Photopea

Free online tool — no sign-up required

Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor that rivals Adobe Photoshop in functionality. It supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, and CDR files natively, making it the perfect free alternative for professional photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. No downloads, no sign-ups — just open your browser and start editing.

This tool is interactive — turn on JavaScript to use it.

How to Use Photopea

  1. Open Photopea — Visit photopea.com — no installation or sign-up needed.
  2. Open or create a file — Open existing files (PSD, PNG, JPG, SVG, etc.) or create a new canvas.
  3. Edit with professional tools — Use layers, masks, filters, brushes, and all the tools you'd expect from Photoshop.
  4. Work with layers — Manage complex compositions with full layer support including blending modes.
  5. Export your work — Save as PSD, PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, or any other format you need.

Photopea — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Photopea really free?

Yes, Photopea is completely free to use. It's ad-supported, and you can remove ads with an optional premium subscription.

Can it open Photoshop files?

Yes, Photopea fully supports PSD files including layers, effects, masks, and adjustment layers.

Does it work offline?

Photopea requires an internet connection to load, but once loaded it processes everything locally in your browser.

Is it as good as Photoshop?

Photopea covers about 90% of Photoshop's features. For most tasks, it's an excellent free alternative.

Are my files safe?

Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

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