Photopea AlternativesTop Image Editors & Digital Painting Tools like Photopea

Photopea is described as 'Browser-based editing supports complex layers, masks, and adjustment tools, opens PSD, XCF, Sketch files, and exports in over 40 formats, all client-side for privacy' and is a very popular digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Photopea for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Photopea alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Photopea are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Affinity.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4824 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    211 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Photopea Comments
    Schnatt_App
    Positive
    2

    Use Gimp with the PhotoGIMP Patch

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePhotopea is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightPhotopea is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

     1487 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    154 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
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  4. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2451 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    247 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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    Adobe Photoshop vs Photopea Comments
    Zachary Yaro
    Positive
    5

    Photopea is essentially Photoshop that runs in a web browser. The Photopea interface appears to primarily be based on Photoshop.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPhotopea is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1670 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    172 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  8. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     88 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    94 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     112 likes

    Vector graphics and animation editor featuring free, open source access, nondestructive workflow, node-based generative design, layer compositing, browser use, and upcoming support for photo editing, painting, publishing, VFX, and desktop apps in alpha release.

    56 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
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    Graphite vs Photopea Comments
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    Graphite doesn't seem to import standard image files.

    • Graphite is Free and Open SourcePhotopea is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Graphite is a Vector Graphic Photopea is an Image Editor
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightPhotopea is not according to our users
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    MyPaint

     397 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    137 MyPaint alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     370 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    247 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     422 likes

    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    159 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. QuickEdit icon

    QuickEdit

     23 likes

    Lightweight tool offering cropping, drawing, text editing with formatting options, GPUImage filters, smooth Jetpack Compose-based animations, quick saving, and direct sharing to social media apps, designed for fast, simple photo enhancements on any device.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. GodSVG icon

    GodSVG

     39 likes

    Interactive vector editor built with Godot for creating or editing SVG files, featuring UI-based element manipulation, live code updates, direct markup access, no added metadata, minimal abstraction, clean output, and intended use on desktop plus mobile devices.

    14 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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  15. Clip Studio Paint icon

    Clip Studio Paint

     138 likes

    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    109 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Customizable workspace
     
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