Thursday, April 30, 2015

Services and Tools to Get Your Designs Coded



Spending time doing design to code conversion isn’t on everyone’s list of favorite things to do. Fortunately, there are more than a few highly-regarded companies that will do your PSD to HTML conversions for you, and many of them provide quite a bit more in the way of development services.


Most offer PSD to Responsive conversion services, in keeping with the growing number of mobile users. In the event you don’t particularly want to outsource your work, we’ve included a plugin in the listing; one you can try for free.


Our list isn’t all inclusive, but you will still find a number of the best in the PSD to HTML conversion business as you browse through the available options. In any event, there will be more to come, so keep in touch!


PSD To Manythings


PSD to Manythings is a full-service software development house that includes in its core competencies the conversion of Photoshop designs into just about anything you are looking for, from standard HTML, to Responsive, and more.


PSD To Manythings


The business has been up and running for a just over 3 years, but in that time they have established themselves as a premier PSD to HDML conversion enterprise; perhaps the premier enterprise. Their repeat customer percentage is over 150%, a positive indication that many of their customers are completely satisfied and just keep coming back.


One good reason for this is they can deliver just about any type of markup you need. They excel in PSD to HTML5 conversions, which can be particularly meaningful if you wish to incorporate audio or video in your app or website. PSD to Manythings can in assist you during any phase of your software development process. Other specialties include PSD to WordPress or Responsive WordPress, and PSD to E-Mail Newsletter, WooCommerce, or Joomla.


Chop-Chop.org


You submit, they chop-chop (slice), you download the finished, squeaky-clean code; whether it is handcoded, W3C-compliant HTML/CSS, or Responsive HTML5/CSS3. Like several other businesses on this list, Chop-Chop.org is a relative newcomer, and like several others, they have established a sterling reputation for high-quality work in a short amount of time.


Chop-Chop.org


Their specialties include providing hand-coded HTML and CSS W3C-valid markup at one end of the spectrum, and full Responsive website development and WordPress development services at the other. Everything you submit is placed under strict NDA controls.


They offer 30 to 90 days of free support, depending on the nature of your project, and you can ask for a 100% refund if you are not satisfied with the results. Since more than 500 clients in 30+ countries appear to have been extremely satisfied with their results, it is almost a given that you will be as well.


PSDgator


The green gator likes to see things being done right, and the expression on its face indicates that doing things right is what the PSDGator staff is best at. In case you haven’t heard, mobile web browsing is overtaking PC web browsing on a percentage basis.


PSDgator


If you are interested in doubling the number of visitors to your website, responsive design is the key, and mobile responsive design is a task PSDGator not only does right, but does best, and they do so in a turnaround time in 2 days or less.


They will offer a free review of your project before they take it on, which can save you time and money since they know what they are going to do, and you know what they are going to do. If you have been satisfied with the results of your app design conversions, give some thought to having them re-slice and recode your entire website.


Pixel2HTML


The Pixel2HTML has more than 5 years of experience working with clients all over the world and successfully converting their Design files into great HTML/CSS websites.


Pixel2HTML


Their team can help you with PSD/Sketch/Illustrator to Responsive conversions that are also retina-friendly and carefully crafted to your needs.


They can also implement your designs in a variety of CMS like WordPress, Tumblr, Shopify, Jekyll and in other platforms of your choosing. Placing an order, and following it through the final build is as easy is it comes. Your choice is clearly laid out.


Direct Basing


If you select Direct Basing for your design conversions, you can expect nothing but the best. A business with more than 10,000 successful projects under its belt obviously knows how to do things right, and how to keep its customers highly satisfied.


Direct Basing


They slice whatever you send. Your PSD, Illustrator, or Indesign file can be converted to hand written (responsive) code in no time at all, with or without WordPress, Joomla, or Magento CMS.


They can even create responsive code when there is no responsive design available. Direct Basic definitely makes it a point to keep abreast of the latest tech developments.


CROPFECTION


CROPFECTION offers four basic design to code conversions services. They can convert PSD into HTML5/CSS3 or XHTML/CSS, plus JavaScript.


CROPFECTION


They can covert PSD to WordPress. If your website is up and running, or you already have your WordPress theme, they can provide any customization or changes you may be looking for. Their services are fast, and they are inexpensive.


CSSChopper


When you listen to CSSChopper talk about their services, you might think everything they do is about Responsive. The will gladly convert your entire website into Responsive, and they can do the same with email.


CSSChopper


Naturally, they perform the basic PSD to HTML conversions as well. It’s only a matter of what you need, but the best thing that you can expect from CSSChopper is, your responsive code will be par for the course.


Magentax


Magentax is a good-sized company, with plenty of experience, and over 4,500 clients who can vouch for their work. Their PSD to Magento conversions are platform-wide responsive and they have a large selection of Magneto solutions, tools, and plugins. Magentax charges by the hour, and not by the project, making it easier for you to estimate your costs ahead of time.


Magentax


XHTMLized


Whether your project requires front-end or back-end support, XHTMLized has the expertise to place your website or app at the head of the class. Front-end support focuses on design conversion to semantic HTML/CSS/JavaScript code.


XHTMLized


Service is fast, and you will find your pixel perfect code to be nicely formatted and commented. They will also upgrade your existing website at your request, making it retina ready and responsive, and as an added service, they will provide animation support. Experience is not an issue with XHTMLized. They have completed literally thousands of projects.


Reliable PSD


The creatives behind agency Unexpected Ways saw a problem with the many PSD to HTML / WordPress services they worked with. In a nutshell: They were continually frustrated by the quality and service they received. It turns out many other designers feel the same way. So they took action.


Reliable PSD


They created their own design-to-code service called Reliable PSD that did things “right”. Or as their website says, “We know better than anyone what [designers] really need from a service like this. And it’s our mission to deliver it in the most friendly, competent, and incredible way we can.”


psdtohtmlwp


When you are writing content or creating graphics, you are careful what you do, since your work is going to be viewed by others. At psdtohtmlwp, they feel the same way about the code they write.


psdtohtmlwp


They know it will be reviewed by others, so they take great pains to ensure it us clean, well structured, and readable. This leads to good code, and that is what their PSD to HTML/CSS process is all about.


HTMLPanda


HTMLPanda is a full-service web development company. They are there to help you 24/7 with whatever design conversion solutions you are looking for.


HTMLPanda


Their expertise includes PSD to Responsive and PSD to Mobile Website, in addition to their standard PSD to HTML/CSS services. They are in fact willing and able to lend you a hand no matter what phase of web development you are in.


MediaLab SiteGrinder 3


SiteGrinder 3 is a downloadable plugin. Clicking on the MediaLab link will take you a brief but very informative tutorial on how Site Grinder 3 converts your Photoshop Designs to HTML. Using this plugin could be a nice alternative to outsourcing your design, so it may be well worth looking into, and you have nothing to lose by downloading their free trial.


MediaLab SiteGrinder 3


MY PSD TO HTML


MY PSD TO HTML services are extremely inexpensive if you don’t mind waiting an extra day. They charge for a 3-day turnaround, while an 8-hour turnaround costs just over 4 times that amount for your PSD to HTML5 conversion. Their website is not yet set up in a manner that makes ordering easy, as you will have to send a text message or contact them via Skype.


MY PSD TO HTML


THE SITE SLINGER


The Site Slinger’s prices are a bit on the high side, since their standard turnaround time is 5 days, but they offer a wealth of services in addition to their standard PSD to HTML5/CSS3 conversions. In addition, they are a well-established, experienced business with a global clientele. Other services of theirs include PSD to Email, PSD to WordPress, and PSD to Bootstrap.


THE SITE SLINGER


Finished!


This list of 14 different companies offering their conversion services, leaves you with some nice options, and the SiteGrinder plugin holds some promise as well. Hopefully, you’ve been able to locate just what you need. If so, let us know, or tell us if there is a business you feel belongs on the list but isn’t here. Just leave your comments below.




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