File Formats Guide
Understanding file types, formats, and how to open your downloaded products.
Overview
Themely products come in various file formats depending on the type of resource. This guide helps you understand common file types and what software you'll need to open them.
Common File Formats
.PSD (Photoshop)
Adobe Photoshop format
Opens with: Adobe Photoshop, GIMP (free), Photopea (browser)
Used for: Photo editing, UI designs, mockups
.AI / .EPS (Illustrator)
Adobe Illustrator format
Opens with: Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape (free), CorelDRAW
Used for: Logos, icons, illustrations, scalable graphics
.FIG (Figma)
Figma design file
Opens with: Figma (browser or desktop app)
Used for: UI/UX designs, prototypes, design systems
.SKETCH
Sketch app format
Opens with: Sketch (Mac only)
Used for: UI designs, prototypes, app interfaces
.XD
Adobe XD format
Opens with: Adobe XD (free)
Used for: UI/UX designs, interactive prototypes
.JPG / .JPEG
Compressed image format
Opens with: Any image viewer or browser
Used for: Photos, thumbnails, previews
.PNG
Lossless image with transparency
Opens with: Any image viewer or browser
Used for: Graphics with transparency, icons
.SVG
Scalable vector graphics
Opens with: Modern browsers, vector editors
Used for: Icons, logos, infinitely scalable graphics
.HTML / .CSS / .JS
Web development files
Opens with: VS Code, Sublime Text, any text editor
Used for: Website templates, themes, components
.ZIP / .RAR
Compressed archive
Opens with: Built-in OS tools, WinRAR, 7-Zip (free)
Used for: Packaging multiple files together
Portable Document Format
Opens with: Adobe Reader, browser, Preview (Mac)
Used for: Licenses, instructions, documentation
.TXT / .MD
Plain text and Markdown
Opens with: Any text editor
Used for: README files, documentation, instructions
Free Software Recommendations
GIMP (Photoshop Alternative)
Free and open-source image editor that can open PSD files
Inkscape (Illustrator Alternative)
Free vector graphics editor for AI and SVG files
Figma (Free Plan)
Browser-based design tool with a generous free tier
VS Code
Free code editor for web development files
7-Zip
Free file archiver for ZIP and RAR files
Common Issues
Make sure you have the correct software installed:
- • Check the file extension (.psd, .ai, etc.)
- • Install the appropriate software from the list above
- • Try free alternatives if you don't have paid software
- • Check if the file needs to be unzipped first
If a ZIP or RAR file won't extract, it may be corrupted. Try re-downloading the file from your library. See Corrupted Files for more help.
If you received a different format than expected, check the product page for included files. Most products list all included formats in the description.
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