Brush over what you want gone. Nothing else to learn.
4.2(876)
- Object removal
- Watermark cleanup
- Photobombing fixes
From $5/moFreemium
Photopea
A free Photoshop-compatible editor that runs entirely in the browser.
FreemiumFree, $5/mo to remove ads
Overview
Photopea is a full raster and vector editor that opens PSD, XCF, Sketch, and XD files in a browser tab, with a layer model and toolset close enough to Photoshop that the muscle memory transfers directly. Its AI features — background removal, object removal, and upscaling — sit inside that conventional editor rather than replacing it.
It is free, ad-supported, and requires no installation, which makes it the practical answer for anyone who needs to open a PSD on a machine without Adobe installed. Its AI is less advanced than dedicated tools, but it is the only entry here that combines them with real layers and masks at no cost.
Why We Ranked It
What earned Photopea the #10 position in Image Editing.
Opens and saves PSD files with layers intact, which no other free web editor matches.
AI edits apply within a proper layer and mask workflow, so they stay adjustable.
Runs entirely in the browser with no install or account.
Free tier is the full editor, not a restricted subset.
Processes locally in the browser, so files need not be uploaded.
Pros, Challenges & Limitations
An honest look at what Photopea does well and where it will get in your way.
Pros
- Free access to a complete layer-based editor
- Strong Photoshop file compatibility
- No installation or sign-up required
- Local processing keeps files private
- Familiar interface for Photoshop users
Challenges
- Ad-supported unless you pay for the premium tier
- Performance depends on the browser and available memory
- AI features are less capable than in dedicated tools
Limitations
- Generative fill quality trails Photoshop and standalone AI editors considerably
- Large files can exhaust browser memory
- No cloud sync or collaboration features
Best Use Cases
The work Photopea is genuinely the right tool for.
- Free photo editing
- Opening PSD files
- Quick layer work
- Browser-based editing
- Students and occasional users
Alternatives to Consider
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4.4(2,103)- Background removal
- Product image pipelines
- Profile photo processing
From $0.20/imageFreemiumPortrait and landscape retouching with sliders instead of masks.
4.3(1,108)- Portrait retouching
- Landscape enhancement
- Sky replacement
$99 one-timePaid
