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Photopea vs QuipShot
Photopea is a browser-based Photoshop-like editor; QuipShot focuses on native screenshot capture and annotation.
Short answer: Pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser; pick QuipShot if you want all-in-one native Windows screenshotting. Photopea is free; QuipShot starts at $20/month.
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browser
QuipShotFast, native screenshot tool for Windows 10 and 11.Which to pick
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Online image editing
- A free tool
Pick QuipShot if you want…
- All-in-one native Windows screenshotting
Side by side
- What it is
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- QuipShot:QuipShot is a fast, native Windows screenshot tool that captures, annotates, and lets you drag images directly into apps.
- Best for
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- QuipShot:All-in-one native Windows screenshotting
- Who it’s for
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- QuipShot:Developers, designers, QA, product managers, and anyone who screenshots frequently on Windows.
- Pricing
- Photopea:Free
- QuipShot:Paid
- Starting price
- Photopea:Free
- QuipShot:$20/month (QuipShot)
- Free plan or trial
- Photopea:Free to use
- QuipShot:Free trial
- Plans
- Photopea:—
- QuipShot:QuipShot $20/ month per month
- Works with
- Photopea:—
- QuipShot:Slack, Figma
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.
QuipShot features
- Multiple capture modes. Capture region, window, fullscreen, scrolling pages, or grab text with one overlay.
- Instant in-app annotation. Fourteen annotation tools (arrows, boxes, text, blur, etc.) available directly in the capture overlay.
- Drag-out thumbnail sharing. Saved shots appear as floating thumbnails that can be dragged into Slack, Figma, email, etc.
- True colour & HDR support. Captures retain accurate colour on HDR, high-DPI, and GPU-drawn applications.
- On-device text extraction. Grab text from any screen area in over 100 languages, fully locally.
- No cloud or telemetry. All screenshots stay on the machine; no analytics or background services.
Photopea vs QuipShot FAQ
What is the difference between Photopea and QuipShot?+
Photopea is a browser-based Photoshop-like editor; QuipShot focuses on native screenshot capture and annotation.
Should I use Photopea or QuipShot?+
Pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser, online image editing or a free tool. Pick QuipShot if you want all-in-one native Windows screenshotting.
Is Photopea or QuipShot free?+
Photopea is free. QuipShot is paid, from $20/month (QuipShot), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, Photopea or QuipShot?+
Photopea is free, so it costs less. QuipShot starts at $20/month (QuipShot).
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