Photopea is a browser-based image editor that replicates the Photoshop workflow entirely in the browser — no installation, no account, and no subscription required for core functionality. As of mid-2026, it supports full PSD, AI, XD, Sketch, and RAW file formats with layer-based editing, masks, blend modes, smart objects, adjustment layers, vector paths, and non-destructive filters. The interface is deliberately familiar to Photoshop users, making it a genuine drop-in replacement for quick edits, file conversion, and cross-platform design work on shared or public computers. It also runs offline once loaded in the browser cache. Pricing is refreshingly simple: Free ($0, full editor access, ads displayed in the workspace, 0.5 GB PeaDrive storage), and Premium (~$5/month or €5/month, ad-free experience, 5 GB PeaDrive, 3,000 AI credits per month, 2× history steps). There are no feature gates between free and paid — the Premium plan only removes ads and adds convenience features. The AI credits power generative fill and background removal tools added in recent updates. Annual billing is available at a modest discount. User feedback is sharply polarized. Enthusiastic users praise it as a "miracle" for a free browser tool — the PSD compatibility alone saves thousands in Adobe subscriptions for occasional users. Students and budget-conscious creators consistently cite it as their primary editor. However, SaaSworthy reviews aggregate to a 2.6/5 rating, with the majority of complaints centering on performance: lag and crashes on large files (500MB+ PSDs), slow loading times on complex documents, and intrusive ads in the free version that disrupt workflow. The AI features are also reported as slower and less refined than dedicated tools like Photoshop's Generative Fill or Midjourney. For quick edits and file compatibility, it's unmatched; for heavy professional retouching, the performance ceiling is real.