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darktable vs Photopea

Browser-based, Photoshop-like UI; limited to online use.
darktableOpen-source photography workflow and RAW developerPhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browser

Which to pick

Pick darktable if you want…

  • Open-source RAW workflow
  • Open-source code (darktable-org/darktable on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license)

Pick Photopea if you want…

  • Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
  • Free online image editing

Side by side

What it is
darktable:darktable is an open-source photography workflow app and RAW developer with non-destructive editing.
Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
Best for
darktable:Open-source RAW workflow
Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
Who it’s for
darktable:Photographers who need a free, full-featured RAW processing tool.
Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
Pricing
darktable:Open source
Photopea:Free
Open source
darktable:Yes, 13,217 GitHub stars
Photopea:—

darktable features

  • Virtual Lighttable. Browse and organize digital negatives in a zoomable database view.
  • Non-destructive Editing. All adjustments are stored in a pipeline, leaving the original file untouched.
  • GPU-accelerated Processing. Leverages the video card to speed up image development.
  • Professional Color Management. Ensures color fidelity from screen to print.
  • Cross-platform Installation. Available for Linux, macOS and Windows with simple install guides.
  • Community Support. Mailing list, forum and source code contributions for users and developers.

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.

darktable vs Photopea FAQ

Is darktable or Photopea free?+

Yes, both are free, and darktable is open source.

Is darktable or Photopea open source?+

darktable is open source (darktable-org/darktable on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Photopea.

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