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About Photopea

Photopea is a free photo editor that runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install. Its layout is very close to Photoshop, which makes it easy for Photoshop users to start working straight away.

Main features:

  • Runs in any modern web browser on any computer
  • Photoshop-like interface with layers, masks and adjustment layers
  • Opens and saves PSD files, plus AI, XD, Sketch, PDF, SVG and RAW images
  • Selection tools, brushes, healing and clone tools
  • Filters, layer styles and smart objects
  • Export to PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, SVG and more

Photopea is free with ads; a paid plan removes the ads. It works in a web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebook.

Key features

Browser-basedNothing to install
Photoshop-likeFamiliar layers and tools
PSD supportOpen and save Photoshop files
Many formatsAI, XD, Sketch, PDF, SVG and RAW
Layer stylesSmart objects and adjustment layers
ExportPNG, JPG, WebP, GIF and SVG
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License and price

License type
Free with ads
Price
Free with ads; paid plan removes ads

System requirements

Operating system
Web browser

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • No installation needed
  • Very similar to Photoshop
  • Opens PSD files

Keep in mind

  • Free version shows ads
  • Needs an internet connection to load

Frequently asked questions

Is Photopea free?
Yes. Photopea is free to use with ads. A paid plan removes the ads.
Do I need to install Photopea?
No. Photopea runs directly in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
Can Photopea open Photoshop PSD files?
Yes. Photopea opens and saves PSD files with layers, and also supports AI, XD, Sketch, PDF and SVG.
What devices does Photopea work on?
Photopea works in any modern web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebook.
Where can I use Photopea safely?
Open it from the official Photopea website using the link on this page.

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