PhotoCraftImage editor in your browser

Image editor

The image editor you already know how to use.

Overview

About PhotoCraft

Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.

Capabilities

Key Features

Familiar by design01

The menus, shortcuts, panels and tools your hands already know. Productive on day one, no retraining.

Native GPU canvas02

Renders on Metal, Vulkan, DirectX 12 and WebGPU. No Electron and no web view, just a fast native compositor.

Real layered files03

Opens and saves layered PSD and PSB documents. 134 of 135 real-world test files round-trip byte for byte.

Non-destructive editing04

16 adjustment layers, 70+ live-preview filters, smart objects with smart filters, and a full set of layer styles.

Serious color05

8, 16 and 32-bit documents in RGB, CMYK, Lab and Grayscale, with ICC color management and soft proofing.

Privacy & Safety

Your Files Stay on Your Device

Zero File Uploads

Zero cloud transfers. All canvas computations and pixels are rendered 100% on your local machine. All processing is computed in your browser using local device memory.

Saving & Exporting

Use File → Export to save your finished imagery directly to your local file system. Work buffers stay in browser localStorage and are exported directly to your computer.

Workflows

Common Tasks & Solutions

Edit PSD Files Online with Layers

Open, edit, and export layered Photoshop PSD and PSB files in your browser with full layer mask and style preservation.

Non-Destructive Retouching & Color Grading

Apply 16 adjustment layers including Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and soft proofing with real-time WebGPU acceleration.

Cutout, Background Removal & Masks

Precision brush, magnetic lasso, and vector masks for isolating subjects and creating transparent PNG assets.

100% Private Offline Processing

Edit private or confidential client photos safely. Zero cloud uploads — all pixels render locally in WebAssembly.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit Photoshop PSD files online for free?+

Yes. PhotoCraft opens and saves layered PSD and PSB documents directly in your browser without requiring an Adobe Photoshop license or cloud account.

Is PhotoCraft really free with no export watermarks?+

Yes. PhotoCraft is open-source (Apache-2.0 / MIT) with zero subscriptions, paywalls, or watermarks on exported images.

Do my photos get uploaded to external servers?+

No. PhotoCraft is 100% client-side. All image manipulation and filter rendering execute in your browser via local device memory.

Specifications

Supported Import Formats

Supported Export Formats

Versionv0.9.0 ↗

Upstream Statusearly alpha (quoted from the project README)

LicenseApache-2.0 / MIT

Source CodeGitHub Repository ↗

Made byArtCraft ↗ (official web build, independently hosted — Plasa.app is not affiliated)

Official pagegetartcraft.com/apps/photocraft ↗ (desktop installers & downloads)

Say thanks★ Star PhotoCraft on GitHub ↗ Thanks to the ArtCraft team, who write and maintain it.

Workflow Integration

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