Can I extract the original tile from a Photoshop .PAT file?

Yes. Photoshop stores the original tile dimensions inside the .PAT file metadata. You can recover the exact source tile without guessing the repeat size or using any third-party tools.

How do I find the original dimensions of a pattern tile in Photoshop?

Import the .PAT file into the Patterns panel (Window → Patterns), then hover over the pattern thumbnail. A tooltip appears showing the pattern name, original tile dimensions, and color mode. These are the exact dimensions of the source tile.

How do I convert a .PAT file to PNG?

Import the .PAT file into Photoshop's Patterns panel, check the tile dimensions from the thumbnail tooltip, create a new document at those exact dimensions, fill it with the pattern using Edit → Fill → Pattern, then export via File → Export → Save for Web as PNG-24.

Why would I need to extract a PNG tile from a .PAT file?

Common reasons include converting old Photoshop patterns into reusable PNG files, preparing pattern tiles for use in Procreate or Affinity, using a pattern in laser cutting or print projects that require a raw image file, or adapting patterns for web textures and CSS backgrounds.

How do I reduce the file size of the exported PNG tile?

After exporting from Photoshop, run the PNG through a dedicated optimizer such as ImageOptim. This can reduce file size significantly without any visible quality loss, which is especially useful for large repeating tiles intended for web use.

How to Extract the Original PNG Tile from a .PAT File in Photoshop

Most people don't realize Photoshop quietly stores the original tile dimensions inside every .PAT file. You don't need to guess the repeat size or run any third-party extractor — the data is already there, one hover away.

Here's how to get it out cleanly.

Step 1: Import the .PAT file into the Patterns panel

Open Photoshop and go to Window → Patterns. Use the panel menu (the hamburger icon) to import your .PAT file.

Step 2: Find the original tile dimensions

Hover over the pattern thumbnail in the panel and wait a second. A tooltip appears showing:

the pattern name
the original tile dimensions (this is what you need)
color mode

That's the key. Photoshop stores the source tile size in the file metadata and exposes it right there on hover — no guesswork required.

Step 3: Recreate the tile as a PNG

Create a new document using the exact dimensions from the tooltip.
Fill it with the pattern: Edit → Fill → Pattern, select your pattern, hit OK.
Export: File → Export → Save for Web, choose PNG-24.

That's your original seamless tile, extracted cleanly.

Optional: reduce file size

If you want a smaller file without visible quality loss, run the PNG through software like ImageOptim. This is especially worth it for large repeating tiles that end up in web projects.

This workflow comes up more than you'd think — when you need to convert old Photoshop patterns into reusable PNG files, prepare tiles for Procreate or Affinity, or adapt assets for laser cutting, digital paper packs, or CSS backgrounds. If you're looking for .PAT files to work with, there are over 200 free Photoshop pattern packs on this site ready to download.

The tooltip trick also works as a quick sanity check when you're going through a larger library — useful for knowing tile dimensions before you commit to opening a new document.