Based on upstream documentation. These steps have not been independently tested in the desktop app; menu labels and behavior may differ by release.
Step by step
Choose a bounded task
Start with a crop, basic adjustment, or simple layered composition. Avoid making a complex client PSD your first compatibility test. List the operations you need, including any plug-ins or actions.
Work from duplicates
Duplicate the source document. Preserve the Photoshop original and a flattened reference preview so you can compare the visual result independently.
Inspect rather than assume
Check text, fonts, masks, blending, smart objects, and effects. An image can look correct while a layer is no longer editable. Save a separate output and reopen it in the destination app you actually use.
Keep your fallback
Do not assume Photoshop plug-ins, ExtendScript/UXP scripts, or .atn actions run in PhotoCraft. Check the specific feature and version; retain the original workflow for unsupported steps.
Sources and further reading
PhotoCraft is in early alpha. Keep original files and test a copy before relying on it for important work.
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