Photopea is a free, web-based image editor that functions similarly to Adobe Photoshop. It supports a wide range of image file formats, including PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, and CDR.
Key Features:
- Layer support: Enables non-destructive editing, similar to Photoshop.
- Advanced selection tools: Offers various ways to select specific areas of an image for editing.
- Brushes and filters: Provides a variety of brushes for painting and filters for image manipulation.
- Text tools: Allows adding and editing text within images.
- Vector graphics support: Can create and edit vector shapes, which are scalable without losing quality.
- PSD compatibility: Can open, edit, and save PSD files (the native Photoshop file format).
- Multiple file format support: Works with various image formats, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and more.
Use Cases:
- Image editing: Cropping, resizing, color correction, retouching photos.
- Graphic design: Creating logos, banners, social media graphics, illustrations.
- Web design: Designing web layouts, creating website elements like buttons and icons.
- Photo manipulation: Combining images, creating composites, applying special effects.
- Converting between image formats: Easily converting images from one format to another.
How Photopea Works:
- Web-based access: No need to download or install any software; simply access it through a web browser.
- Familiar interface: The interface resembles Photoshop, making it easy for users with prior Photoshop experience to get started.
- Upload and edit: Users can upload images from their computer or open images directly from URLs.
- Edit using tools: The editor provides various tools and features for editing images, similar to desktop image editors.
- Save or export: Once editing is complete, users can save their work in various file formats or export them directly to their computer.
