Solve PSD File with Unsupported Compression Mode Error

“Please help, I am getting error message “Error loading PSD file: Unsupported compression mode” when I try to open Photoshop PSD file. This image was working flawlessly without troubling me at any point of time. I just don’t know what has gone wrong, that PSD file is not readable anymore now. Any idea on how to fix error generated when PSD file is opened? I really need this Photoshop file. Thanks a lot!”

Adobe Photoshop is one of the world’s most famous image editing tool; pictures that are edited on Photoshop utility are saved in PSD file format or PDD file format. Different versions of Adobe Photoshop can be used in almost all Windows operating systems. User can access and view image files quite easily; but access to Photoshop files is denied at times due to unknown reasons. This may lead to generation of error i.e. you may get an error message like ‘error loading PSD file unsupported file format’. Below given few possible causes for corruption of Photoshop file that shows error warning:

  • PSD files can get corrupted if hard drive is severely infected with virus / malware threats
  • Software / hardware conflicts in your computer can sometimes damage PSD file resulting in unsupported compression mode error
  • Abrupt system shutdown or abrupt termination of Photoshop application can have adverse effect on Photoshop file that is opened
  • Compressing PSD files using unknown third party utilities may alter Photo file content and generate unsupported compression mode error upon trying to open them

Corruption of PSD file can happen at any instant due to some known or unknown events as mentioned above; but you need to deal with question of how to repair error loading PSD file that displays unsupported compression mode. In this case, apt method suggested by users to resolve error and fix Adobe Photoshop file is using reliable PSD file repair tool such as Yodot PSD Repair

Repairing PSD file unsupported compression mode error

Yodot PSD Repair software is considered as professional utility for repairing PSD file error unsupported compression mode. This Photoshop file repair program is included with powerful techniques to repair Adobe Photoshop PSD file generating error loading PSD file unsupported compression mode, error PSD file not a valid Photoshop document, etc. Repair of PSD files is carried out by creating a duplicate PSD file wherein the original PSD file contents are transferred. With the help of simple and interactive graphical user interface, you can fix Photoshop files on latest Photoshop versions including Adobe Photoshop CS6, CS5, CS4, CS3, CS2, CS1, Photoshop 5.5, Photoshop 6.0 and Photoshop 7.0 on both Windows and Mac OS based computers. On encountering any issues at any point of time while repairing PSD file, you can always get the help of technical support staff who will be available 24/7 to assist you.

Steps to fix error loading PSD file unsupported compression mode:

  • Download and install Yodot PSD Repair software on the Windows / Mac machine
  • Launch the program and select desired option from main screen of application
  • Click on ‘Browse’ button to select the corrupted PSD file from your system
  • After selecting Photoshop file, hit on the ‘Repair’ button
  • This will initiate repair process, which can be viewed in the next screen
  • Upon completion, user can view contents of repaired PSD image file
  • At last save fixed PSD file to known destination location as applicable to user

Helpful Tips:

  • Maintain more than one copy of PSD files on different storage drives; it will help you in case PSD file gets corrupted or lost
  • Avoid installing unknown third party utilities in computer as it can effect functionality of Adobe Photoshop application
  • Keep good source of power backup to avoid sudden system shutdown or termination of Adobe Photoshop program

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