Layers and masks
Layers, groups, layer and clipping masks, 27 blend modes, and layer styles such as drop shadow, stroke and glow.
Free · No sign-up · Files stay on your device
Free online photo editor with layers
A free Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser. Open a photo or a PSD, edit it with layers, masks, adjustments and filters, then export PNG, JPG or WebP. No sign-up, no watermark, and your files never leave your device.
Open the photo editor
Runs in your browser. The first visit downloads the editor once (about 13 MB).
Works best on a computer or tablet
This is a full desktop-class editor. On a phone the screen is small and the first load is about 13 MB, so it only starts when you tap.
Open anywayWhat you can do
Adjust colors and light
Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Vibrance, Black & White and more as editable adjustment layers, plus Auto Tone, Contrast and Color.
Crop, resize and transform
Crop and Perspective Crop, Image Size and Canvas Size, Free Transform, rotate and flip.
Retouch and remove objects
Spot Healing, Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, Content-Aware Fill and the Remove tool to clean up photos.
Smart selections and backgrounds
Select Subject, Object Selection, Quick Selection and Magic Wand run on your device. Turn a selection into a mask to remove or replace a background.
Filters with live preview
Gaussian, motion and lens blur, sharpening, noise reduction, Liquify and distortions, previewed on the canvas.
Text, shapes and brushes
Editable type layers, the Pen and shape tools, and a full brush engine with pressure support.
Real PSD files and more
Open and save layered PSD files. Also PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP, SVG and iPhone HEIC photos, with Export As for quality and size.
How to edit a photo online
- Click “Open the photo editor”. The first visit downloads the editor once; your browser keeps it for next time.
- Open a photo with File › Open or drag it onto the window, or start a blank design with File › New.
- Edit with layers, adjustments, selections, filters and text. Every step can be undone.
- Download the result with File › Export As (PNG, JPG or WebP), or File › Save As to keep a layered PSD.
Questions
Is this photo editor really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no trial and no daily limit. It is the open-source PhotoCraft editor, hosted by HEEEXY.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The editor runs inside your browser. Opening uses your browser's file picker and saving is a normal download; nothing is sent to our servers.
Is it a real Photoshop alternative?
It follows Photoshop's menus, shortcuts and tools and opens and saves real PSD files, so it feels familiar. It is young open-source software: great for everyday editing, but not every professional Photoshop feature is there yet, and it has no generative AI tools inside. For AI images, use HEEEXY AI Studio.
Can I open and save PSD files?
Yes. PSD and PSB files open with their layers, masks, text and layer styles, and you can save back to PSD.
How do I remove a background?
Use Select › Subject or the Object Selection tool, add a layer mask or delete the background, then export a PNG to keep the transparency. For a one-click cut-out, use our free Remove background tool.
Does it work on a phone?
It is a full desktop-class editor, so it works best on a computer or tablet with a mouse or pen. It can open on recent phones, but the screen is small and the first load is about 13 MB.
Which browsers work?
Recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari with WebGPU or WebGL2. Keep the tab open while you work and save or export before closing it.
Can I use my edited images commercially?
Yes. What you create is yours. The editor itself is open source under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license.