Top 20 Alternatives to Photopea in Free Graphic Design Software

Photopea is a powerful browser‑based image editor that mimics Photoshop. The following list gathers 20 free graphic‑design tools—both raster and vector—that can be used as alternatives for photo editing, illustration, UI design, and more.

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#2 GIMP

Open‑source raster editor with layers, masks, filters, and a thriving plugin ecosystem.

#3 Krita

Professional‑grade digital painting app focused on illustration, concept art, and comics.

Feature‑rich vector graphics editor supporting SVG, node editing, and advanced path tools.

Cross‑platform vector design tool with UI kits, symbols, and cloud storage (free tier available).

#6 Vectr

Simple, web‑based vector editor with real‑time collaboration and unlimited projects.

#7 Pixlr X

Online photo editor offering quick adjustments, layers, and AI tools—all in a browser.

Drag‑and‑drop design platform with templates for social media, presentations, and basic image editing.

Lightweight Windows raster editor with layers, effects, and a friendly plugin community.

All‑in‑one photo suite for batch editing, collage making, and simple retouching.

#11 Sumopaint

Web‑based painting and image editing app with brushes, filters, and layer support.

Collaborative UI/UX design tool with vector editing, prototyping, and real‑time teamwork.

Intuitive drawing app from Autodesk offering a clean interface and professional brushes.

Lightweight digital painting software optimized for comics and manga creation.

#15 Lunacy

Windows‑native UI/UX design tool compatible with Sketch files, offering vector editing and assets.

Open‑source 3D suite that includes Grease Pencil for 2D drawing, animation, and compositing.

#17 Piskel

Free online pixel‑art editor with animation timeline, layers, and export options.

#18 Paint 3D

Windows 10/11 built‑in app for basic 2D painting, 3D modeling, and quick image tweaks.

Browser‑based vector editor with ready‑made assets and simple drag‑and‑drop tools.

Online design platform offering templates, stock media, and basic image editing for free users.

AI‑enhanced photo editor with filters, selective adjustments, and batch processing in the browser.