Photopea is a browser-based graphics editor that works similarly to Adobe Photoshop. It opens PSD, XD, Sketch, and standard image formats, making it a flexible option for quick edits or full design work without installing software. It runs fully client-side, so you don’t need an account or cloud sync to use it.
If you occasionally need Photoshop-style editing but don’t want a Creative Cloud subscription, Photopea fills that gap. It’s useful for freelancers, students, and teams who need to open PSD files, export assets for the web, or make layered graphics fast. Since it works in any modern browser, it’s ideal for Chromebook users and anyone working on borrowed or locked-down devices.
The editor loads directly in your browser and behaves like a lightweight Photoshop clone: layers, masks, smart objects, filters, vector shapes, type tools, and export presets. It supports drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, and multi-format export (PNG, JPG, SVG, PSD, PDF). Projects run locally, and files never leave your device unless you manually export them.
