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Photopea

A free Photoshop-style editor that runs in your browser.

Open, edit and save layered PSD files, then export PNG, JPG, SVG or PDF — without installing desktop software. Files are processed on your own device.

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Free with ads · Premium

Editorial summary based on Photopea's official documentation · not a hands-on rating · Last checked 2026-10-24

www.photopea.com

Photopea editor interface with layers panel and toolbar

PSDOpens and saves it, layers intact 40+More formats, including RAW and PDF On-deviceYour files aren't uploaded FreeWith ads. Premium is optional

What it does.

Open and save PSD

PSD is Photopea's main format. Files you open are converted to PSD, so layers stay editable.

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Layers, masks and more

Documented features include masks, layer styles, smart objects, vector shapes, text, actions and scripts.

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Export common formats

Use File → Export As for PNG, JPG, SVG and PDF; Save for Web lets you pick format and resolution.

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How it works.

Go to photopea.com

The editor loads in your browser. No sign-up form.

Open your file

Use File → Open, or drag a PSD, PNG or JPG into the window.

Keep layers or export

Save as PSD to keep editing later; export PNG or JPG to share.

Is it for you?

Made for you if

You need to open or tweak a PSD without owning Photoshop
You're on a shared, school or work computer where you can't install software
You want layers and masks, not just one-tap filters
You'd rather your images stay on your own device

Look elsewhere if

You rely on Photoshop-only plugins or a full Adobe workflow
You need team collaboration and shared asset libraries
You only want quick template graphics — a template tool is faster
Ads take up 5–15% of the screen on the free version

How it compares.

By approach and typical use. Not a hands-on ranking.

Tool	Main focus	Where it runs	Pricing model	Best for
Photopea	Layer-based photo & PSD editing	Browser	Free with ads + Premium	PSD work without installing anything
Adobe Photoshop	Professional image editing ecosystem	Mainly desktop apps	Subscription	Full Adobe Creative Cloud workflows
GIMP	Free, open-source image editor	Windows, macOS, Linux	Free	Offline editing with open-source software
Canva	Template-based visual design	Web and apps	Free + paid plans	Fast social posts and presentations

Compares positioning only — not a hands-on ranking, and features are not equivalent. Check each official site for current pricing:

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Questions, answered.

Is Photopea free?

Yes. Photopea is free to use and is funded mainly by ads. Premium is an optional paid account; it includes a monthly allowance of AI credits. Check the official account page for the current price.

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Can Photopea open and save PSD files?

Yes. PSD is Photopea's main format and you can save back to PSD with layers intact. For very complex files, check the result before relying on it.

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Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in the browser. You can optionally install it as a browser app from the More menu, but it still runs inside your browser.

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Does Photopea upload my images?

Photopea states that files you open are processed on your device and are not sent to its servers. If you connect cloud storage such as Google Drive, files travel between that service and your browser.

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Does Photopea have AI tools?

Yes — Photopea documents AI features such as background removal and Magic Replace. Premium includes a monthly AI credit allowance.

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The fine print.

Every fact links to where it came from.

Category: Design
Type: Web app
Runs on: Any modern web browser; can also be installed as a browser app
Opens: PSD, PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP, SVG, PDF, camera RAW and about 40 other formats
Exports: PSD, PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF and more
Pricing: Free with ads; paid Premium (check the official account page for current price)
Account: Not needed to edit; optional login syncs your preferences
Your files: Processed on your device, not uploaded to Photopea's servers
Website: www.photopea.com
Last checked: 2026-10-24