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Photopea
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Free Photoshop alternative that runs entirely in your browser. Seriously impressive.
234 reviews
Free tier
Photopea is a miracle of web development. A free, browser-based Photoshop alternative that opens real PSD files and provides 90% of Photoshop's functionality. There is no reason not to have it bookmarked. At $5/mo to remove ads, it is the best deal in image editing.
What's great
- Free, fully-featured Photoshop alternative in the browser
- Native PSD, AI, XD, and Sketch file support
- Zero installation — works on any device with a browser
Watch out for
- Ad-supported free version can be distracting
- No AI image generation or modern AI editing features
- Performance with very large files lags behind native Photoshop
Quick Facts
Founded2013
PricingFrom $5/mo (Premium, no ads)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb
APINot available
CategoryAI Image & Design
Q: What is Photopea?
Photopea is a fully-featured image editor that runs entirely in the browser, opens PSD/AI/XD/Sketch files natively, and is completely free. Created by a single developer (Ivan Kutskir), it replicates most of Photoshop's functionality without installing anything or paying anything.
Q: How much does Photopea cost?
Photopea starts at $5/mo (Premium, no ads). A free tier is available with Full editor with ads.
Q: Who is Photopea best for?
Photopea is best for anyone who needs photoshop-level editing without the photoshop price tag..
Q: Is Photopea free?
Photopea offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $5/mo (Premium, no ads).
Best for
Anyone who needs Photoshop-level editing without the Photoshop price tag.
Not ideal for
Users who need AI generation features or those doing heavy 3D compositing.
Free
Full editor with ads
Starter
$5/mo (Premium, no ads)
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Last updated: May 2026
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