freeproprietary, freeLocal★ $0 forever
Photopea Free
The closest free browser editor: layers, masks, PSD files, vectors, filters, and local processing, with ads instead of a subscription.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- webthey host it
- Installation
- Open the web app; an optional PWA can be installed from Photopea's More menu.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Editable files stay on the user's device; PSD is the primary project format, with broad raster and vector import/export support.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Photopea is the closest editor but lacks Pixlr's integrated template, cloud-asset and generative-content ecosystem and shows ads.
Replaces 1 paid app
Photopea Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Photopea Free free and open source?+
Photopea Free is a free tool that runs on local. The closest free browser editor: layers, masks, PSD files, vectors, filters, and local processing, with ads instead of a subscription.
What paid software does Photopea Free replace?+
Photopea Free serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Pixlr.
How do you install and set up Photopea Free?+
Installation: Open the web app; an optional PWA can be installed from Photopea's More menu..
What is the catch or trade-off with Photopea Free?+
Photopea is the closest editor but lacks Pixlr's integrated template, cloud-asset and generative-content ecosystem and shows ads.