PhotopeaEdit images and create graphics in your browser, with layers and selection tools.
Free core editor, supported by ads.
Design & creative
Compositor
Free optionOpen sourceLocal
Composite and retouch images with layers, masks, colour adjustments and RAW development on your Mac.
What you can use it for
Composite and retouch images with layers, masks, colour adjustments and RAW development on your Mac.
- Edit designs without a required subscription.
- Keep a free source-code route available.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Replace a paid Photoshop desktop subscription for local image compositing, layered retouching and basic RAW adjustments. Does not replace all Photoshop file features, plugins or generative services.
Before you switch
Official build requires Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later. PSD/PSB import is limited to supported RGB features, not full Photoshop compatibility. RAW shadow/black adjustments differ from Photoshop in a firsthand comparison; layer-selection and PSD colour-profile issues have also been reported. No Adobe plugin ecosystem or promised generative-AI parity. Keep original files and check exports.
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