Online Photo Editor
This free online photo editor crops, adjusts and decorates photos in your browser: 14 light and colour adjustments, 13 filters, text, shapes, drawing and layers, with undo and export to JPG, PNG or WebP. It is a light, no-signup alternative to Photoshop for everyday edits, and nothing is uploaded. Open a photo below or start a blank canvas.
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How to edit a photo online
- Open a photo, drop it on the picture or paste it (Ctrl+V). For a design from scratch, choose New canvas.
- Crop and straighten under Crop: pick a ratio for Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, rotate or flip.
- Fix light and colour under Adjust, or tap Auto enhance; try a look under Filters. Hold "Hold to compare" to see the original.
- Add text, shapes or drawing. Each is a layer you can move, resize, rotate, fade or blend.
- Export as JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with sharp text, or WebP for websites.
What each adjustment does
| Control | Range | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure | -100 to 100 | Brightens or darkens like a camera stop: +50 doubles the light |
| Brightness | -100 to 100 | Lifts or lowers every tone by the same amount |
| Contrast | -100 to 100 | Pushes tones away from or towards mid grey |
| Highlights | -100 to 100 | Recovers or boosts the brightest third (skies, windows) |
| Shadows | -100 to 100 | Opens up or deepens the darkest third (faces in shade) |
| Saturation | -100 to 100 | Makes every colour stronger or weaker; -100 is black and white |
| Vibrance | -100 to 100 | Boosts muted colours more than strong ones, kinder to skin |
| Warmth | -100 to 100 | Warmer (orange) or cooler (blue) light |
| Tint | -100 to 100 | Shifts towards magenta or green |
| Hue | -180 to 180 | Rotates all colours around the colour wheel |
| Sharpen | 0 to 100 | Crisper edges (unsharp mask) |
| Blur | 0 to 100 | Softens the whole photo |
| Vignette | 0 to 100 | Darkens the corners to draw the eye to the centre |
| Grain | 0 to 100 | Adds film-like noise |
| Filters | 13 presets | Vivid, Warm, Cool, Golden hour, Matte, Fade, Drama, Teal and orange, Black and white, Noir, Sepia, Vintage, Invert |
Filters are starting points made of these same controls, so you can fine-tune any filter with the sliders. Colour maths uses the Rec. 709 luma weights (21% red, 72% green, 7% blue) for saturation and black and white.
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Image sizes for social media
| Preset | Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Portrait post | 1080 × 1350 px | 4:5 |
| Story or Reel | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 px | 16:9 |
| Full HD | 1920 × 1080 px | 16:9 |
| A4 at 150 dpi | 1240 × 1754 px | 620:877 |
Platforms change their recommended sizes; when in doubt, keep the ratio and use at least 1080 pixels on the short side.
Disclaimer: Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Inc.; this free editor is not affiliated with Adobe. It is provided as is; keep your original photos.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a free alternative to Photoshop?
For everyday edits, yes. It crops, rotates, resizes, fixes light and colour with 14 adjustments, applies 13 filters, adds text, shapes and drawings on layers with blend modes, and exports JPG, PNG or WebP, free and without an account. It is not a full replacement: there are no selections, masks, healing brush or RAW files. Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe, which is not connected with this tool.
How do I crop a photo for Instagram or TikTok?
Open the photo, choose Crop and pick a ratio: 1:1 for a square post, 4:5 for a portrait post or 9:16 for stories, Reels and TikTok. Drag the frame to place it, drag a corner to resize, then Apply crop. To get an exact size, use Resize afterwards, for example 1080 × 1350 for a 4:5 post.
How do I add text to a photo?
Choose Text, then Add text. Type in the box; pick a font, size, colour, outline and shadow, or a background box for captions. Drag the text on the picture to move it and drag the corner handle to make it bigger. Each text is its own layer, so it stays editable until you download.
Will editing reduce my photo's quality?
Edits are applied to a copy and your original stays untouched until you export. Exporting as PNG is lossless. JPG and WebP at 90% quality look the same as the original for most photos at a much smaller size; the Scale option lets you export smaller or larger. Exports never contain EXIF or GPS data.
Can I make a YouTube thumbnail or social media post?
Yes. Choose New canvas and pick YouTube thumbnail (1280 × 720, the size YouTube recommends), Square post (1080 × 1080), Portrait post (1080 × 1350) or Story (1080 × 1920). Add photos as layers, then text and shapes, and export as JPG.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The editor runs in any current browser on Android and iPhone. Drag with one finger to move layers and draw; the controls sit below the picture. Very large photos (over 8,192 pixels on a side) are scaled down to keep the phone responsive.
Are my photos uploaded or stored?
No. Photos are opened, edited and saved on your device with the browser's canvas, so they never leave it, and the page works offline after one visit. Nothing is kept after you close the page, so download your result before leaving.
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