Photopea

Free browser photo editor that opens PSD, XD and Sketch files

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What is Photopea?

Photopea is a browser-based image editor that mirrors Photoshop's interface and toolset closely. It opens PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, Figma and RAW files, works with layers, masks, smart objects, adjustment layers and blend modes, and saves back to PSD while preserving layer structure. Crucially, it is not an AI product: there is no generative fill, no prompt-based object removal and no AI upscaling, just a very capable conventional editor that happens to run in a browser tab with nothing to install. The differentiator is format support at zero cost, which makes it a practical fallback on locked-down or modest machines.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Layer, mask, smart object and adjustment layer editing
  • Opens PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, Figma, RAW and common image files
  • Saves back to PSD while preserving the layer structure
  • Selection, healing, cloning and free transform tools
  • Vector shapes, text layers and non-destructive filter stacks
  • Plugins and scripting for small workflow automations

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • No install and no account needed to start editing
  • PSD round-tripping keeps files usable back in Photoshop
  • Runs acceptably on modest hardware and Chromebooks

Watch out for

  • No AI generation or prompt-based editing of any kind
  • Ad-supported interface, and very large files slow the tab down
  • Some advanced Photoshop features are approximated or missing

Best for & use cases

psd editing, quick photo retouching, opening design files, editing on low-end machines

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FAQ

Does Photopea use AI?

No. It is a conventional raster and vector editor built for the browser. There is no generative fill, no prompt-based object removal and no AI upscaling, so comparisons with Firefly or Photoshop generative features would be misleading.

Can it open Photoshop files?

Yes. PSD files open with layers, masks and smart objects intact, and you can save back to PSD. Fidelity is high for ordinary documents, though unusual layer effects or third-party filters may render differently.

How is it free?

Advertising pays for the service, and an optional subscription removes ads and adds cloud storage. Because processing happens locally in the browser, your files are not uploaded to a server for editing.