Photopea
Free browser-based Photoshop alternative, edit PSDs without Creative Cloud rent.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free (ads); Premium removes ads
- Best for
- Quick PSD edits · Social graphics · School projects
- Replaces
- Adobe Photoshop subscription, Canva Pro for edits
- Platforms
- Web
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Runs locally in browser tab. No install, no CC account for one-off fixes.
Photopea opens PSD, AI, Sketch, and RAW files in the browser with layers, masks, and filters. Ad-supported free tier handles most household and freelance edits. No Adobe subscription for occasional comp work.
The catch
Ads on free tier; not for massive print CMYK workflows vs full Photoshop.
Good fit for
- Casual designers
- Developers tweaking assets
Not ideal for
- Print shops needing Adobe-certified pipelines
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