Pixelmator Alternatives for Linux

Pixelmator is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pixelmator and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pixelmator are PhotoCraft, PhotoSplice, MyPaint and LazPaint.

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  1. GIMP icon
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    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    230 GIMP alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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  2. PhotoCraft icon
     54 likes

    Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.

    14 PhotoCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
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  3. PhotoSplice icon
     39 likes

    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    47 PhotoSplice alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  4. MyPaint icon
     397 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    145 MyPaint alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. LazPaint icon
     46 likes

    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

    57 LazPaint alternatives

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    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Patchy is a free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux, built for accurate PSD and PSB editing and round trips with Adobe Photoshop. It supports editable text and vectors, masks, layer styles, Smart Objects and Smart Filters, legacy 8BF plug-ins, JavaScript...

    21 Patchy Image Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flatpak
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  7. Fog Panther icon
     5 likes

    Raster graphics editor featuring non-destructive layer-based editing with 24 blend modes, 18 advanced tools, masks, Unicode text, CMYK color support, pro filters, unlimited undo, PSD and AVIF compatibility, visual history, print workflows, and high-res image support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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  8. PaintFE icon
     6 likes

    A fast, lightweight raster image editor for Windows. Features layers, blend modes, GPU-accelerated filters, gradients, mesh warp, brushes, selection tools, adjustments, animated GIF/APNG support, and a built-in Rhai scripting engine. Single portable executable, no install required.

    18 PaintFE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. AliveColors icon
     3 likes

    AliveColors is comprehensive graphics and photo editing software for Windows and Mac. It comes in Free, Home, and Pro versions, with differing levels of functionality.

    159 AliveColors alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Beautify icon
     4 likes

    GIMP Beautify is a set of GIMP plug-ins for quickly and easily beautify photo.

    88 Beautify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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  11. showFoto icon
     13 likes

    You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE
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  12. Darkly icon
     3 likes

    Do you suffer from the oppressive sanity of rulers, guides, and nondestructive workflows? Break free with Darkly, home of happy accidents and beautiful catastrophes. Release your creativity from the bonds of logic. Madness isn't a bug, it's a feature.

    52 Darkly alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Debian
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