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How to Edit Photoshop and Illustrator Files Directly in SharePoint Online
Question details
The user needs a method to edit Adobe Photoshop (PSD) and Illustrator (AI) files directly from SharePoint Online without manually downloading and re-uploading them.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to open and edit non-Office design files directly from a SharePoint document library.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint Online natively supports browser-based editing for Office documents (Word, Excel) but lacks native online editing capabilities for Adobe PSD and AI files.
Ensure you have the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications (Photoshop or Illustrator) installed on your computer and verify that you have edit permissions for the SharePoint document library.
Use Adobe Creative Cloud Integration in SharePoint
If configured by your organization, this integration allows you to open and save design files directly to SharePoint from your Adobe apps.
This method requires your IT administrator to have previously set up the Adobe Creative Cloud and SharePoint integration. It provides the most seamless experience for design teams.
Navigate to your SharePoint document library using your web browser and select the PSD or AI file you want to edit.
Click the three dots (More actions) next to the file name and select 'Edit in Adobe Creative Cloud' or 'Open in Photoshop/Illustrator' from the context menu.
The file will launch in your local Adobe application. Make your edits and simply click 'Save'. The integration will automatically sync the updated file back to SharePoint as a new version.
Map SharePoint as a Network Location
Access your SharePoint files directly from File Explorer by adding the document library as a network drive.
Download and Upload Manually
Use the standard manual workflow if integrations or network mappings are restricted on your network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I edit PSD files in the browser like Word documents?
SharePoint Online includes Office for the Web natively, which allows browser-based editing for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It does not have a built-in web editor for proprietary Adobe formats like PSD or AI, requiring desktop software integration instead.
Will SharePoint version history track my Adobe file changes?
Yes. Whether you use the Adobe Creative Cloud integration or overwrite the file via a manual upload, SharePoint's version history will automatically log the changes and retain previous versions of your PSD or AI file.
How do I know if my organization has Adobe Creative Cloud integration enabled?
Select a PSD or AI file in your SharePoint library. If the integration is active, you will see an option such as 'Edit in Adobe Creative Cloud' in the command bar or context menu. If it is missing, the integration is not configured.
Can I use OneDrive sync to edit SharePoint design files?
Yes. You can click the 'Sync' button in your SharePoint document library to sync the folder via the OneDrive desktop app. This allows you to open, edit, and save PSD and AI files directly from your local File Explorer, and changes will automatically sync back to SharePoint.
