Free Photoshop alternative running entirely in the browser
Introduction
Photopea is a free Photoshop stand-in in your browser: open and edit PSD/XD/Sketch directly, with layers, masks, filters and smart objects — a near-identical UI means zero learning cost. Ad-supported free access is extremely friendly to light users; a lifesaver for emergency edits and format conversion.
Key Features
- Edits PSD/XD/Sketch directly
- Full layers, masks and filters
- PS-identical UI, zero migration
- Runs purely in the browser
- Scripting and batch processing
Pros
- Astonishingly complete for free
- Excellent format compatibility
Cons
- Huge files hit browser performance limits
Pricing
Free with ads; paid tier removes ads.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Are files uploaded?
Mostly local processing; some filters need network.
Photopea vs GIMP?
Photopea for zero-install and PSD compatibility; GIMP for heavy local workflows.
PS plugins?
No, the PS plugin ecosystem is not supported.
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