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Magnific vs Photopea

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Magnific

Design

A creative AI platform for image, video, and audio generation, formerly Freepik AI

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Photopea logo

Photopea

Design

Free online photo editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Photopea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Magnific premium plan limited to 240K credits annually; Photopea performance becomes sluggish and prone to crashes with high-resolution images or multi-layered files
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Magnific and Photopea actually diverge.

Attributes where Magnific and Photopea differ
AttributeMagnificPhotopea
Starting price€12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Magnific

Nothing recorded that Photopea does not also cover.

Only in Photopea

  • Photo editing
  • PSD compatibility
  • Layer support
  • Selection tools
  • Filters and effects
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Adobe fonts

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Magnific

  • AI image upscaling for commercial projectsnot Photopea
  • Video enhancement with AI-powered editingnot Photopea
  • Music and audio generation for content creationnot Photopea
  • Design workspace collaboration with shared canvasesnot Photopea

Photopea

  • Quick photo editsnot Magnific
  • PSD file editingnot Magnific
  • Web designnot Magnific
  • Social media graphicsnot Magnific

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Magnific

  • Premium plan limited to 240K credits annually
  • Pricing in EUR only (currency conversion fees may apply)
  • Credits expire after 1 year of inactivity
  • Different AI models consume varying credits

Photopea

  • Performance becomes sluggish and prone to crashes with high-resolution images or multi-layered files
  • Risk of losing work due to browser crashes or save failures
  • Aggressive advertising that can slow down the entire computer
  • No local installation option, always requires browser access
  • Basic file organization and version tracking compared to professional tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Magnific

€12/month
  • Premium$12/month
    • 240K credits per year
    • Access to all image, video and audio models
    • Commercial AI license
  • Premium+$27/month
    • 600K credits per year
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • Best value for unlimited generations
  • Pro$172.5/month
    • 4M credits per year with best credit value
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • For professionals scaling content production

Photopea

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Photopea review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Magnific if

Nothing in the data separates Magnific from Photopea on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Magnific review

Choose Photopea if

  • You need photo editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want psd compatibility.
Photopea review

Questions people ask

Is Magnific or Photopea better?
Neither clearly leads. Magnific starts at €12/month and Photopea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Magnific or Photopea?
Photopea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €12/month for Magnific and Free for Photopea.
Does Magnific or Photopea run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Photopea for free?
Yes. Photopea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Magnific starts at €12/month.
What is Magnific best used for?
Magnific is most often used for ai image upscaling for commercial projects, video enhancement with ai-powered editing, music and audio generation for content creation, design workspace collaboration with shared canvases. Of those, ai image upscaling for commercial projects and video enhancement with ai-powered editing are not what Photopea is typically brought in for.
What can Magnific do that Photopea cannot?
Photopea covers Photo editing, PSD compatibility, Layer support, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Magnific: How much does Magnific cost?

Magnific offers three plans: Premium at EUR 12/month (240K credits/year), Premium+ at EUR 27/month (600K credits/year), and Pro at EUR 172.50/month (4M credits/year). All prices require annual billing.

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Photopea: Is Photopea free to use?

Yes, Photopea is completely free and supported by ads displayed within the browser. No subscription or payment is required to use the full feature set.

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Magnific: What refund policy does Magnific offer?

Magnific offers a 30-day refund guarantee with no cancellation fees across all plans.

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Photopea: Does Photopea support Photoshop PSD files?

Yes, Photopea fully supports Photoshop PSD files including layers, masks, text, and effects. It can read and export files back to PSD, PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, or GIF format.

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Magnific: How long are credits valid?

Credits are valid for 1 year. Different AI models consume varying amounts of credits (e.g., Seedream 5.0 Pro requires 75 credits per image).

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Photopea: What platforms does Photopea run on?

Photopea is a web-based editor accessible through any modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. It can be added to desktop as a shortcut or Chrome extension.

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Magnific: Do all plans include commercial rights?

Yes, all plans include a commercial AI license. Premium+ and Pro also include music rights for content generation.

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Photopea: Does Photopea upload my files to servers?

No. Photopea processes images entirely within your browser and does not upload files to external servers, keeping your work private and secure.

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