Learn Photopea: The Free Photo and Graphics Editor

This 29-minute tutorial from Teacher's Tech introduces Photopea, a powerful free online photo and graphics editor that works directly in your browser without downloads or subscriptions. Master professional-level editing techniques including navigating the interface, cropping and resizing images, working with layers and masks, adding text and shapes, applying filters, and exporting in multiple formats. The comprehensive walkthrough covers essential tools like selection, brush, healing, and clone tools, along with advanced features such as layer styles, adjustment layers, and vector graphics. Perfect for beginners, students, educators, and small business owners looking to create professional visuals without expensive software. The tutorial includes a detailed timeline covering everything from basic interface navigation to saving projects to cloud storage services.

Syllabus

00:00 – Intro: Free Photoshop Alternative in Browser
00:26 – What is Photopea? Key Features
01:00 – No Account Needed But Optional Benefits
01:29 – Start a Project: New, Open File, or Templates
01:58 – User Interface Overview Toolbar, Menu, Panels
03:34 – Crop Tool Explained
04:21 – Zoom & Navigation Tools
06:06 – Move & Transform Controls
06:53 – Selection Tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso
08:18 – Magic Wand & Quick Selection Tools
10:37 – Brush & Pencil Tool Basics
12:06 – Eraser Tool
12:36 – Eyedropper Tool Picking Colors
13:19 – Clone Tool: Copy from One Part to Another
14:17 – Healing & Spot Healing Tools Remove Blemishes
15:39 – Advanced Tools: Blur, Sharpen, Smudge
16:39 – Dodge, Burn & Sponge Tools Lighting & Saturation
17:30 – Text Tool: Adding & Editing Text Layers
19:32 – Working with Layers Visibility & Locking
20:10 – Shapes & Vector Graphics
21:05 – Duplicating & Managing Layers
21:41 – Layer Order & Group Movement
22:44 – Copying and Pasting Between Projects
23:48 – Photopea Gallery: Search & Insert Images
24:06 – Layer Styles Stroke, Shadow, Bevel
24:53 – Adjustment Layers Color, Brightness, etc.
25:42 – Targeted Edits with Selection + Adjustments
26:38 – Flattening Layers Before Exporting
27:27 – Saving Options: PSD, PNG, JPEG, SVG
28:07 – Saving to Cloud Drives Google, OneDrive, etc.
28:31 – Wrap-Up: Start Designing with Photopea!