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Photopea

Photopea

Underrated Web ToolsImage & photo tools (resize, remove background, compress, generators)
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Verified working Aug 19, 2026

Browser photo editing with layers, PSD support, and local file handling.

Photopea is a web-based image editor that runs in the browser and handles both simple edits and more advanced design work. It supports layered editing, masks, smart objects, vector graphics, filters, RAW adjustments, and opening or saving PSD files alongside many other formats.

Why it stands out

  • Strong PSD compatibility, including both opening and saving layered Photoshop documents.
  • Runs locally in the browser, so files are processed on the user’s device rather than uploaded for editing.
  • Handles an unusually wide range of raster, vector, design, camera RAW, and document formats in one editor.
  • Combines advanced layer-based design tools with quick everyday photo edits in the same web app.
  • Works without a heavy desktop installation, making it useful on shared, school, or temporary computers.

Good to know

  • Performance depends heavily on the device’s CPU, GPU, memory, and browser because processing happens locally.
  • It is primarily an in-browser workflow, so users needing a fully native desktop application may prefer other software.
  • Advanced tools such as layers, masks, paths, and smart objects may be more than casual users need for basic edits.

Under the radar: Because editing is local, Photopea can be especially useful for opening a sensitive or very large file just to inspect or convert it without first uploading it to a cloud editor.

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