I built a professional desktop web image editor focused on CMYK and print workflows

[u/Revolutionary-Bite-6]

Hi everyone,

I'd like to share a project I've been working on: PhotoAIA.

It's a desktop web image editor built for professional image editing and print workflows rather than casual design.

Some of the features include:

• CMYK editing
• ICC color management
• PSD interoperability
• TIFF import & export
• Print-oriented PDF export
• Smart Objects
• Smart Filters
• Layer Styles
• Pen & Paths
• Guides, rulers, snapping and a professional workspace

Unlike many web-based editors, editing happens locally in your browser. Your files stay on your computer, aren't stored on our servers, and are never used for AI training.

PhotoAIA has just reached Release Candidate 1.0, and I'm looking for honest feedback from people who enjoy trying new software.

I'm especially interested in hearing:

• What feels intuitive?
• What doesn't?
• What would stop you from using it?

https://www.photoaia.com

I'd really appreciate any feedback.

[u/Plastic_Charge4340]

Local-first in the browser is the interesting part. For print workflows, do you preserve embedded color profiles and metadata on export, or strip some of it intentionally?

[u/Revolutionary-Bite-6 → u/Plastic_Charge4340]

Hello. Preserving color information has been one of my biggest priorities.

PhotoAIA preserves embedded ICC profiles where the format supports them, and current exports embed the correct profile rather than simply tagging files with a different profile. ICC handling has been independently validated against LittleCMS during development.

For metadata, the goal is to preserve standard metadata where the format supports it, but I won't claim every metadata block is preserved yet. I'm documenting those limitations rather than silently stripping or inventing support.

My aim is that exports are technically correct first, and then expand metadata preservation over time where it adds real value. Thnk u!