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Imago Psd

by Giambattista Von Nettesheim·Workflow

Images © Giambattista Von Nettesheim. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Imago PSD stands out in the superhive library for targeting a narrow, practical gap: getting Blender render passes into Photoshop as a layered PSD rather than a flat image.

What is Imago Psd?

Imago PSD is an addon for Blender that connects 3D rendering with 2D image editing by exporting layered PSD files for Photoshop. Instead of flattening a render, it writes the output as a layered document that opens directly in Photoshop.

The export captures key render passes such as AO, Mist and Depth, keeping them available after the render leaves Blender. The workflow follows the same idea as EXR-io, moving pass data out of the 3D scene and into a 2D editing environment. The addon lists compatibility with Blender 4.3 and 4.2.

Imago PSD ships with documentation, and a demo video is available for anyone who wants a closer look before installing. It is released under the GPL license. In this catalog it is listed as free, though the developer's page is the place to confirm current licensing details.

Who is Imago Psd best for?

Imago Psd is best for blender artists who take renders into Photoshop and want render passes kept as layers for 2D compositing.

How much does Imago Psd cost?

Imago Psd is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Exports layered PSD files that open in Photoshop
  • Captures render passes including AO, Mist and Depth
  • Follows an export approach similar to EXR-io
  • Documentation included
  • Compatible with Blender 4.3 and 4.2
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#Blender#PSD export#Photoshop#Render passes#Compositing#AO pass#Depth pass

Frequently asked questions

Does Imago PSD work with Blender 4.3 and 4.2?

Imago PSD lists compatibility with Blender 4.3 and 4.2, so those two releases are the versions named for this addon. If you run one of them, the addon is intended to fit your setup. For any other Blender version, the developer's page is the place to confirm support before installing, since only 4.3 and 4.2 are stated here. Documentation ships with the addon, which can help you get it running and understand how the PSD export behaves in practice.

What render passes can Imago PSD export?

Imago PSD captures key render passes such as AO, Mist and Depth as part of its export, writing them into the layered PSD file it produces. Keeping these passes intact means the data travels from Blender into Photoshop rather than being discarded in a flat image. The approach mirrors the idea behind EXR-io, moving pass information out of the 3D scene and into a 2D editing environment where it can be used for compositing after the render.

Is Imago PSD free to use?

Imago PSD is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm the current details before you download it. The addon is released under the GPL license, which governs how the code can be used and shared. If pricing or availability matters for your project, checking the developer's page directly will give you the most accurate, up-to-date picture rather than relying on a cached listing.

How does Imago PSD compare to EXR-io?

Imago PSD follows the same idea as EXR-io: both move render pass data out of Blender's 3D scene toward a 2D editing workflow. The difference stated here is the target format. Imago PSD exports a layered PSD file that opens in Photoshop, capturing passes like AO, Mist and Depth within that document. Beyond that shared approach and the PSD output, the addon's page and its documentation are the best places to look for a fuller side-by-side comparison.

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