Photopea

A free image editor that runs in your browser.

  • Free + paid plans
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

Photopea works like a desktop photo editor but runs in any browser, with no install. It opens PSD files and is handy on school or shared computers.

Highlights

  • Runs in the browser
  • Opens PSD, XCF, Sketch and more
  • Layers, masks and filters
  • Free with ads; paid to remove ads

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

Pairs well with

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  • Open source
  • Good for beginners

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  • Good for beginners

Aseprite

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GIMP

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  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners