Adobe Photoshop continues to be a benchmark in image editing. But there are many photo editors to choose from, some of them easier to use , with the same functions, cheaper and / or that consume less resources on your computer, web browser or mobile device. Adobe has gone to great lengths to improve its flagship photo editor, but so has the competition. What's more, you can use Photoshop alternatives online from your browser and open PSD without problems.
So if you need to edit photos and you don't want to take over the resources of your PC or Mac with an application the size of Adobe Photoshop, you will find a multitude of alternatives. Next we focus on photo editors that imitate Photoshop but in an online version. They do not require installation, their main features are free and, in some cases, you just have to register. And among its editing functions, you can open PSD images, work with layers, etc.
Photogramio
More than an online photo editor, Photogramio compiles several photo editors so that you can perform specific image editing tasks. The list of functions includes generic editing and more specific tasks such as creating a collage, converting files, or using an alternative to Photoshop online.
Once we click on Photoshop online , Photogramio will recommend four photo editors to open PDF, deal with layers, apply effects, etc. All this from interfaces that will remind you of the classic Adobe Photoshop. Specifically, you will have direct access to Photopea, Pixlr, MiniPaint and SumoPaint .
The good thing is that all four tools load instantly within the Photogramio framework. So you can switch between them if you don't like them. For the rest, all of them are highly recommended for working with photos in PDF and other formats .
Photopea
If you need to edit or open images PSD, AI, XD, Sketch, PDF, XCF, RAW or any other format you can imagine, Photopea is the best alternative to Photoshop online. An all-rounder that you can use for free from your web browser.
A glance at its interface is enough to see what is coming loaded with tools . In addition, its layout is reminiscent of Adobe Photoshop, so you will have no problem finding the brushes, the gradient, the lasso or the magic wand. To this you have to add the compatibility with layers and the filters or effects that comes standard.
And if you can open any image format, Photopea also makes it easy to save or export to those same formats. The list is extensive. In short, this online photo editor is the best version of Photoshop online you can find.
Canva
In this list you cannot miss Canva , the online Photoshop par excellence used by amateurs, amateurs and also professionals of photographic editing and graphic design. This online tool is already among the photo editors considered standard, along with Photoshop or Sketch .
To use it you will have to register. From there, you can do everything. Even open images and PSD files. Although its interface initially mimics the style of Photoshop, its focus goes towards specific projects such as cards, posters, collages, albums, triptychs or other digital or paper products.
To its extensive list of tools we must add its catalog of stock images , drawings and other decorative elements that will save you from having to look for them outside. Shapes, figures, fonts … You will have everything at hand.
Fotor
We continue with more online photo editors for all audiences. Fotor is more like Canva than Photoshop . You just have to look at their column of tools.
Everything you need is on the left. Clicking on the drop-down menus will open a list of related options as a virtual drawer. Photo retouching, image effects, borders, decorative elements, fonts …
As is usual in this type of photo editors, Fotor allows you to upload images from your PC or Mac and also from Dropbox or its own cloud. When finished, you can download the result in JPG or PNG.
Photo Raster
If you miss the old or vintage versions of Adobe Photoshop, Photo Raster you will love it. It is an online photo editor that mimics the Photoshop look of a few years ago. And in addition to imitating its appearance, it offers equivalent functions such as layers, photographic adjustments, magic wand, masks, filters, etc.
Like all self-respecting Photoshop online, you won't need to install it to use it. Just open the browser and open its main link. The only requirement is to register to use it directly in your web browser.
And although it will be easy to use, due to its proximity to Photo Raster , it has a tutorial section for you to learn how to take advantage of all the tools available in this veteran graphic editor.
