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PhotoCraft Adjustments & Export — Grade, Then Ship Clean Files

Once you can edit on layers, the second half of the job is output: grading a consistent look and exporting files that open correctly elsewhere. PhotoCraft's 16 adjustment layer types handle the grade; its native PSD/PSB, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, WebP and OpenEXR support handles the delivery.

Quick answer: Grade with PhotoCraft's 16 adjustment layer types stacked as non-destructive layers, then export to PSD (round-trip to Photoshop), PNG/WebP (web), TIFF (print/archive) or JPEG. Verify by reopening the export — round-trip cleanliness is the project's core design goal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which export formats does PhotoCraft support?
PSD/PSB, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, WebP and OpenEXR per the README — covering layered round-trips, web delivery, print/archive and high-bit-depth work.
Will my PSD round-trip back to Photoshop?
Real PSD/PSB support is a stated core goal. Verify a critical file both directions before delivery — the README also lists the honest gaps of early alpha.
Can I automate grading a whole set?
Yes — the headless CLI, JSON control channel and MCP server can apply identical adjustment stacks and export settings across files.

More tools used in this tutorial

PhotoCraft

Open-source Photoshop replacement in pure Rust: layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, text, vectors, brushes and real PSD files — free, no subscription.

LightCraft

Open-source non-destructive photo editor in pure Rust — a free Lightroom-style workflow: edit without destroying the original, agent-native.

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