Methodology

How our compatibility reports are created

Every compatibility report begins with a specific combination of a file format and an application, such as PSD and Canva or HEIC and Adobe Photoshop.

We research technical documentation and prioritize official sources from the software developer or format owner whenever suitable documentation is available.

What we evaluate

• Can Open: whether the application can recognize and open the file.
• Can Edit: whether the file remains meaningfully editable after opening or importing.
• Layers: whether layered structure is preserved when relevant.
• Fonts: whether text and font information can remain intact.
• Transparency: whether transparency information is supported.
• Quality: whether the workflow is likely to preserve the original quality.

Compatibility Score

The Compatibility Score is an internal rating from 0 to 100 created by Will My File Open?. It is not an official score issued by the software developer.

The score summarizes the overall compatibility of the format and application, including whether the file opens, remains editable and preserves important features.

A high score does not mean every feature will work perfectly. Always read the individual compatibility fields and notes.

Research and AI assistance

We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to help organize technical research and create draft compatibility reports. AI-generated information is not automatically considered verified.

Reports generated through automation remain in draft status until they are reviewed and approved for publication.

Sources

When possible, each published report links to supporting documentation used during research. We prioritize official documentation, technical requirements, supported-format pages and software help centers.

Software changes

File compatibility can change as applications are updated. Features may also differ between Windows, macOS, mobile applications and web versions.

For that reason, compatibility reports may include limitations related to operating systems, codecs, plugins, software versions or configuration.

Corrections

If documentation changes or a report becomes outdated, the report may be updated. The goal is to keep the compatibility database useful and technically conservative rather than assuming support where evidence is unclear.