Photopea AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Photopea is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Photopea and loads of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Photopea are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity and Affinity Photo.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4729 likes

    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Photopea
    Schnatt_App
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    Use Gimp with the PhotoGIMP Patch

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    • Almost everyone thinks GIMP is a great Photopea alternative.

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

    Adobe Photoshop

     2420 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.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Zachary Yaro
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    Photopea is essentially Photoshop that runs in a web browser. The Photopea interface appears to primarily be based on Photoshop.

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    Adobe Photoshop icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Adobe Photoshop is a great Photopea alternative.

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

    Paint.NET

     1653 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.

    166 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon
    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social ...

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  6. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     55 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.

    68 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Affinity Photo icon

    Affinity Photo

     552 likes

    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    101 Affinity Photo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  8. Sly icon

    Sly

     51 likes

    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    36 Sly alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
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  10. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     92 likes

    Graphite is a free, open source vector graphics editor and animation engine, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    61 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
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    TBayAreaPat
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    Graphite doesn't seem to import standard image files.

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    • Graphite is Free and Open SourcePhotopea is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightPhotopea is not according to our users
  11. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     381 likes

    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    64 Affinity Designer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  12. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 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.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. QuickEdit icon

    QuickEdit

     21 likes

    Lightweight photo editor where you can crop your images, paint over them, add text and even add exciting filters to make it stand out on social media. Save the edited images locally or share them directly to your friends through any other social media app.

    55 QuickEdit alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  15. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     421 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.

    155 Pixelmator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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