Photopea or GIMP for occasional client image edits?
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I only edit a few layered images each month. Should I use a browser editor or install a desktop tool?
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Start with a copy of one representative file. Photopea runs in the browser; GIMP is a desktop option for Windows, macOS and Linux. Check layers, text and the final export in the destination app. Choose based on that result and your working environment, rather than expecting every format to transfer perfectly.
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