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Krita vs Photopea

Krita focuses on digital painting, while Photopea emphasizes photo editing and PSD compatibility.
KritaFree digital painting and illustration appPhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browser

Which to pick

Pick Krita if you want…

  • Free professional painting software
  • Digital painting and illustration
  • Open-source code (KDE/krita on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license)

Pick Photopea if you want…

  • Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser

Side by side

What it is
Krita:Krita is a free, open-source digital painting and illustration application.
Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
Best for
Krita:Free professional painting software
Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
Who it’s for
Krita:Artists and illustrators of any skill level looking for a cost-free painting tool.
Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
Pricing
Krita:Free
Photopea:Free
Open source
Krita:Yes, 10,492 GitHub stars
Photopea:—

Krita features

  • Multiple brush types. Provides a variety of brushes for different art styles.
  • Layer support. Offers layers, drawing assistants, and stabilizers for complex compositions.
  • Animation tools. Includes animation features to create moving artwork.
  • Resource libraries. Access brushes, patterns, vector libraries, and texture packs.
  • Plugin system. Allows plugins to extend functionality.
  • Community hub. Online community for sharing work, feedback, and bug reports.

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.

Krita vs Photopea FAQ

Is Krita or Photopea free?+

Yes, both are free.

Is Krita or Photopea open source?+

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

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Krita

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Photopea

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