Edit photos on a laptop without installing anything
A layered photo editor that runs in the laptop's browser, keeps the photos on the laptop, and keeps working when the Wi-Fi drops. What you need, what a laptop is good and less good at, and how to set it up in two minutes.
Beginner2 min readUpdated 27 September 2026Editor · Install as an app
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Set it up
- Open voidcanvas.app/editor. On the start screen, click Open a photo or drop one on it.
- Install it: the install icon at the right of the address bar in Chrome or Edge, or File, Add to Dock in Safari on a Mac. It opens in its own window and works offline after the first visit.
- If you use the AI tools (Remove background, Select subject), run each once while online. The models download once and then work offline.
Working on a laptop
| Tip | |
|---|---|
| Zoom and pan | Pinch on the trackpad, or Ctrl and scroll (Cmd on a Mac). Hold Space and drag to pan. Ctrl+1 for 100 per cent, Ctrl+0 to fit. |
| Small screen | The Simple workspace shows only Properties and Layers. Window, Interface size makes the panels smaller. |
| Precise edits | Use selections and masks rather than freehand painting on a trackpad; Select subject does the hard part. |
| Memory | Photos over 4096 px are scaled to 4096 on import. Close other heavy tabs if the laptop slows down. |
| Battery | Filters and AI tools use the processor or graphics chip. Plug in for long sessions. |
Where the photos go
Designs are saved in the browser on that laptop. Export a PNG or JPG (Ctrl+E) for the finished photo, and save a .void file (Ctrl+Shift+S) if you want the layers on disk or on another computer. Clearing the browser's site data deletes designs kept in the browser, so keep a .void copy of anything that matters.
Is it really free with no watermark?
Yes. Exports are clean at full size. There is no paid tier needed for editing.
Does it work on a Chromebook?
Yes, in Chrome, with the full desktop Editor. Install it as an app from the address bar for offline use.