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LocallyTools vs Photopea
Photopea is a full-featured Photoshop-like editor, while LocallyTools offers lightweight, single-purpose utilities.
LocallyToolsPrivacy-first free local toolbox, supports offline use
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browserWhich to pick
Pick LocallyTools if you want…
- Offline, local file utilities
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Browser-based image editing
Side by side
- What it is
- LocallyTools:LocallyTools is a free, privacy-first web toolbox that runs entirely locally for image, PDF and developer utilities.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- LocallyTools:Offline, local file utilities
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- LocallyTools:Developers and users needing offline, secure file processing tools
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- LocallyTools:Free
- Photopea:Free
LocallyTools features
- Image compression. Quickly compress images in various formats without uploading them.
- Image conversion. Convert images to JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF directly in the browser.
- PDF conversion. Turn PDF pages into JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF images locally.
- PDF split/merge. Split PDFs into multiple files or merge several PDFs together offline.
- UUID generator. Generate different versions of UUIDs on the client side.
- JWT tools. Create, decode, and validate JSON Web Tokens locally.
- Base64 encoder/decoder. Convert text or images to and from Base64 encoding without server calls.
- Code formatter. Format source code snippets instantly in the browser.
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.
LocallyTools vs Photopea FAQ
Is LocallyTools or Photopea free?+
Yes, both are free.
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