How is Picstea different from Photopea?

Both are free, layer-based editors that run in the browser and edit files on your device. Picstea keeps third-party code, including ads, out of the editor page entirely, and focuses on a clean, focused workspace. Photopea opens more file types and has features Picstea doesn't yet.

Does Picstea upload my images?

No. Files are opened, edited and saved in your browser; the editor page cannot send document data anywhere.

Can I move my PSD files between them?

Yes. Both read and write PSD, so you can open a PSD saved by another editor in Picstea and export a layered PSD again.

Picstea: a Photopea alternative

Photopea showed that a serious image editor can live in a browser tab. Picstea follows the same idea with its own focus: a calm workspace, no third-party code in the editor, and a clear list of what it can and can't do.

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What both do

Run in the browser for free, with layers, masks, adjustment layers and blend modes.
Open and save layered PSD files and export PNG, JPEG and WebP.
Edit files locally, with familiar Photoshop-style tools and shortcuts.

Why people choose Picstea

Nothing third-party in the editor. The editor page runs no ad or tracking code; a strict Content-Security-Policy lets the browser block any attempt to send document data elsewhere. Picstea's own sponsorship space beside the canvas is a plain image and link.
Projects saved for you. Work is saved automatically in your browser and can be downloaded as a portable .picstea project file.
Honest limits. When a PSD feature can't be kept, Picstea lists exactly what changed instead of changing it silently.

What Photopea has that Picstea doesn't (yet)

Opening more formats, such as AI, XD, Sketch, Figma, PDF and camera RAW files.
Generative and content-aware tools, object selection and the magnetic lasso.
Opening files directly from cloud storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive.

If you need those, Photopea is a good choice. If you want a focused editor that keeps your work private by design, get started with Picstea.

Questions

How is Picstea different from Photopea?: Both are free, layer-based editors that run in the browser and edit files on your device. Picstea keeps third-party code, including ads, out of the editor page entirely, and focuses on a clean, focused workspace. Photopea opens more file types and has features Picstea doesn't yet.
Does Picstea upload my images?: No. Files are opened, edited and saved in your browser; the editor page cannot send document data anywhere.
Can I move my PSD files between them?: Yes. Both read and write PSD, so you can open a PSD saved by another editor in Picstea and export a layered PSD again.