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Adobe Photoshop vs Photopea
Adobe Photoshop is a paid desktop application with deeper feature set and ecosystem integration.
Adobe PhotoshopIndustry-standard image editing and compositing
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browserWhich to pick
Pick Adobe Photoshop if you want…
- Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- Professional desktop image editing
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- A free tool
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- What it is
- Adobe Photoshop:Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editing and compositing tool with AI-powered features.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- Adobe Photoshop:Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- Adobe Photoshop:Designers, photographers, and creatives needing advanced image manipulation.
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- Adobe Photoshop:Paid
- Photopea:Free
- Works with
- Adobe Photoshop:Web, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly
- Photopea:—
Adobe Photoshop features
- Generative Fill & Expand. AI-powered tools to add, expand, or remove content in images using Adobe Firefly models.
- Adjustment Layers. Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain layers for nondestructive texture and atmosphere tweaks.
- Topaz Labs Upscaling. Partner AI models upscale images with enhanced clarity and sharpness.
- Harmonize. Automatically blends people and objects into new backgrounds with matching lighting.
- Precision Selections. Improved subject selection and background removal for higher quality results.
- Mobile App. Free mobile version offers premium editing features on iOS and Android.
- Cloud Storage & Credits. 100 GB cloud storage and monthly generative AI credits included in plans.
- Adobe Express Integration. One-click templates and quick edits via Adobe Express included with Photoshop plans.
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 Photoshop vs Photopea FAQ
Is Adobe Photoshop or Photopea free?+
Adobe Photoshop is paid, with a free trial. Photopea is free.
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