Photopea

photopea.com
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Unlock your creativity with the best free photo editor

How to Replace Photopea

Overview

Photopea is a free online photo editor that runs directly in your browser without requiring downloads or uploads. It offers professional-grade editing tools including layering, masking, blending, and AI-powered features. All files remain local on your device, using your CPU and GPU for processing.

Features

24 features across 10 categories

AI Features(2)

AI Content ReplacementAI

Replace any part of an image with new content through text description

Background RemovalAI

Remove background with one click using AI

Accessibility(2)

Browser-Based Editor

No need to install heavy software, just open your browser to start editing

Cross-Device Compatibility

Photo editor runs on any device with performance depending on hardware

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Advanced Editing(6)

Blending

Blend layers together with various blend modes

Layer Styles

Apply layer styles to add effects to layers

Layering

Work with multiple layers for advanced editing

Masking

Use masks to selectively edit parts of images

Paths

Create and edit vector paths for precise selections

Smart Objects

Use smart objects for non-destructive editing

Also in: Filmora

Advanced Filters(2)

Liquify

Advanced liquify tool for warping and distorting images

Puppet Warp

Advanced puppet warp tool for seamless transformations

Basic Editing(2)

Photo Cropping

Basic feature to crop and resize photos

Photo Resizing

Resize photos to different dimensions

Also in: Fotor, Vimeo

File Format Support(3)

Multi-Format Support

Open and edit PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, WEBP, SVG, PDF, AI, AVIF, DDS, HEIC, TIFF, MP4, TGA, CDR, PDN, EPS, INDD, Figma and 40 other formats

PSD Support

Open and save PSD format files, the main format of Photopea

RAW File Support

Open and edit DNG, CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RW2, RAF, ORF and FFF RAW format files

Also in: SlideDog

Filters(1)

Gaussian Blur

Apply Gaussian blur filter for soft focus effects

Image Adjustment(4)

Adjustment Layers

Apply adjustment layers for flexible color and tone adjustments

Channels

Work with color channels for advanced color correction

Levels and Curves

Use levels and curves for precise tonal adjustments

RAW Adjustments

Set exposure, color balance, contrast, highlights and shadows for RAW files

Performance & Privacy(1)

Local File Processing

All files run locally on your device without uploads, using your CPU and GPU

Vector Editing(1)

Vector Graphics Creation

Create and edit vector graphics directly within the editor for logos, icons, and illustrations

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Photopea. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Photopea alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 24 features.

Buy Photopea

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Photopea saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 24 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.