Photopea is the closest thing to Photoshop that runs entirely inside a browser tab. You get the familiar workspace — toolbar on the left, layers panel on the right, and keyboard shortcuts that match Photoshop almost one-to-one. If you have ever used PS, you already know how to use this.
What makes Photopea stand out among free online image editors is format support. It reads and writes PSD, XD, Sketch, Figma, AI, EPS, PDF and RAW files, so you can open a design file sent by a colleague on a machine that has no design software installed at all.
It is a real editor, not a simplified toy. Layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, blend modes, the pen tool, vector shapes and a wide filter library are all present and behave as you would expect. Text remains editable if the font is available or substituted sensibly.
Processing happens locally in your browser — your files are not uploaded to a server. That makes it viable for confidential material such as contracts, ID scans or unreleased client artwork.
| Registration | Not required |
|---|---|
| Watermark | None |
| Cost | Completely free |
| File processing | In your browser (files are not uploaded) |
| Main formats | PSD, XD, Sketch, Figma, AI, EPS, PDF, RAW, PNG, JPG, SVG |
| Key features | Layers, masks, smart objects, adjustment layers, pen tool, filters, blend modes |
Check before you rely on it: free quotas, file limits and pricing change frequently. Confirm current terms on the official site before depending on it for regular work.
Designers who need to fix a file on the spot, students without a Photoshop licence, office workers who occasionally receive PSD files, and anyone handling sensitive images that should never leave their device.
Yes. The core editor is free with no registration. There are ads around the interface, and a paid option removes them, but editing and exporting carry no watermark and no quota.
No. Processing happens locally in your browser, so files never leave your machine — which is why it is suitable for confidential documents.
Yes. PSD files open with their layer structure, masks, text layers and blend modes preserved, and you can re-export as PSD.
Most of them do — Ctrl+J, Ctrl+T, Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E and many others behave as they do in Photoshop.
It loads on tablets and phones, but the interface is designed for a mouse and keyboard. Desktop or a large tablet is the practical choice.