Is Photoshop online free?
Adobe offers Photoshop on the web through its own plans and trials, and what is included changes over time, so check Adobe’s Photoshop page for today’s terms. If you would rather not pay, Photostr is a free online Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser, with no account, subscription or export watermark.
What people usually need Photoshop online for
Most searches for free Photoshop online come down to a handful of jobs. This is where each one lives in Photostr.
- Remove a background. Choose Layer → Remove Background, or the Remove background button on the start screen. See the background guide.
- Remove an object or a mark. Use the Remove tool (J) and brush over it, or select it and choose Edit → Content-Aware Fill. See remove an object.
- Open or edit a PSD. Choose Open from computer and pick the file. See the PSD guide.
- Resize or crop. Use Image → Image Size or the Crop tool (C). See resize to exact pixels.
- Fix light and colour. Add curves, levels and other adjustments from Layer → New Adjustment Layer, so you can change them later.
- Add text and make a design. Use the Type tool (T), shapes, layers and masks, or start from a template on the start screen.
What is different from Adobe Photoshop
Photostr is its own editor, made by an independent company. The tool names and shortcuts will feel familiar, but it is not a copy of Photoshop. Some features are missing or work differently, and complex PSD files can look different, mainly fonts and layer effects. The supported files page lists what opens and what stays editable.
Your photos are edited on your device. The AI tools download a model to your browser and run there, so the picture itself is not uploaded.
Questions
Is Photostr the same as Photoshop?
No. Photostr is a free online Photoshop alternative made by KamranAli Limited. It is independent of Adobe and not endorsed by it.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. Open the editor and start working. There is no sign-in, subscription or watermark on exports.
Can I open the PSD files I made in Photoshop?
Yes, with supported layers, text, shapes, masks and adjustments. Keep the original and compare the result, because fonts and some effects can differ.
Does it work offline?
Yes, once the app and the tools you use have been cached. A font or AI model you have not used before needs a connection for its first download.
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