Protecting Your Work: Why Local Photo Editing is Safer Than Cloud Tools

Introduction

In an age of AI scraping and data breaches, privacy is a major concern for photographers and creators.

Most online photo editors are "Cloud-Based." This means when you open a photo, it is uploaded to their server, processed, and sent back to you.

Photopeg is different. It is a "Local-First" editor.

This article explains why that matters and how it protects your work.

1. The Risk of Cloud Editors

When you upload a photo to a cloud editor:

You lose physical control of the file.

It lives on a server (temporarily or permanently).

It could potentially be used to train AI models (depending on Terms of Service).

It could be hacked if the service is breached.

For personal family photos, legal documents, or exclusive client work, this is a risk.

2. The Photopeg Advantage: "No Uploads"

Photopeg runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript / WebAssembly.

Your image never leaves your computer.

Even if you disconnect the internet, Photopeg still works.

It’s like having desktop software (like Photoshop) but inside a Chrome tab.

3. Who Needs This Privacy?

• Professional Photographers (protecting unreleased work)
• Corporate Employees (editing sensitive screenshots/documents)
• Parents (editing photos of children)
• ID / Document editing (cropping scans of passports/licenses)

4. Watermarking for Extra Safety

Since you are already in Photopeg, add a watermark layer before sharing your work online.

• See our guide on "How to Add Watermarks").

5. Final Verdict

If you care about data privacy, Photopeg is the safest choice.

It gives you the convenience of an online tool with the security of offline software.

Edit freely, knowing your images stay yours.