How do i recover unexpected end-of-file file?

[Sam-Willem36386223tq4t]

Hi so my PC recently crashed and I believe it has corrupted a file that I was working on. 

Whenever I try to open the document it gives me first:

"This file contains one or more layers whcih appear to be corrupt. Continue reading layers?"

No matter whether I choose "OK" or "Flatten",  the following pop up apears afterwards:

"Could not open "filename.psd" because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered."

I tried a bunch of things:

- Multiple recovery programs, but I ended up with an empty file (all layers were present and named correctly however each layer was empty.)

- changing the extention

- opening in illustrator

Sadly nothing seems to work. Its the only file that I ever encountered like this, and similar files within the same folder on my PC do not show any issues. Hopefully somebody can be my saving angel.

I cannot add the file itself, given its more than 47 mb, however if somebody is willing to help please get into contact with me so hopefully we can resolve this issue. Thank you all

[D Fosse · Accepted solution]

It's extremely rare that a corrupt file can be recovered. We've all been there, that's why we do incremental saving and backups.

[mglush]

Hi!

An end of File error usually means that the file is corrcupted or it has issues with file compatibiltiy. You can try opening the file in a different software program or converting it to a different format. Here is a website that might helpful:

https://www.quora.com/How-do-you-fix-an-unexpected-end-of-a-file-in-Photoshop#:~:text=Encountering%2...

I hope this helps. As D Fosse said above, we have all been there. Let us know if it resolves the issue for you.

Michelle

[Logan38486800tke8]

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Massive expo banner render wouldnt open in photoshop... but it opened in illustrator... THANK YOU!!

[Logan38486800tke8]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[mglush]

We are glad that you could open it!

Michelle

[Karnivorous]

You came in clutch with the Illustrator suggestion. Worked for me too. Thank you guys

[AlexSiwek]

Didn't work for me, just empty layers.

[whitney_4617]

You saved my first go with a wacom and photoshop--I owe you one, person from the internet! ❤️ Thank you