Adobe has been the industry standard for years because few other free programs can measure up. One of those solid competitors is Photopea, which offers many similar tools with the same capabilities for free. But its true strength lies in its hidden capabilities; a handful of advanced tools that put the program on par with Photoshop. I think these tools deserve to be spotlighted.

One of the most underrated features in Photopea is the Puppet Warp tool, which I thought was unique to Photoshop when I first got into editing. This tool allows for complex and very precise manipulation of images. You can warp and distort specific parts of an image, which can be utilized to fix perspective issues caused by the camera lens or angle. It can also be used to create unique effects, such as turning straight lines into interesting-looking squiggles.

You'll find it by going to Edit -> Puppet Warp. Make sure you have the Move tool selected, then start pinning dots on your image in the areas you want to warp. By clicking and dragging the dots, your image will start warping. The toolbar at the top allows you to adjust the warp settings, such as density and expansion size.