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Release notes and how-tos for AI File Viewer: Illustrator, PSD & PSB File Viewer and Brush Viewer: .procreate files by thefrog, Android apps for opening Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate files.
Change Illustrator Layer Color on Phone: How It Works
Changing an Illustrator layer color on a phone is useful for quick visual checks. Learn how layer indicators differ from artwork colors and how to test layer adjustments on Android.
Brush Viewer: .procreate files 1.0.3.2 Release Notes
Brush Viewer: .procreate files 1.0.3.2 makes layer info free for all users and adds Eyedropper and color replacement for Plus users, alongside easier markup gestures and stability fixes.
PSD & PSB File Viewer 1.1.2.6 Release Notes
This update brings connected note pins, a copy option for memo results, pinch-to-zoom for the Replace Color screen, and improved tablet and landscape views.
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.1.3.2 Release Notes
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.1.3.2 brings pin notes, markup copying, layout updates for tablets and landscape mode, and fixes image-to-PDF saving.
Open Procreate Files on Android Without an iPad
Need to check a .procreate file on Android? Learn how to inspect embedded artwork previews, check file details, and review layer information without an iPad.
Turn PSD Layers On and Off on Phone: Compare Designs
Compare design variations by showing and hiding individual layers. Understand how visibility controls work, what Photoshop documents preserve, and how to inspect them on a phone.
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.1.3.0 Release Notes
This update introduces color replacement, draggable bottom panels, direct PDF layer selection, markup workflow improvements, and 7-day offline Plus access to AI File Viewer: Illustrator.
PSD & PSB File Viewer 1.1.2.5 Release Notes
This update adds Replace Color and markup eyedropper tools (Plus), 50% pinch zoom-out, direct .psb opening, a Received tab, and an adaptive bottom sheet that keeps artwork visible.
Brush Viewer: .procreate files 1.0.1.9 Release Notes
Brush Viewer: .procreate files 1.0.1.9 brings .procreate file viewing to Android devices. Check client artwork previews, read layer hierarchies, and export quick annotations.
Change PSD Layer Color on Phone: A Mobile Guide
Need to test an alternate color on a PSD layer from your phone? Learn how Photoshop handles layer color adjustments, how mobile previews work, and how to export a safe PNG copy.
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.1.2.8 Release Notes
Version 1.1.2.8 introduces PDF layer controls for AI and PDF files, selectable markup shapes, French and Indonesian interface languages, and menu additions such as Check for Updates.
Save One PSD Layer as PNG on Android
Need an icon or logo from a client PSD? Here is how to save one PSD layer as a PNG on Android, what settings matter, and how layer export works.
View PSD Layers on Android: How to Inspect Mobile Files
Open PSD and PSB files on Android to inspect layers, groups, opacity, and layer types. Learn how mobile layer inspection works and how to verify design files on your phone.
Why Is My AI File Blank on My Phone? (And How to Fix It)
A blank AI file usually means it was saved without the 'Create PDF Compatible File' option in Illustrator. Learn how to ask the sender to resave it so you can view it on your phone.
What Does Maximize Compatibility Do in Photoshop?
Learn what the Maximize Compatibility option does in Photoshop and why it is essential for viewing PSD files on your phone or in other applications.
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.1.1.4 Release Notes
Version 1.1.1.4 adds ZIP file opening, markup and color picker tools, seven new app languages, and several viewing and saving improvements to AI File Viewer: Illustrator.
Welcome to thefrog Blog
Welcome to our new blog. We make simple Android apps that help you view professional design files on your phone.
PSD & PSB File Viewer 1.1.1.1 Updates
Version 1.1.1.1 brings new languages, the ability to open ZIP files, layer controls, and markup tools.
PSD & PSB File Viewer 1.0.0 Release Notes
We are excited to release PSD & PSB File Viewer 1.0.0. You can now view Photoshop files on your phone without design software.
How to View AI and PSD Files on Android
A quick guide on how to open AI and PSD files on your phone, and the best ways to save them so they display correctly.
AI File Viewer: Illustrator 1.0 Release Notes and Updates
This post covers all updates for AI File Viewer: Illustrator from the first 1.0 release up to version 1.0.9.7.