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Photostar vs Embed Editor

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Photostar compared with Embed Editor
DetailPhotostar logo PhotostarEmbed Editor logo Embed Editor
What it doesFree online Photoshop alternative for photos and PSD files A photo editor for web apps that feels like the one on your iPhone
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free (with embededitor.com badge, includes crop, aspect ratio, zoom, focus, flip, rotate and straighten); Lite $49/year (same as Free, no badge, one person or company, unlimited projects); Full Personal $179/year (includes all tools, one person, one product of their own); Full $1,499/year (all tools
Key features
  • PSD import and export with editable text and shapes
  • Layers, masks and adjustment layers
  • On-device background removal and subject selection
  • Healing, cloning and object removal
  • Smart objects and smart filters
  • Offline editing after resources are cached
  • Support for RAW camera files
  • 8-bit and 16-bit editing
  • Multiple export formats including PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF and PDF
  • Editable design templates
  • Crop with aspect ratios (Free, 1:1, 1:2, 3:4, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 2:1)
  • Filters with adjustable intensity
  • Annotations (arrows, text, steps, rulers, shapes, magnifier)
  • Obfuscation (blur, pixelate, solid colour for hiding faces and text)
  • Watermark and signature
  • Handles large photos up to 48 MP without running out of memory
  • Supports HEIC from iPhone in all browsers
  • Edits save as reusable JSON state
  • Works with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js and plain HTML/JavaScript
  • White label with custom colours and logo
What makes it different
  • Completely free with no account required or watermarks on exports
  • All editing happens locally on your device without uploading photos
  • Works offline after resources are cached
  • Opens and saves layered PSD files with editable text and shapes
  • Open-source components with credited licenses
  • Feels and works like iPhone's built-in photo editor
  • No CSS to import; styles encapsulated in shadow root
  • Fully typed with IDE documentation for every prop
  • Edits reopen exactly as saved, still fully editable
  • No server calls; runs entirely in the browser with no licence checks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)19 +19 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
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