I tried dozens of Photoshop alternatives and I keep coming back to this free tool

For years, Photoshop felt like an unavoidable expense for anyone serious about photo editing or graphics design. I explored countless alternatives, from watered-down apps to pricey subscription services, each promising to be ‘the one.’ However, none of them came close to my preferences and met my design workflow. After dozens of trials, frustrations, and disappointments later, I stumbled upon Photopea.