SABLEFILM LAYERSFor Mac · macOS 14 or newer
Open your original PSDs. Keep every layer.
Sablefilm Layers opens real Photoshop PSD and PSB files, shows them the way Photoshop does, and saves them back as PSDs that Photoshop still opens. £9.99 once. No subscription.
- £9.99 once, no subscription
- Use your original PSD and PSB files
- Photoshop still opens what you save
- 14-day refund
PhotoLayers
Your PSDs. Your layers. Nothing to rebuild.
Switching should not mean starting again. Open the layered files you already have and carry on where you left off.
Use your original PSD files
Open the PSD and PSB files you already have. Layers, groups, masks, blend modes and effects show up the way Photoshop drew them.
- PSD and PSB files
- Groups, vector masks and clipping
- Layer effects, adjustment layers and all 27 blend modes
Save it back as a PSD
Edit, then save. Photoshop still opens the file, and anything Layers does not understand is left exactly as it was.
- Save back to PSD
- Or export JPEG, PNG and TIFF
- Exporting never touches your PSD
Rent your PSD editor, or own it.
Sablefilm Layers is £9.99, once. Drag the slider to see what a subscription editor costs.
For Mac (macOS 14 or newer). Your licence key is emailed straight after purchase. 14-day refund. Secure checkout by Shopify.
- No subscription
- No renewals
- Your original PSDs stay yours
What a subscription editor costs you
Set what a competing editor charges you each month.
Your own numbers, not a quote for any particular product.
See it in 29 seconds.
A real RAW photo, edited in layers, in the real app.
A layer editor that respects your files.
Real PSD and PSB files, opened, edited and saved back. On your Mac.
Even a RAW, straight from the camera.
Open a photo, even a RAW off your camera, as your first layer and build up from there.
Mask the subject. One click.
Make a mask from the subject on an adjustment layer, then refine it with the brush.
The car keeps its colour. The desert goes mono.
A Black & White layer with an AI subject mask keeps the colour exactly where you want it.
Drag anywhere to shape the tone.
Curves sit on their own adjustment layer, with RGB and per-channel curves, so you can change your mind at any time.
Nothing is baked in.
Stack adjustments, then change any layer's opacity or switch it off whenever you like. The top of the pile applies last.
Save back as PSD.
Or export a flattened JPEG, PNG or TIFF. Exporting never touches your PSD.
Effects, text and shapes, as saved.
Drop and inner shadows, glows, colour and gradient overlays and strokes are drawn the way Photoshop drew them. Text layers show exactly as saved, and you can still move, mask and blend them.
Groups, shapes and vector masks.
The layer tree opens just as it was saved, so you can open a group, switch a layer off and carry on.
Everything a PSD needs.
Real PSD and PSB files
Open the layered files you already have, then save them back as PSDs that Photoshop still opens.
AI subject masks
Make a mask from the subject on an adjustment layer, then refine it with the brush.
Adjustment layers
Curves, levels, hue and saturation, colour balance, black and white, vibrance and more. The top of the pile applies last.
All 27 blend modes
Every Photoshop blend mode, with opacity and fill.
Layer effects
Drop and inner shadows, outer and inner glows, colour and gradient overlays and strokes, shown as Photoshop draws them.
Groups and masks
Nested groups, pixel masks, vector masks and clipping.
Your file stays safe
Anything Layers does not understand is left as it was in the PSD.
Save or export
Save back to PSD, or export a flattened JPEG, PNG or TIFF.
Real colour depth
8, 16 and 32-bit. RGB, greyscale, CMYK and Lab.
Before and after
Flip between the original and your result in one click.
Pay once
£9.99. No subscription, no renewals.
Made for Mac
Runs on macOS 14 or newer. No account, no internet needed.
Which app do I need?
Sablefilm develops your photos. Sablefilm Layers edits layered files. Most people want one; photographers who also build composites want both.
| Sablefilm | Sablefilm Layers | |
|---|---|---|
| Think of it as | Your Lightroom | Your Photoshop for PSDs |
| Starts from | RAW files (Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Sony, DNG…), JPEG, HEIC, TIFF | Photoshop PSD and PSB files, or any photo, even a RAW, as a first layer |
| Saves | Your original is never touched; exports JPEG, TIFF, HEIC and Lightroom-compatible XMP | The PSD itself, which Photoshop opens as normal; exports JPEG, PNG, TIFF |
| Photo library, ratings, flags | ✓ | – |
| RAW development | ✓ | – |
| 173 film looks, Fujifilm recipes, Lightroom preset import | ✓ | – |
| AI denoise, halation, grain, bloom | ✓ | – |
| Retouch, clone, crop, straighten | ✓ | – |
| GIF maker, batch convert | ✓ | – |
| Layers and groups | – | ✓ |
| All 27 Photoshop blend modes | – | ✓ |
| Pixel masks, vector masks, clipping | – | ✓ |
| Adjustment layers (curves, levels, hue/saturation, colour balance and more) | – | ✓ |
| Layer effects: shadows, glows, overlays, strokes | – | ✓ |
| 8, 16 and 32-bit; RGB, greyscale, CMYK, Lab | – | ✓ |
| AI subject masks, brush masks, curves, black and white, before/after | ✓ | ✓ |
| Runs on | Mac now, iPhone coming soon | Mac |
| Price | £9.99, once | £9.99, once |
Your Lightroom job
Develop RAW photos, use your own presets, and export.
Buy Sablefilm · £9.99Your Photoshop-file job
Open your original PSDs, edit the layers, and save them back.
Buy Sablefilm Layers · £9.99Sablefilm Layers is not a full Photoshop replacement: there are no selections, transforms, text editing, filters or pixel painting yet. Lightroom, Photoshop and PSD are Adobe trademarks; Sablefilm is not affiliated with Adobe.
Before you buy.
Is it a subscription?
No. Sablefilm Layers is £9.99, paid once. There is nothing to renew, no account to create and no internet connection needed.
How do I get my licence key?
Your licence key is emailed straight after purchase, together with your download link. Open the app, paste the key and click Activate. It is checked on your Mac, so it works offline, and one key covers up to three of your Macs. Lost it? Email sablefilmapp@gmail.com with your order number and we will resend it.
Is there a free trial?
No. The app is locked until you enter your licence key. If it is not for you, ask within 14 days for a refund.
Can I use my own PSD files?
Yes, that is the whole point. Layers opens your original PSD and PSB files, shows the layers, groups, masks and effects the way Photoshop does, and lets you carry on editing. You do not have to rebuild anything.
Will Photoshop still open the file I save?
Yes. Layers saves real PSD files that Photoshop opens as normal. Anything Layers does not understand is left as it was in the file.
Is it a Photoshop replacement?
No, and we would rather say so up front. Layers is the Photoshop-file job: opening, editing and saving layered files. There are no selections, transforms, text editing, filters or pixel painting yet. If you need those, keep Photoshop for them.
What can I do with the layers?
Group, hide and show them, change opacity and any of the 27 Photoshop blend modes, add pixel and vector masks, and stack adjustment layers such as curves, levels, hue and saturation, colour balance, black and white and vibrance. Drop and inner shadows, glows, colour and gradient overlays and strokes are shown the way Photoshop draws them. Text layers and smart objects are kept exactly as they are and shown as Photoshop drew them; you can move, mask and re-blend them. Bevel, emboss and satin effects are kept in the file but not drawn yet.
What is the difference between Sablefilm and Sablefilm Layers?
Sablefilm develops your photos: RAW editing, your own Lightroom presets, film looks and noise reduction. Sablefilm Layers edits layered PSD files. Most people want one; photographers who also build composites want both. The comparison above shows the difference.
What can I export?
Save back to PSD, or export a flattened JPEG, PNG or TIFF. Exporting never changes your PSD.
What do I need to run it?
A Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer, Apple silicon or Intel.
Why does my Mac say it cannot verify the developer?
Sablefilm Layers is not from the Mac App Store, so macOS asks you to approve it once. Click Done (not Move to Bin), open System Settings, then Privacy & Security, scroll to Security and click Open Anyway. The steps are on our Support page.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If it is not for you, email sablefilmapp@gmail.com within 14 days of buying and we will refund you. The details are in our refund policy.
Your PSDs. Your layers.
£9.99. Once.
For Mac · macOS 14 or newer · No subscription