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Photopea

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Free online Photoshop alternative. Opens PSD files, runs in the browser.

Unlimited Free Tier
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About Photopea

Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor that supports PSD, Sketch, XD, and most image formats. It provides Photoshop-level editing capabilities without installing software or paying for a subscription.

What You Get

  • Full image editor - Layers, masks, filters, and blending modes
  • PSD support - Open and edit Photoshop files natively
  • Sketch and XD support - Work with design files from other tools
  • Vector tools - Pen tool, shapes, and path editing
  • Batch processing - Process multiple files with scripts
  • No installation - Runs entirely in your browser

What to Know

Photopea is free and supported by ads. A $5/month premium plan removes ads. The tool is genuinely capable for professional image editing and is a viable alternative to Photoshop for many use cases. It is built and maintained by a single developer, which is remarkable given its feature depth.

Key Features

Layer-based editing
PSD file support
Pen tool
Brushes
Filters & effects
Text tool
Smart objects
Batch processing

Pros & Cons

Free Photoshop alternative
Opens PSD files
No install needed
Full-featured
Ads on free version
Browser-only
Can be slow with large files

Tags

Free Forever

Free Plan Details

Free Plan
Free TierUnlimited Free Tier
User LimitFull editor — ad-supported
Open Source

Free plan includes:

  • Full editor
  • PSD/AI/XD support
  • Layers
  • Masks
  • Filters
  • Export to all formats

Limitations:

  • Ads displayed while editing
  • No desktop app
  • Can be slow with very large files
  • Remove ads for $5/mo

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