Photopea
Free online photo editor compatible with PSD, XCF, Sketch, and other formats.
Overview
Photopea is a free online photo editor compatible with PSD, XCF, Sketch, and other formats. It handles psd support, browser-based, layers, and raw support, and it's best suited for anyone needing photoshop-like editing in the browser. It has been around since 2013, giving it a 13-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan is free with ads — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. It's aimed at individual users, so it's fast to set up but may lack team-management features if you scale.
Strengths
- PSD file support lets you open and edit Photoshop files directly
- Includes Browser-Based as a core feature, purpose-built for design workflows
- Free with ads — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Established product with 13+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Output quality depends on your design skills — templates only go so far
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Quick info
- Category
- Design
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes — Free with ads
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Individuals
- Founded
- 2013
Last updated 2026-04-12
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