This free Photoshop alternative runs right in your browser

The layout follows a familiar pattern, too. You’ve got your tools on the left, layers on the right, and menus across the top. If you’ve ever spent any time in Photoshop, you’ll be able to find your way around pretty quickly.

Photopea is entirely free and you don’t have to install anything or make an account. Since it’s  browser-based, you can simply open the Photopea site and start editing. Your files are also processed locally on your device instead of being uploaded to Photopea’s servers.

There are a few catches. The free version has ads, and large or complicated projects can bog things down a bit. But for quick edits, memes, graphics, or the odd PSD file, Photopea is a surprisingly capable tool that I think is worth keeping bookmarked.

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