PSD vs CIN — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant PSD to CIN (CINEON) conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .psd file and get .cin in seconds.
Batch Settings
Vous travaillez avec des fichiers Adobe Photoshop (PSD) et avez besoin de les convertir au format CIN pour des raisons de compatibilité, d'archivage ou de post-production cinématographique ? Que vous soyez un professionnel de la création graphique, un archiviste numérique ou un spécialiste de l'image en mouvement, la conversion de PSD en CIN peut s'avérer cruciale pour la gestion de vos flux de travail. Ce processus permet de préserver la qualité de vos images tout en les adaptant à des environnements spécifiques, souvent liés à l'industrie du film et de la télévision. Nous vous guidons à travers cette transformation, en vous assurant une compréhension claire des enjeux et des étapes pour obtenir un résultat impeccable, fidèle à l'original.
- Archivage de documents d'identité (Belgique)
- Publications scientifiques illustrées (Suisse)
- Échanges inter-studios de post-production (Québec)
En France, l'utilisation du format CIN est moins courante dans les usages grand public que dans l'industrie cinématographique, où il reste un standard pour l'étalonnage et la conservation de rushes. Les professionnels privilégient souvent ce format pour sa robustesse et sa capacité à stocker des informations colorimétriques étendues.
About PSD to CIN (CINEON) Conversion
PSD or CIN — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
PSD is Adobe Photoshop's native format, retaining layers, masks, and editing history. It has limited platform support. CIN is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert PSD to CIN? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a CIN file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting PSD to CIN maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided CIN is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .psd file, pick CIN, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert PSD to CIN (CINEON)
- 1
Choose your PSD file
Upload your .psd file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
- 2
Set format to CIN
Select .cin from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
- 3
Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large image files.
- 4
Get your CIN file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PSD to CIN (CINEON)
Your PSD file is decoded and re-encoded as CIN.
Your PSD file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in CIN format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PSD
.psd file
| Extension | .psd |
| MIME Type | image/vnd.adobe.photoshop |
| Category | Image |
CIN (Cineon)
.cin file
| Extension | .cin |
| MIME Type | image/x-cin |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PSD to CIN (CINEON)?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a CIN file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use PSD or CIN?
It depends on your goal. PSD preserves full quality. CIN preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is CIN higher quality than PSD?
Not necessarily. Converting PSD to CIN maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert PSD to CIN on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for PSD to CIN?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for PSD to CIN?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
Versions are pinned in our worker Dockerfile and re-built via CI on every change.