PhotoQuill
PhotoQuill is a browser-based image editor with layer tools and optional AI editing and generation.
What PhotoQuill is
PhotoQuill is a browser-based image editor with layer tools and optional AI editing and generation. It supports layers, opacity, masks, blending modes, and non-destructive editing, and can open, edit, and export layered PSD files while preserving their layers, masks, and blending modes. Other supported formats include PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, GIF, SVG, HDR, and EXR. The editor works in modern browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tablets, and mobile devices. Its core browser editor is free, has no watermarks or hidden fees, and can be used without an account. AI tools include background removal, object and colour changes, filters, and image generation; generation uses credits. Accounts receive 10 free credits at registration and 5 each day. Images and AI processing stay on the user's device. Paid plans include commercial licensing, with full commercial rights on Premium.
Good
- Core browser editor is free without watermarks or hidden fees
- Can be used without an account
- Edits and exports layered PSD files
- Images and AI processing stay on the user's device
Watch out
- AI generation uses credits
- Full commercial rights are listed for Premium
Who it suits
PhotoQuill suits people who want browser-based image editing with layered PSD support and optional AI tools. It may also suit users who need commercial licensing on a paid plan.
Verdict
PhotoQuill pairs a free browser editor with optional credit-based AI tools and paid licensing plans. Its local processing and layered PSD support may be useful priorities when choosing an editor.
Plans and prices
From PhotoQuill's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 5 credits/day · 10 bonus credits · Forever Free |
| Lite | $9.90 a month | 2,000 credits/month · 1024×1024 output · billed monthly |
| Pro | $24.90 a month | 5,000 credits/month · billed monthly |
| Premium | $49.90 a month | 10,000 credits/month · billed monthly |
| Annual VIP | $249.90 | 50% off; 11,000 credits per month; 132,000 credits per year; dedicated VIP support · 11,000 credits/month · 132,000 credits/year · billed annually |
| Credit Pack | $9.90 a month | 1,000 credits · one-time payment |
| Pay As You Go | $9.90, paid once | Standalone pack of 1,000 credits; credits never expire · $9.90 one-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from PhotoQuill's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI credit system
- Optional AI generation uses credits, with paid plans and credit top-ups available.checked 28 Sep 2026
- AI editing tools
- Features include background removal, object and color changes, filters, and image generation.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Cancel anytime
- Subscriptions can be switched or cancelled anytime without lock-in contracts or fees.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Checkout security
- Checkout uses 256-bit encryption through Creem and Stripe and a PCI-DSS-compliant provider.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Commercial licensing
- Paid plans include commercial licensing, with full commercial rights on Premium.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Failed job refunds
- Credits are automatically refunded when an AI job fails from a system or server error.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Generative editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Image formats
- Supported formats include PSD, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, GIF, SVG, HDR, and EXR.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Layer editing
- The editor supports layers, opacity, masks, blending modes, and non-destructive editing.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Layers and masks
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Local processing
- Images and AI processing stay on the user's device rather than a remote server.checked 28 Sep 2026
- No signup required
- PhotoQuill can be used without creating an account.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 9.9checked 22 Sep 2026
- Payment methods
- Payments support major cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.checked 28 Sep 2026
- PSD support
- Users can open, edit, and export layered PSD files with layers, masks, and blending modes preserved.checked 28 Sep 2026
- RAW photo support
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Support contact
- Support is available by email at [email protected].checked 28 Sep 2026
- WebGPU acceleration
- WebGPU connects to GPU hardware for fast canvas rendering and filter previews.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Core editor free
- The browser editor is free, with no watermarks or hidden fees.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free credits
- Accounts receive 10 free credits at registration and 5 free credits daily.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile browsers
- It runs in modern browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tablet, and mobile deviceschecked 22 Sep 2026
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