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Photopea vs Adobe Photoshop Elements: catalog facts
Photopea	Adobe Photoshop Elements
Freemium Free with ads; a paid premium plan removes ads and adds features.	Paid Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.
Web	Windows, macOS
Opens native Photoshop, XD and Sketch files without those apps installed Runs in any browser with no installation	Guided edits walk through techniques step by step AI and automated fixes for common flaws
Ad-supported unless a paid premium plan is used Performance depends on the browser rather than native app speed	Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years Fewer tools than full Photoshop
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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