BUILD IT UP
Real layers & masks
Stack images, shape your selections and adjust individual layers. Keep every part of your design editable.
FREE & OPEN SOURCE / MADE FOR YOUR BROWSER
AI Photoshop Clone.
A familiar canvas.
A little more freedom.
Meet PhotoCraft. Layers, masks, brushes and PSD files —
a free photo editor that runs right in your browser.
✓ No signup✓ No subscription✓ Images stay on your device
Open your canvas
A canvas, without the commitment.PSD · PNG · JPEG · WEBP · SVG
01 / THE TOOLKIT
Familiar tools.
Fresh possibilities.
You know the workflow. Keep the layers.
Keep the control. Make something yours.
FIND YOUR TONE
Color, with intention
Refine your image with Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation and live adjustment layers. Preview changes as you go.
PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF
Bring your PSD files
Open layered Photoshop documents and export your work. PSD compatibility is evolving; keep a copy of your original.
ALSO ON YOUR CANVAS
Brushes · Text · Selections · Shapes · Filters · Transform · Layer styles
02 / FROM IDEA TO IMAGE
Less setup.
More creating.
Open your canvas.
Launch the editor on a desktop browser. Create a new document or use File → Open to choose an image or PSD.
Make it your own.
Add a layer. Paint, select or crop. Use adjustment layers for color edits you can revisit.
Save something great.
Use Save or Export to download your work. Save regularly — browser sessions do not have autosave or crash recovery.
For the best experience, use a current desktop browser with WebGPU or WebGL2. The first editor launch downloads about 11 MB of compressed app files.
03 / KNOW YOUR CANVAS
A free alternative.
An honest comparison.
Great for exploring and everyday edits.
Still growing toward professional workflows.
| Workflow | PhotoCraft | Adobe Photoshop |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of this browser editor | Free, no account required | Commercial subscription options |
| Layers, masks & adjustments | Available; depth varies by tool | Established professional workflows |
| PSD editing | Supported, with compatibility limits | Native Photoshop document format |
| Generative AI / Generative Fill | Not available in this deployment | Available in supported plans and versions |
| Photoshop plug-ins | No Photoshop plug-in compatibility | Photoshop plug-in ecosystem |
| Product maturity | Early alpha — save often | Mature commercial product |
PhotoCraft is an independent open-source project. This site is not affiliated with Adobe or endorsed by the PhotoCraft / ArtCraft team. Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe.
04 / A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you
jump in.
What is an AI Photoshop clone?
People use “AI Photoshop clone” to describe projects that recreate familiar Photoshop-style tools with help from AI-assisted development. PhotoCraft is an open-source image editor written in Rust. The phrase does not mean this editor includes Adobe software or built-in generative AI.
Is PhotoCraft really free?
Yes. This browser editor is free to use and requires no account or subscription. PhotoCraft’s own code is licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0. Third-party assets have their own licenses; see our open-source notices.
Are my images uploaded?
Editing and image processing run on your device. The site does not upload your image files or store your documents on a server. Preferences may be stored in your browser. Save or export your work before closing the tab.
Can it replace Photoshop?
PhotoCraft is in early alpha. It offers layers, masks, brushes and image adjustments, but is not yet a complete replacement for professional Photoshop workflows. Generative AI, typography depth, plug-in support and file compatibility have limitations. Try it on copies of your files.
The editor is not starting. What can I do?
The initial app download can take a moment. Try a current desktop browser and enable hardware acceleration. You can also try the WebGL fallback or CPU canvas mode. Save your work before reloading.
Where are the source code, downloads and community?
Visit the upstream GitHub repository for source code and documentation, GitHub Releases for desktop downloads, or the upstream community for discussion.
THE CANVAS IS YOURS