Photopea

What is Photopea?

Photopea is a capable image and graphics editor that runs for free in your web browser. It supports a wide range of file formats, including PSD (Photoshop files), AI (Illustrator files), PDF, SVG, and CDR, so you can work on many design projects without installing any software. Whether you’re starting a new image from scratch or editing an existing one, it offers a comprehensive set of tools: layers, masks, transforms, adjustments, selection tools, drawing tools, text tools, and vector shape tools. It also includes AI-powered features such as automatic background removal, image upscaling, and one-click spot fixing.

Who created Photopea?

Photopea was created by Ivan Kuckir, whose goal was to build an advanced yet affordable photo editor that anyone could use without installing software. The editor runs entirely in the browser and supports both raster and vector graphics.

What is Photopea used for?

• Create new images or open existing files
• Resize images and touch up photos
• Design illustrations and graphics
• Build elements for webpages
• Work with layers, layer masks, free transforms, adjustments, filters, selection tools, drawing tools, type tools, and vector shapes
• Use AI-powered tools for automatic background removal, upscaling, and spot healing
• Save work in PSD, JPG, PNG, or SVG formats
• Generate images with the Text to Image feature
• Suggest new features on Photopea’s GitHub or Facebook pages

Who is Photopea for?

• Graphic designers
• Web designers
• Illustrators
• Photographers

How to use Photopea?

1. Open Photopea: Visit the Photopea website (https://www.photopea.com/).
2. Create or open a file: Start a new image from scratch or open an existing file from your computer.
3. Edit: Use the available tools — layers, masks, transforms, adjustments, filters, selection, drawing, text, and vector shape tools — to make your changes.
4. Save: Export your work in formats such as PSD, JPG, PNG, or SVG.