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Photopea works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Browser-based photo editor supporting PSD, AI, XD, and Sketch files with layers, filters, and templates

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Adobe Photoshop, PicsArt

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From a Syrian mobile connection, the Photopea editor opened, a ready-made PSD template was loaded from the Templates panel and edited in the workspace without problems.

Landing pageWorks

The photopea.com home page loaded normally in a mobile browser from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

The reporter says they created a Photopea account with a Google account from Syria; the frame shows the Photopea sign-in page loading.

Sign-inWorks

The tester was signed in to Photopea, and the account panel opened showing the free and premium plans.

PaymentFails

From a Syrian mobile connection, Photopea's checkout offered card, Google Pay and PayPal and reached its payment processor's card form with no geographic block, but the reporter says paying needs an international card, which is not available to users in Syria.

UpgradeFails

The Premium checkout opened from Syria and reached the card-details page with no geographic block, but the reporter says the purchase needs an international card, which is not available to users in Syria.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Photopea in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Photopea works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Photopea directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.