Editing files
How to open and edit the files you download from Freepik — with step-by-step guidance for every format and solutions for the most common issues.
Once you download a Freepik resource, the editing experience depends on the file format. This article covers how to open and edit each type, which software to use, and how to fix the most common problems you'll run into.
In this article
- Editing vector files (EPS, AI, SVG)
- Editing PSD files
- Editing PNG and JPG files
- Editing video files
- Editing icons
- Common issues & troubleshooting
- No editing software? Use Freepik online tools
Editing vector files (EPS, AI, SVG)
Vector files (EPS, AI, SVG) are fully editable: you can change colors, resize without quality loss, modify shapes, edit text, and rearrange elements. You need a vector editing application to work with them.
Recommended software
| Software | Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | EPS, AI, SVG | Industry standard. Best compatibility with all Freepik vector files. |
| Inkscape | EPS, SVG | Free and open source. Works well for most files; occasional rendering differences on complex EPS. |
| Affinity Designer | EPS, SVG | Paid, one-time purchase. Good alternative to Illustrator. |
| Figma | SVG | Ideal for SVG icons and web assets. Not recommended for EPS. |
| Freepik Designer | SVG, Templates | Online, no install needed. Best for templates and simple customization. |
Opening a vector file in Adobe Illustrator
Open Illustrator
Launch Adobe Illustrator on your computer.
Open the file
Go to File → Open and select your downloaded EPS or AI file. If you downloaded an SVG, use File → Open as well.
Handle the font prompt
If the file uses fonts you don't have installed, Illustrator will show a missing fonts dialog. You can substitute fonts now or install the missing ones later.
Explore layers
Open the Layers panel (Window → Layers). Expand sub-layers to access individual elements. If everything is on one layer, the elements may be grouped.
Ungroup if needed
Select all (Cmd/Ctrl+A), then right-click → Ungroup (or Shift+Cmd/Ctrl+G). Some files require ungrouping multiple times to reach individual elements.
Edit and save
Make your changes — colors, text, shapes, layout — and save in your preferred format via File → Export As or File → Save As.
Opening a vector file in Inkscape
Open Inkscape
Launch Inkscape (free download at inkscape.org).
Open the file
Go to File → Open and select your SVG or EPS file.
For EPS files
Inkscape converts EPS to SVG on import. Some complex effects may render differently than in Illustrator — this is normal.
Edit
Use the Selection tool (F1) to click and move elements. Double-click groups to enter them. Use the color palette at the bottom to change fill colors.
Export
Go to File → Export PNG Image for raster output, or File → Save As to keep it as SVG.
Editing PSD files
PSD (Photoshop Document) files contain layers, masks, smart objects, and editable text. They offer the most editing flexibility for mockups, templates, and photo composites.
Recommended software
| Software | Notes |
|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Full support for all PSD features. Industry standard. |
| GIMP | Free and open source. Handles most PSD features; some advanced blend modes or smart filters may render differently. |
| Affinity Photo | Paid, one-time purchase. Good PSD compatibility. |
| Photopea | Free, browser-based. Opens PSD files with layers, masks, and most Photoshop features — no install needed. |
Opening a PSD in Adobe Photoshop
Open Photoshop
Launch Adobe Photoshop.
Open the file
Go to File → Open and select the PSD file.
Explore layers
The Layers panel shows all layers, groups, and masks. Click the eye icon to toggle visibility. Double-click a text layer to edit the text.
Edit Smart Objects
Some mockup templates use Smart Objects for placeholder content. Double-click the Smart Object thumbnail in the Layers panel to open it in a new tab, replace the content, save (Cmd/Ctrl+S), and the mockup updates automatically.
Export
Go to File → Export → Export As to save as JPG, PNG, or other formats.
Opening a PSD in GIMP
Open GIMP
Launch GIMP (free download at gimp.org).
Open the file
Go to File → Open and select the PSD. GIMP will import the layers automatically.
Navigate layers
Use the Layers dialog (Windows → Dockable Dialogs → Layers). Click a layer to activate it before editing.
Note on compatibility
GIMP handles most PSD features well, but some advanced Photoshop effects (certain blend modes, smart filters) may look different. For pixel-perfect results, Photoshop is recommended.
Editing a PSD without Photoshop (Photopea)
Photopea (photopea.com) is a free, browser-based editor that opens PSD files and supports layers, masks, and most Photoshop features. It's a solid option if you need to edit a PSD occasionally without a subscription.
Go to photopea.com
Open photopea.com in your browser.
Open your file
Click Open From Computer and select your PSD. The file opens with all layers intact.
Edit as needed
Use the layers panel, text tools, and drawing tools just like in Photoshop.
Export
Go to File → Export As and choose your format (JPG, PNG, PSD, etc.).
Editing PNG and JPG files
PNG and JPG are flat raster files — there are no layers, and you can't edit individual elements separately. You can still crop, resize, adjust colors, add text, and apply filters. For more complex changes, AI-powered tools are often faster than manual editing.
Using Freepik's Image Editor (no software needed)
For any PNG or JPG, you can use the Image Editor at freepik.com/ai/photo-editor to crop, resize, remove backgrounds, retouch, upscale, restyle, and adjust colors — all in your browser, no installation required.
Using desktop software
Any image editor opens PNG and JPG files. Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, and even basic apps like Preview (macOS) or Photos (Windows) work fine for simple edits. For print work, make sure you're working at sufficient resolution — 300 DPI is standard for print.
Editing video files
Freepik stock videos come in MP4 and MOV formats. Both work in all major video editors.
| Software | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | macOS, Windows | Professional video editor. Full format support. |
| DaVinci Resolve | macOS, Windows, Linux | Free tier available. Excellent color grading. |
| Final Cut Pro | macOS | Apple's professional editor. One-time purchase. |
| CapCut | Web, iOS, Android | Free. Good for social media content and quick edits. |
| Freepik Video Editor | Web | Use for trimming, combining clips, adding audio, and exporting — no install needed. |
To edit video directly within Freepik, open the Video Project Editor at freepik.com/ai/video-editor. You can combine clips, trim, add audio, and export — no software installation required.
Editing icons
Icons on Freepik are available in SVG and PNG. SVG icons are fully editable — you can change colors, resize freely, and adjust stroke width. PNG icons are flat images and have limited editability.
Editing SVG icons in Freepik's Icons Editor
Open the icon page
Find the icon you want on Freepik and open its detail page.
Click Edit icon
Click the Edit icon button to open the Icons Editor directly in your browser.
Customize
Change the color, adjust the size, and — on supported icons — modify the stroke weight.
Download
Download the edited icon in SVG or PNG format.
Editing SVG icons in Figma or Illustrator
You can copy an SVG icon directly to your clipboard from the Freepik icon page (click Copy to clipboard) and paste it into Figma, Illustrator, or any tool that accepts SVG. Once pasted, you can recolor, resize, and modify it like any other vector element.
Icons with editable stroke
Some icon packs support stroke weight editing. These icons display an editable stroke option in the Icons Editor. If you're editing the SVG manually in Illustrator, adjust the stroke in the Stroke panel (Window → Stroke) after selecting the icon paths.
Common issues & troubleshooting
This is the most common issue with vector and PSD files. The font used in the original design is not embedded in the file — you need to have it installed on your computer for it to display correctly.
- When you open the file, your software will tell you which fonts are missing.
- Search for the font name on Google Fonts (free), Adobe Fonts (included with Creative Cloud), or a font marketplace.
- Install the font on your system and reopen the file — it will render correctly.
- If you can't find the font, select the text layer and substitute it with a similar font of your choice.
The elements are grouped. In Illustrator: right-click → Ungroup (or Shift+Cmd/Ctrl+G). In Photoshop: in the Layers panel, click the group folder to expand it and select the individual layer inside.
Some files have multiple levels of nesting — you may need to ungroup several times to reach the element you want.
The file is using a clipping mask. In Illustrator: right-click the masked object → Release Clipping Mask. In Photoshop: right-click the layer → Release Clipping Mask (if it's a clipping layer) or delete/disable the layer mask in the Layers panel.
Once released, the full artwork will be visible and you can reframe or modify it.
The file may be in CMYK color mode (for print) while your screen shows RGB. In Illustrator: go to File → Document Color Mode and switch to RGB if you're designing for screen. In Photoshop: go to Image → Mode → RGB Color.
If the colors still look flat or washed out, check whether transparency or blending modes were lost during conversion (common with EPS files in non-Adobe software).
The design is behind a clipping mask or inside a group that isn't visible at the current zoom level. Try Cmd/Ctrl+A (Select All) to see if elements are selected. If they are, go to Object → Clipping Mask → Release (Illustrator) or check layer visibility in Photoshop.
In rare cases, the file may use features your software version doesn't support. Try opening it in a newer version or in Illustrator if you're using a different app.
The designer converted text to outlines (paths) before exporting. This is common in files where the designer wanted to avoid font dependency issues. Once text is converted to outlines, it can't be edited as text — it's a shape.
Your options: delete the outlined text shape and type new text using the Type tool with a similar font. If you need to match the original font exactly, identify it using a font identification tool (like WhatFontIs or Adobe Fonts' visual search), install it, and retype the text.
Some high-resolution PSD files or complex vector illustrations can be large (50 MB+). This is normal. To improve performance:
- In Photoshop: go to Edit → Preferences → Performance and increase the RAM allocation to Photoshop.
- In Illustrator: go to Edit → Preferences → GPU Performance and make sure GPU rendering is enabled.
- Close other applications to free up memory while working with large files.
Some PSD or AI files include linked external assets placed as references rather than embedded. If these linked files were not included in the download, you'll see a missing link warning.
In Illustrator: open the Links panel (Window → Links) to see what's missing. You can re-link to a local file, or select the linked item and use Embed Image to embed it directly.
In Photoshop: the Layers panel will show a warning icon on the affected Smart Object layer. Double-click the layer to open the Smart Object and replace the content.
No editing software? Use Freepik online tools
You don't need to install anything to edit most Freepik files. These tools work entirely in your browser:
| Tool | What you can do | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Image Editor (freepik.com/ai/photo-editor) | Crop, resize, remove background, retouch, upscale, restyle, adjust colors | JPG, PNG, WebP |
| Freepik Designer (freepik.com/designer) | Edit templates, customize text and colors, add elements, download as PDF or PNG | Templates, SVG |
| Icons Editor (on any icon page) | Change icon color, size, and stroke weight | SVG icons |
| Video Editor (freepik.com/ai/video-editor) | Trim, combine clips, add audio, export | MP4, MOV |
| Photopea (photopea.com) | Full PSD editing including layers, masks, and adjustments | PSD, PNG, JPG |
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