PhotoCraft.
Edit photos and PSD files in your browser.
Free, open-source photo editing with layers, masks and brushes. No signup or installation. Your images stay on your device.
Click Open Editor to use PhotoCraft in a full-window workspace on this page. Choose File → Open to select a photo or PSD from your device, or create a new document. Work with layers, masks, brushes and color adjustments, then download your result using Save or Export.
Open Editor
Opening PhotoCraft…
PhotoCraft workspace
Direct editor link Bookmark this page to open PhotoCraft directly. Save or export your files before closing this tab.The live editor loads when you open it. Use the edge controls for Full screen or to return to this page. Save or export before closing the tab. You can also open the standalone editor.
01 / THE TOOLKIT
Open a photo or PSD and get to work.
Keep your layers, masks and creative control.
BUILD IT UP
Build your image from separate layers instead of changing everything at once. Combine photos, add text and use masks to control which parts of a layer remain visible. Layers make it easier to revise a composition, move an element or adjust one part of an image without rebuilding the entire design.
FIND YOUR TONE
Use Curves, Levels and Hue/Saturation to refine brightness, contrast and color. Adjustment layers let you revisit supported changes while keeping your source layer intact. For a first edit, make one adjustment at a time, compare the result with the original and export a copy when you are satisfied.
PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF
Open a layered PSD in PhotoCraft when you need to inspect a design or make a quick change without installing another application. Check the layers, text, masks and effects before editing. PSD support is still evolving, so keep the original document and verify the exported result before sharing it.
Brushes · Text · Selections · Shapes · Filters · Transform · Layer styles
02 / FROM IDEA TO IMAGE
Click Open Editor to launch PhotoCraft in a full-window workspace on this page. Once it is ready, choose File → Open and select a file from your device. For your first session, use a duplicate of an image rather than your only copy. If you open a PSD, inspect the canvas and layer panel before making changes so you can spot any compatibility differences.
Select the layer you want to change. Crop the image, add text or adjust its color using the tools available in PhotoCraft. Keep new elements on separate layers where possible. Use Undo if a result is not what you expected, and compare your edit with the original before moving to the next change.
Use Save or Export to download your work to your device. Choose an image format for a finished picture or a supported editable format when you need to continue working later. Open the downloaded file and check its appearance. Save regularly: this browser build does not provide autosave or crash recovery.
For the best experience, use a current desktop browser with WebGPU or WebGL2. The first editor launch downloads about 11 MB of compressed app files.
03 / PSD WORKFLOWS
A PSD is more than a finished image: it can contain layers, text, masks and effects that make a design editable. PhotoCraft lets you open supported PSD documents in your browser and work with the elements it recognizes. This can help with a quick text change, a layer adjustment or an image export.
Before editing, compare the document with a trusted preview if one is available. Pay particular attention to fonts, layer effects and complex compositions. Missing fonts or unsupported features can change how a document looks. Keep the original PSD, edit a copy and check the downloaded result. Opening a file successfully does not guarantee that every Photoshop feature will be preserved.
04 / EVERYDAY EDITS
Crop an image, add text or adjust its color without installing software. Start with a small task, check the result and export a separate copy.
Combine a background photo, a text layer and other visual elements in one document. Keeping elements separate makes it easier to change their position or appearance as the design develops.
Practice on a copy of a photo to understand selections, masks and adjustment layers. PhotoCraft provides a familiar editing workflow, while its early-alpha status means some tools and behaviors are still developing.
05 / KNOW YOUR CANVAS
Great for exploring and everyday edits.
Still growing toward professional workflows.
PhotoCraft is a free Photoshop alternative for browser-based photo editing and supported PSD workflows. It includes layers, masks, brushes and image adjustments, but it is still in early alpha. Adobe Photoshop remains the more established option for demanding professional workflows. Use the comparison below to decide whether PhotoCraft fits your task, and test important documents before making it part of your regular process.
| Workflow | PhotoCraft | Adobe Photoshop |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of this browser editor | Free, no account required | Commercial subscription options |
| Layers, masks & adjustments | Available; depth varies by tool | Established professional workflows |
| PSD editing | Supported, with compatibility limits | Native Photoshop document format |
| Generative AI / Generative Fill | Not available in this deployment | Available in supported plans and versions |
| Photoshop plug-ins | No Photoshop plug-in compatibility | Photoshop plug-in ecosystem |
| Product maturity | Early alpha — save often | Mature commercial product |
PhotoCraft is an independent open-source project. This site is not affiliated with Adobe or endorsed by the PhotoCraft / ArtCraft team. Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe.
06 / A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
You can use PhotoCraft here as a free alternative to Photoshop for supported photo and PSD editing tasks. It runs in your browser without an account or subscription. PhotoCraft is independent open-source software; this website does not provide Adobe Photoshop or an Adobe subscription.
This site provides access to the PhotoCraft browser editor without a subscription. You can use its available editing tools and download your work. It is not a time-limited trial. The editor is still in early alpha, so free access does not mean every Photoshop feature is available. PhotoCraft’s code is licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0; see our open-source notices for third-party licenses.
No. Click Open Editor to launch PhotoCraft in a full-window workspace on this page. Bookmark the editor link to open the workspace directly next time. No account or software installation is required. Use a current desktop browser with WebGPU or WebGL2 for the best experience.
Yes. Use File → Open in PhotoCraft to choose a PSD from your device, edit its layers and export your work. PhotoCraft is in early alpha, so complex Photoshop documents may not reproduce every feature. Keep the original file and check your exported result.
No. This deployment does not include Adobe Generative Fill or a generative AI service. You can use PhotoCraft’s available tools for layers, masks, brushes and image adjustments. If your task depends on generative AI or Photoshop plug-ins, check those requirements before choosing this editor.
Editing and image processing run on your device. The site does not upload your image files or store your documents on a server. Preferences may be stored in your browser. Save or export your work before closing the tab.
PhotoCraft is in early alpha. It offers layers, masks, brushes and image adjustments, but is not yet a complete replacement for professional Photoshop workflows. Generative AI, typography depth, plug-in support and file compatibility have limitations. Try it on copies of your files.
The initial app download can take a moment. Try a current desktop browser and enable hardware acceleration. You can also try the WebGL fallback or CPU canvas mode. Save your work before reloading.
Visit the upstream GitHub repository for source code and documentation, GitHub Releases for desktop downloads, or the upstream community for discussion.
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