Tool profile · Image & design

Photopea

Free browser-based editor that opens PSD files; paid removes ads. Best for: opening PSDs without Photoshop.

What people use it for

  • Opening PSDs
  • Quick edits

Learning difficulty

2/5: Photoshop-like interface in a browser.

Competitors

ToolPricing modelFree planStarting priceDifficultyOutput rightsBest for
PhotopeaFree plan + paid plansYesSee official site2/5–Opening PSDs without Photoshop
GIMPFree, open sourceYesFree, open source3/5Not a content generatorFree Photoshop-style editing
Adobe PhotoshopPaid plans onlyTrial onlyUS$22.99/mo, annual plan billed monthly4/5Not a content generatorProfessional retouching and compositing
AffinityFreeYesFree3/5–Pro design without a subscription
Adobe LightroomPaid plans onlyTrial onlySee official site––Editing large batches of photos
PixlrFree plan + paid plansYesSee official site––Quick edits on any device

Alternatives with a free plan

  • GIMP: Free Photoshop-style editing
  • Affinity: Pro design without a subscription
  • Pixlr: Quick edits on any device

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