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Photopea

Free online image editor that works much like Photoshop and runs in any web browser. Edits raster and vector graphics and opens PSD, XCF, Sketch and other files, with an optional paid tier that removes ads.

#5 in Image & Design ToolsPhoto EditorsFree plan

Who it's for

Best for

  • Photoshop users who need to open and edit a PSD for free
  • Students on school or library computers

Not for

  • Pros who want a native app that works fully offline
  • People who hate on-page ads and won't pay a subscription

Features

  • Raster and vector editing

    Photopea edits both raster images and vector graphics, so a photo can be retouched and shapes drawn in the same file.

  • Opens PSD, XCF and Sketch files

    It opens Photoshop PSD files with layers, plus GIMP XCF, Sketch, PDF and RAW, and saves back to PSD.

  • Smart objects, actions and scripts

    Photoshop-style smart objects, recorded actions and scripts repeat edits without starting over.

  • Color spaces and bit depth

    Photopea supports ICC color profiles and works at 8, 16 or 32 bits per channel.

  • Runs in any web browser

    Nothing to install: open photopea.com and work on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook.

What users say

Pros

  • It is the closest free stand-in for Photoshop; shortcuts, layout and habits feel familiar.
  • It is free and runs in the browser, so it works on Linux and locked-down computers.

Cons

  • The free version shows large ads on the right; removing them means a recurring payment, not a one-time fee.
  • Lacks a native desktop app, and offline operation is unreliable.

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Global Traffic Rank

Top 10k

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