Empty PSD Layer Export Pro workspace with Open PSD or PSB button 2.Inspect the available layers
Review the embedded layers and the document preview after loading the PSD. In the sample, the supported layers are Northline Primary Logo, Summit Trail Seal, and Northline Adventure Banner.
Northline PSD with three supported embedded layers and output settings 3.Choose layers and output names
Select the layers to prepare. In the Output panel, choose Layer bounds for layer-sized PNGs and check the Filename template. The {name} token uses each layer name for the output filename.
Three supported Northline layers selected for PNG preparation 4.Prepare and inspect the PNGs
Click Prepare Outputs. Wait for the prepared outputs to appear, then select the cards to inspect each asset against the checkerboard preview. When their appearance and names are correct, use Deliver... to save them to a folder.
Three named PNG outputs prepared, with a logo preview and Deliver control
After the last step
Preparing outputs does not write the final files to a destination; use Deliver... when you are ready to save them.
Tips
Use Layer bounds when each PNG should fit its layer rather than the full document.
Keep the Filename template at {name} for filenames based on the source layer names.
Select each prepared output to inspect it before choosing Deliver....
Watch outNot every Photoshop layer type or effect can be extracted independently. Check the qualification status before preparing outputs.
Watch outThe prepared PNGs are previews until you complete delivery. Review the destination and filenames before saving.
