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Adobe Express vs Photopea Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Adobe Express is an all-in-one design, photo, and video tool that enables users to create social media content, logos, flyers, and marketing materials. The platform features drag-and-drop functionality, professionally designed templates, and AI-based tools including an AI Assistant for editing and content generation. It offers image editing capabilities such as background removal, resizing, and format conversion, along with video editing tools for trimming, merging, and captioning.

Photopea is a graphic design software designed to help businesses manage image editing, animation creation, webpage designing, and photograph processing. Users can optimize their workflows and achieve remarkable results.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

4.99

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

1.2K

5

4

3

2

1

816

351

64

10

3

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
would recommend this app

4.5

114

5

4

3

2

1

72

34

7

0

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
84%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The templates, quick editing tools, background removal, resizing, and Adobe asset integration make it useful when creating professional-looking content without spending too much time on design.”
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Shivam S.

Data Scientist

“It is the tool I open on my iPad when I am on the move between two photo shoots to validate a simple visual concept with a client.”
AG

Anas G.

Founder, video maker and commercial photographerFounder, video maker and commercial photographer

“For quick design creation, it gives me most of the features I need without having to open Photoshop or Illustrator for every small task.”
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Furkan A.

Lead Designer

Pros

“Its ability to handle PSD files while preserving complex layers, smart objects, and layer styles makes it an indispensable part of my toolkit for quick edits, on-the-fly adjustments, and collaborative file reviews.”
CH

Charlie H.

Owner

“The fact that I can access a near-identical Photoshop experience directly in a browser—without any installation, subscription bloat, or hardware lock-in—is truly impressive.”
CH

Charlie H.

Owner

“What I like most about Photopea is its unparalleled versatility and portability, which fundamentally shifts how I handle design tasks on the move.”
CH

Charlie H.

Owner

Cons

“Additionally, it lacks advanced typography controls, and it does not have professional Colour grading and Effects.”
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Bruno M.

Marketing Executive Intern

“One minor annoyance is that the text-to-speech feature can be a bit finicky at times, and it took a bit to figure out how to use it properly.”
DC

Daniel C.

Digital Content Manager

“Furthermore, Adobe Express has a lightweight timeline, and its Video editor is not professional.”
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Bruno M.

Marketing Executive Intern

Cons

“Sometimes it runs very slow, especially when you use paint brushes, the strokes are a bit slow and lagging.”
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Aroob A.

Web Developer

“Runs in a browser, so performance can lag with large files”
DM

DNYANESHWAR M.

UI UX Designer

“Not 100% up to par with Photoshop but can't complain given the price”
TE

Tony E.

IT Support Specialist

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa month ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa month ago

Key features

  • Total features70
  • AI Copilot
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Annotations
  • Aspect Ratios
  • Automated Image & Video Editing
  • Background Removal
  • Brand Guidelines
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Content Generation
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Convert to PDF
  • Creative Design
  • Custom Fonts
  • Custom Frames & CTA Text
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Customization
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Document Storage
  • Download
  • Drag & Drop Editor
  • File Conversion
  • File Sharing
  • Generative AI
  • Generative Fill
  • Image Editing
  • Image Embedding
  • Image Library
  • Machine Learning
  • Media Import
  • Media Library
  • Media Management
  • Media Upload
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Multiple Output Formats
  • Multiple QR Code Types
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Personalization and Recommendation
  • Photos/Images
  • Preview Functionality
  • Print Management
  • QR Code Generation
  • Real Time Editing
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Search
  • Speech Recognition
  • Subtitles/Closed Captions
  • Template Management
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Text Overlay
  • Text to Image
  • Text to Speech
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Video Content
  • Video Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Management
  • Video Support
  • Voice-Over/Audio
  • Total features12
  • AI Copilot
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Annotations
  • Aspect Ratios
  • Automated Image & Video Editing
  • Background Removal
  • Brand Guidelines
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Content Generation
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Convert to PDF
  • Creative Design
  • Custom Fonts
  • Custom Frames & CTA Text
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Customization
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Document Storage
  • Download
  • Drag & Drop Editor
  • File Conversion
  • File Sharing
  • Generative AI
  • Generative Fill
  • Image Editing
  • Image Embedding
  • Image Library
  • Machine Learning
  • Media Import
  • Media Library
  • Media Management
  • Media Upload
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Multiple Output Formats
  • Multiple QR Code Types
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Personalization and Recommendation
  • Photos/Images
  • Preview Functionality
  • Print Management
  • QR Code Generation
  • Real Time Editing
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Search
  • Speech Recognition
  • Subtitles/Closed Captions
  • Template Management
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Text Overlay
  • Text to Image
  • Text to Speech
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Video Content
  • Video Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Management
  • Video Support
  • Voice-Over/Audio

Integrations

  • Total integrations4
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Dropbox
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Dropbox