# Photopea

> Free in-browser image editor supporting PSD, AI, RAW, and vector formats.

Photopea is a full-featured web-based raster and vector graphics editor designed as an in-browser alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It runs entirely locally on your device's hardware, meaning files are not uploaded to external servers. It supports layers, smart objects, masks, AI editing tools, and dozens of file formats including PSD, Sketch, Figma, and camera RAW.

Website: https://photopea.com/

## What it is for

- Edit and export Photoshop PSD files without installing desktop software
- Perform quick photo retouching, background removal, and color adjustments
- Open and convert vector graphics like AI, SVG, and PDF files
- Develop RAW camera photos directly inside a web browser

## Features

- Full PSD, AI, PDF, Figma, and camera RAW file format support
- Fully local processing using your device's CPU and GPU without file uploads
- Advanced layer management including masks, adjustment layers, and smart objects
- Comprehensive filter suite including Liquify, Puppet Warp, and blur effects
- Vector shape manipulation and path drawing tools
- AI-assisted background removal and text-prompt object replacement

## Pricing

Freemium. Free with ads; premium subscriptions remove ads and increase AI credits

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Graphic designers, photographers, students, and small business owners needing Photoshop features without a subscription
- Alternative to: Adobe Photoshop, GIMP
- Tags: photo editor, psd, photoshop alternative, vector editor, browser tool

## Why it was saved

- [@shedoesai, 6 June 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C737uvmClHv/): Offers a full in-browser Photoshop equivalent without subscriptions or installation.

## Compare

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/photopea

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