Summary
Ivan Kutskir created Photopea, an advanced online photo editor designed as a more accessible alternative to popular commercial software. Operating as a solo founder, Kutskir has developed Photopea into a widely-used platform with 10 million monthly visits and 1.5 million monthly user hours. The platform generates revenue of approximately $100,000 a month solely from ads, while maintaining minimal operational costs.

Unique Aspect
Photopea stands out as a free, web-based alternative to traditional photo editing software, offering advanced editing features without the need for software installation.

Approach to kick off
Kutskir developed Photopea independently, focusing on creating a user-friendly and feature-rich photo editing tool. He began with a PSD viewer and gradually evolved the tool into a full graphics editor, maintaining a hands-on approach throughout development.

Scoop

Business Model Viability
The ad-supported free-to-use model proves viable for Photopea, offering advanced features while remaining accessible to a broad audience.

Future Projections
Continued development of Photopea features and potential expansion into video editing or advanced vector graphics editing.

Startup Stats

📊 ARR: $1,740,000

📈 MRR: $145,000

🚀 Startup Costs: $125

👥 Team Size: 1

🌍 Market: Global, targeting users needing advanced photo editing capabilities

👨‍💻 Users: 10 million monthly visits with 1.5 million user hours per month

💰 Funding: Self-funded

👨‍💼 Founders: Ivan Kutskir