Free, layer-based photo editor
Sarah's Photo Lab runs entirely in your browser. Every change — a filter, a text, a drawing — becomes an editable layer you can reopen at any time. No sign-up, no watermark, no uploads.
- Real layersStack, reorder, hide, duplicate and reopen any effect.
- Filters as layersAdd multiple film looks and blend them freely.
- Text & shapesFully editable after placing — font, weight, color, outline, thickness, fill.
- DrawFree-hand, lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, stars, hearts.
- Background removalMake a plain background transparent.
- RetouchSmooth skin and heal blemishes.
- ConvertPNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP.
How it works
Drop a photo. Every tool you apply adds a layer. Click any layer in the stack to reopen its properties — nothing is ever locked in. Use Undo to travel back.
FAQ
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Can I edit a text or drawing after adding it?
Yes. Click the layer in the stack and change anything — text, font, color, size, rotation, opacity, blend mode.
Which file formats can I open and save?
Open JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF (first frame), BMP, SVG and AVIF. Save as PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF or BMP. Formats your browser cannot encode are marked unavailable in the Save as panel. HEIC photos must be converted to JPG first.
Keyboard shortcuts
V select · S smooth · H blemish · K crop · T text · J sticker · D draw · G shape · Ctrl/Cmd+Z undo · Ctrl/Cmd+Y or Shift+Z redo · Ctrl/Cmd+S save · + and − zoom · 0 fit · Delete removes the active layer · Enter applies a crop · Esc cancels it.
Are filters really layers?
Yes. Each filter, effect or adjustment you apply becomes its own layer you can later remove, reorder or edit.