I normally avoid putting comments on YT videos. But on this occasion I just had to say that this is a well thought out and presented video. I am particularly intrigued by you calling out what alternative can mean. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, and SumoPaint is another. I haven't used it in a while but probably worth a look at.
@marcgrauss3425 Says:
I am so glad you made me discover Photopea, thanks !🙏 My main need was to benefit the measuring tool like in PS (I measure angles with it)- I did not find it in any other software I tested. The PS's "parametered rotation" function is absent, but never mind, I can make the effort of entering the value now that I can read it with the measuring tool ! 😃 BTW congrats for your interesting channel ! 👍👍👍💛
@JhffuHfhruf Says:
Thanks Dear Love Form Bangladesh.
@rajsharma-n4b Says:
tq..
@matcarpes Says:
I regularly use Photopea, really useful!
@EternosPaginaOficial Says:
THANKYOU SO MUCH! Finally a very in depth video here, not just people repeating the same nonsense again and again.
@lobitome Says:
PhotoPea has been my goto for the last few years. Does everything I think I need. Really great at upsizing and looking very clear in end result.
@FlyingBystander Says:
It is indeed always good to have a picture of a bee. Sage words, I mean, it's never bad.
@M1GarandMan3000 Says:
I just started using Photopea a few weeks ago, and I can say without a doubt, it is the best alternative to Photoshop I have ever used! It puts GIMP to shame, and there's no learning curve in Photopea, unlike when jumping from Photoshop to GIMP.
@PrathamVerse Says:
what's the mame of font u used in thumbnail
@RelakS__ Says:
Well... After a while I become lazy to install Paint Shop Pro, and started to use gimp. Lately I thought that I forgot to layer, but it looks like that gimp has simply a limited layer effect functionality. E.g. I don't think that it has dynamic drop shadow (if you change your text you need to regenerate the shadow), effects on layer groups are strange, etc.
@endless_puns Says:
I've had a pretty satisfactory experience with Affinity Photo. Of course, it's not free, but it is a one-time purchase rather than an annoying subscription, and I found it to be better integrated with MacOS than Photoshop. There is now a Windows version as well. Fun fact: they were also recently acquired by Canva, though no signs of them changing their business model (yet).
@Tyrannocaster Says:
If you just need editing/effects and aren't working with .psd files Pixlr gets my vote; no ads. Photopea is only bearable for me as a paid program, and I just won't do monthly fees.
@Highphi420 Says:
title premise is flawed!
Alternative to PS! NOT companion to PS, start new projects on gimp and phase out PS projects! #nomoreadobe!
@YT-Trenton Says:
It's unrealistic to expect a photo/audio/video editor to be [fully] supported by another app natively. The best I've seen in those kind of cases are text/spreadsheets/pdf editors, which from a technical aspect would be easier for programmers to implement. If you are looking to work on a project, whether for Photo, video, 3d modeling, etc,,,, stick with it from start to finish.
@manemobiili Says:
Also minipaint!
@valentine_puppy Says:
The Question is that with a local Copy of Photoshop which can last as long as you want it to.
Aren't there concerns about how long Photopea will last? Especially since it's not a local program?
What do I mean by last? Well, say Photopea stops its services and has to go away because of Money
troubles or perhaps changes its business plans or business altogether. Can a local copy be used?
@AliMoeeny Says:
Krita is not “online” but it’s amazing. Recommend 10/10
@BobDoe_69 Says:
I came to the same conclusion in 2020 but good to see an update as things chnge
@davepauljones Says:
Thanks Chris for the video, PHOTOPEA, wow !
@Curt_Lundgren Says:
Photopea sure sounds like a great program. I wonder though, it seems to me that it might be pronounced as a combination of the words 'photo' and 'utopia' - Pho-TOpia. I am looking forward to trying it on Linux. Thanks for another great video in a continuing series of great videos.
@SamirSELLAMI Says:
Great content, thanks Sir
@rafflesnh Says:
Interesting video, Christopher. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get Photopea to open my Kodak (.DCR) or Nikon (.NRW) RAW files. The Kodak files show as just a black canvas, and the Nikons are corrupted, whereas Photoshop handles those just fine. However, am able to open my .PSD files in Photopea without issue. So, not a direct Photoshop replacement for me. ;-)
@horatioh5469 Says:
Good job. very helpful
@Chris_Page Says:
does Pinta work with the PSD Plugin ?
@Froggie92 Says:
affinity suite?
@ramjetsplace2235 Says:
Photopea is the best, easy and intuitive
@YeOldeTraveller Says:
I would ask why using the PSD file is the requirement, and not some other gap in features?
There are good examples of missing features for GIMP vs Photoshop in the comments.
For my use, I have yet to find a feature from Photoshop (I use guides and books written for Photoshop) that I wanted to use that was not in GIMP. I'm willing to pay a reasonable amount for good software, but Adobe priced themselves out of non-professional work for me a long time about, and I have found little reason to re-visit that decision.
@chazcov08 Says:
So it's not pronounced "Pho-TOE-pee-uh"?
@judsonleach5248 Says:
Sorry that we are a week behind, sir!
Sometimes? Life gets busy and "Slaps You In the FACE!" LOL :-)
Cheers! - Judson & Buddy!!
@jmktg Says:
Is there a preferred browser to use for Photopea?
@skytechbits Says:
I love Photopea. Thanks Chris for sharing more details about each program. Your point of view is right on target.
@ep8029 Says:
Thanks! I'll give Photopea a whirl.
Never been very happy with Gimp. Not very intuitive to me.
@MinaSchloch Says:
Well, GIMP not being able to load proprietary PSD files has not much to do with actual issues with using it for files created on a proprietary program.
@lewisk8742 Says:
Another reason I can add to my frustrations list of Adobe 😂
@CamonaTempest Says:
Excellent video 👍 Thank you 💜
@RonLaws Says:
Photopea is actually one of the best alternatives out there, there is even a desktop app on flathub for it - though admittedly it is just an electron app wrapper, but it's nice if you prefer that over bookmarks in a browser. It's cheaper than Photoshop too, if you want an ad free experience, $5/m Vs. Adobe's $22/m
The Electron App version of Photopea also appears to work offline, so that is a plus for having it over the browser. I'm not sure if it's cached or included in the flat package though.
@d.barnette2687 Says:
Greetings from across the pond near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It just doesn't get better than EC. It just doesn't. Such a treasure. Thanks for all your hard work.
@Dr.acai.jr. Says:
Does GIMP now operate in colour space larger than 8 bits?
@rxmas7234 Says:
Thank you SO much for this video! I've been using PS since version 3 and have really wanted something portable, YOU have done it :) I always love your videos and can't wait to see whats next.
@AlastairMontgomery Says:
Does the spec of your computer effect how well Photopea works?
@KopiOkaya Says:
After 31 years with Photoshop, I finally unsubscribed Adobe Creative Cloud last month. Yes, after more than three decades of being exploited by Adobe, I finally gathered the courage and confidence to divorce them. Why? Because of Photopea. You see, I don't use the AI features in Photoshop CS 2024 but Adobe seems to be interested in selling us that. I am an old-school photographer. I learned traditional darkroom techniques, learned how to use Photoshop but I am simply not interested in AI. Furthermore, the prices of subscription are ridiculous these days. Sorry Adobe... I am done with you after 31 years.
@jeffdingle9677 Says:
Thank you for this excellent video. I have just registered a free account with PHOTOPEA using my Google Account, as it looks intriguing. Looking forward to trying it out properly very soon. It could be my "go to option" rather than relying on GIMP.
Once again, many thanks for your interesting test videos - always worth a watch...
@ss-xy2im Says:
Why do you need psd files in the 1st place?
@cinemaipswich4636 Says:
All of Adobe's programs and applications have of a history of purchases that were added to their stable of their products. They hacked all manner of different structures, hoping they would not crash. Premier Pro (and all its disparate add-ons) is a classic example, where it crashes on a whim.
@lzappa9109 Says:
11/10. Thank you really appreciated.
@qqlove139 Says:
How to develop these online PS, online tooling ,does it use a framework?
@LordWillyGee Says:
I really don't care to used online programmed? Why, some will take it as their own Photo to sell or to giveaway on their websites? You are using their software w/o cost? And some charged for online software as: "Adobe"? But that just my thought.
@igormakuc Says:
Great, Photopea supports multiple languages, even Slovenian!!!
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