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Best Photopea alternatives in 2026

Photopea is browser-based photo editor with PSD support and layers. These 17 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Affinity

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. Free to download, with vector, pixel and layout tools in one app and PSD import. It needs a Canva account and has no iPad version yet, which keeps it behind Pixelmator Pro on Apple tablets.

    Best for Free vector, pixel and layout work in one app

    WindowsmacOSFree

    92.0of 100
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  2. Adobe Photoshop

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. The deepest layer, mask and retouching tools, and the PSD files other people send you. It is subscription-only, so it costs more over time than Affinity, GIMP or Pixelmator Pro.

    Best for Professional retouching, compositing and PSD workflows

    WindowsmacOSiPadOSSubscription

    90.5of 100
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  3. Adobe Illustrator

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. The industry-standard vector editor, with the deepest drawing, type and artboard tools and files that printers and agencies expect. It is subscription-only, unlike Affinity (free) and Inkscape (open source).

    Best for Professional logo, icon and illustration work

    WindowsmacOSiPadOSSubscription

    90.0of 100
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  4. GIMP

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. The strongest free desktop editor here, under the GNU GPL and running on Linux, macOS and Windows. Its interface differs from Adobe's, and its vector work is weaker than Affinity's.

    Best for Free open-source retouching and painting

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    89.5of 100
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  5. Inkscape

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. The open-source vector editor here, native to SVG and running on Windows, macOS and Linux. Its interface is less polished than Affinity's, and it has no page layout suite.

    Best for Open-source SVG drawing and icons

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    89.0of 100
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  6. Pixelmator Pro

    Is a one-time purchase; also runs on macOS. A polished Mac and iPad editor with one-click background removal and a one-time price. It runs only on Apple devices, so Windows and Linux users need another tool.

    Best for Mac and iPad photo editing with AI tools

    macOSiPadOSOne-time purchase

    88.0of 100
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  7. CorelDRAW

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. A long-running vector suite with illustration, layout and typography, sold by subscription or one-time purchase. It is paid, unlike Affinity and Inkscape, and the free trial lets you test the full suite first.

    Best for Paid illustration and layout suite

    WindowsmacOSWebSubscription

    87.0of 100
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  8. Adobe Lightroom

    Also runs on Windows, macOS, iOS. A polished raw workflow with edits that sync between desktop, phone and browser. It is a subscription and cloud-centered, unlike darktable or RawTherapee, which are free and local.

    Best for Photographers who edit raw files on several devices

    WindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebSubscription

    85.0of 100
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  9. Curve

    Also runs on macOS, iOS. A focused vector drawing app for Mac and iPad with a free plan. It runs only on Apple devices, so Windows users are better served by Affinity or Inkscape.

    Best for Vector drawing on Mac and iPad

    macOSiPadOS, iOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.5of 100
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  10. Luminar

    Also runs on macOS, Windows. AI photo editor sold as an app and plug-in for macOS and Windows, with Magic Light AI, HDR merge and panorama stitching. It shows no free tier, and Lightroom's cloud sync suits ongoing library work better.

    Best for AI-assisted edits as an app or plug-in

    macOSWindowsPaid

    83.5of 100
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  11. darktable

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free, open-source raw workflow with a library, tethered shooting and non-destructive editing. It does not offer the layered editing of the editors above, so retouching and compositing need another app.

    Best for Open-source raw workflow for photographers

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    82.5of 100
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  12. Figma

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. Vector drawing sits inside a browser-based interface tool with real-time collaboration. It suits shared design work, but it is aimed at interface design more than illustration or print.

    Best for Shared interface and UI vector work

    WebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.5of 100
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  13. Pixlr

    Free AI photo editor and image generator that works in the browser, with paid plans on its pricing page. For PSD files and layered work, Photopea in this list is the closer match.

    Best for Quick AI edits and image generation in a browser

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.0of 100
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  14. RawTherapee

    Is open source; also runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. Detailed raw conversion with dark frame, flat field and hot pixel corrections, free under GPLv3. Its interface is dense and it has no layers, so it covers less ground than darktable's library tools.

    Best for Detailed raw conversion without a subscription

    LinuxmacOSWindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    78.0of 100
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  15. Sketch

    Also runs on macOS, iOS. Vector shapes and paths in a Mac-native interface app, with a web app that viewers open in any browser. It has no native Windows app, unlike Affinity and Inkscape, and it is sold by subscription or as a Mac-only license.

    Best for Mac-based screen and icon vector work

    macOSWebiPadOS, iOSSubscription

    77.5of 100
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  16. Vectr

    A browser-only vector editor with AI tools that turn photos into SVG, but it is paid-only since the free version ended. Unlike Affinity or Inkscape there is no free way to use it, and it suits logos and icons more than print work.

    Best for Browser-based logos and image-to-SVG conversion

    WebSubscription

    72.5of 100
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  17. SVGEdit

    Is open source. An MIT-licensed SVG editor that runs in any browser and can be self-hosted. It has fewer drawing tools than Inkscape, so it fits quick SVG edits and embedding rather than detailed illustration.

    Best for Quick SVG edits in a browser, self-hosted

    WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    70.0of 100
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About Photopea alternatives

What is the best alternative to Photopea?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Affinity, followed by Adobe Photoshop. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Photopea?
Yes. Free options include Affinity, GIMP, Inkscape.

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