FastEdit vs Photopea
Photopea is one of the most impressive browser-based tools ever built: a near-complete Photoshop replacement running entirely client-side, with support for PSD, AI, Figma, and 40+ file formats. FastEdit is also 100% client-side, but solves a different problem: fast media conversion, animation editing, and batch processing rather than photo retouching or compositing.
This is less a head-to-head rivalry and more a question of scope. Here is where each tool excels and where it falls short.
| Feature | Photopea | FastEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy / Processing | 100% client-side, no upload | 100% client-side, no upload |
| Cost | Free (ad-supported), Premium removes ads | Free, no ads |
| Layers & Compositing | Full layer stack, masks, blending modes | No layer support |
| Photo Retouching | Healing brush, clone stamp, Liquify, curves | No retouching tools |
| Vector & Pen Tools | Full vector paths, shape tools, pen tool | No vector tools |
| PSD / AI / Figma Support | Opens PSD, AI, SVG, PDF, CDR, Figma files | Web media formats only (WebP, GIF, PNG, JPG, AVIF, MP4, MOV) |
| Animation & Video Editing | Layer-based animation editing; basic MP4 frame editing | Timeline editor for GIF, WebP, APNG, and video |
| Batch Processing | Batch conversion via Actions and scripting | Drag-and-drop batch processing |
| Platform Presets | None | 79 presets (Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.) |
| Output Formats | PSD, PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, GIF, and others | 12 formats including WebP, JXL, MP4, WebM, APNG, ICO |
| Blur & Redact Tool | Gaussian blur filter (manual selection) | One-click blur/redact for any region or frame |
| Offline Capability | Works offline after first load (PWA installable) | Works offline after first load |
Verdict
Choose FastEdit if you...
- need fast format conversion, batch processing, or platform presets
- want an ad-free experience with no premium upsell
- work with animated formats or video alongside images
Choose Photopea if you...
- need full Photoshop-like layer editing, masks, and blending modes
- want to open PSD, AI, Figma, or SVG files in the browser
- need professional retouching tools like healing brush or clone stamp
Bottom line
Photopea is the right tool when you need Photoshop-class editing in a browser: layers, masks, retouching, vector work, and PSD compatibility are unmatched. FastEdit is the right tool when you need to convert, resize, crop, compress, or batch-process images, animations, and video quickly without ads or account requirements. The two tools complement each other more than they compete.
If your workflow is media conversion, animation editing, or getting files ready for social platforms, FastEdit is the more focused and efficient tool.