That's four programs to take care of and updates to look out for. Then you have iOS and Android for the mobile future. Then of course it will need to be written for Mac too or lose that large percentage of users. Making an exe means it needs to be written for Windows, then any Windows update could break it.

In my books this is good, down side is if you have no or slow internet. Photopea joins other free photo editing programs, including the web app Pixlr Editor and desktop application GIMP.īeing an online app means it can be used a cross multiple devices without having to write code for each OS. The developer also offers team and distributor options. The premium version includes those features, eliminates the advertisements, and helps support the developer.Ī single-user premium subscription is $9/month or $20 for 90 days. Free usage includes PSD importing and exporting, as well as access to the editing tools. The web app had 1.5 million visitors in October and offers a premium subscription for customers who want to support the product.

Photopea took more than 7,000 hours of work, according to Kutskir's Reddit post. A full rundown of Photopea's tools is available on the app's website, as well as tutorials for select basic activities.

The software supports layers, masks, smart objects, layer styles, filters, vector shapes and masks, and more.

The Photoshop clone offers a wide variety of image editing tools, including advanced features like spot healing, a clone stamp healing brush, and a patch tool. Photopea features a Photoshop-like interface and is supported by advertisements. The web app was created solely by Kutskir in his free time during college, according to a Reddit AMA the developer held on Wednesday. Programmer Ivan Kutskir of the Czech Republic has created an online-based Photoshop clone called Photopea.

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