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Adobe Lightroom vs Photopea
Adobe Lightroom specializes in RAW workflow and cataloging; Photopea offers broader format editing in-browser.
Adobe LightroomPhoto editing and RAW workflow
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browserWhich to pick
Pick Adobe Lightroom if you want…
- Cloud-based photo editing and organization
- RAW photo management and editing
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- A free tool
Side by side
- What it is
- Adobe Lightroom:Adobe Lightroom is a cloud-based photo editing, organizing and storage tool for photographers.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- Adobe Lightroom:Cloud-based photo editing and organization
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- Adobe Lightroom:Professional photographers and photo enthusiasts who need editing and workflow across devices.
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- Adobe Lightroom:Paid
- Photopea:Free
Adobe Lightroom features
- Generative Upscale. Upscales images up to 4× using AI-powered Topaz Gigapixel.
- Assisted Culling. Scores photos for sharpness, focus and open eyes to speed selection.
- Quick Actions. One-click portrait retouching like skin smoothing, blemish removal and teeth whitening.
- Dust Removal. AI detects and removes sensor dust from photos with high precision.
- AI Lens Blur. Creates custom portrait blur with one-tap presets powered by AI.
Photopea features
- Fully Local Editing. All processing runs on the user’s device, so files never leave the browser.
- PSD and 40+ Formats. Open and save PSD files plus PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI and many others.
- Advanced Editing Tools. Layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, filters and vector graphics.
- RAW Support. Import and edit RAW files such as DNG, CR2, NEF with exposure and color controls.
- AI Background Removal. One-click AI to remove backgrounds or replace image parts via text prompts.
- Cross-Device Compatibility. Runs in any modern browser on any device, leveraging CPU/GPU for performance.
Adobe Lightroom vs Photopea FAQ
Is Adobe Lightroom or Photopea free?+
Adobe Lightroom is paid, with a free trial. Photopea is free.
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