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GIMP
Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
AmigaOS
Flatpak
200 alternatives to GIMP
GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Essentially it's the closest thing to Photoshop you can get for free.
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GIMP Features
1. Support for LayersGIMP supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Ad-freeGIMP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. PortableGIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Dark ModeGIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in GIMP.
8. Support for scriptingGIMP supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Works OfflineGIMP can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Support for Layers
Customizable
Photo effects
DRM Free
Ad-free
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Open PSD files
High-resolution images
Color to Alpha
Retouch photos
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Krita
Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Windows S
Android Tablet
PortableApps.com
Steam
Epic Games Store
138 alternatives to Krita
Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.
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Krita Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Krita, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. LightweightKrita consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Non Destructive EditingKrita allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
4. Support for LayersKrita supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. Drawing Tablet SupportKrita supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Krita.
7. Color PickerKrita allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
8. Support for CMYK ModeKrita allows you to work using the color scheme for printing, combining the primary pigments (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key).
9. Pressure SensitivityKrita can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
Digital Drawing
Blending brushes
Keyframe Animation
Drawing 2D
Lightweight
Color blending
Non Destructive Editing
Digital-painting focused
Advanced brush settings
Sketching
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Inkscape
Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
X11
MacPorts
XQuartz
135 alternatives to Inkscape
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
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Inkscape Features
1. Support for LayersInkscape supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflineInkscape can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeInkscape doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Inkscape without registration.
5. Privacy focusedInkscape is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. Support for scriptingInkscape supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Support for Layers
Vectorize raster images
Support for SVG
Live Path Effects
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Works Offline
Ad-free
Edit PDF
Customizable
Export to SVG
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Adobe Photoshop
Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPad
Wine
ReactOS
232 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.
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Adobe Photoshop Features
1. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Color PickerAdobe Photoshop allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
3. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Photoshop can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
4. Content-Aware FillAdobe Photoshop can quickly remove objects from your photo and it will fill in the picture based on the rest of the available content.
5. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Photoshop allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
6. Support for CMYK ModeAdobe Photoshop allows you to work using the color scheme for printing, combining the primary pigments (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key).
7. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop.
8. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Photoshop can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Photoshop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Color correction
Photo effects
Advanced brush settings
Image Processing
Raster graphics
Support for Layers
Color Picker
Resizing dpi
Hardware Accelerated
License management
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Paint.NET
Free • Proprietary
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Windows
Windows S
.NET Framework
168 alternatives to Paint.NET
Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.
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Paint.NET Features
1. Support for LayersPaint.NET supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. LightweightPaint.NET consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPaint.NET can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Dark ModePaint.NET supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. PortablePaint.NET can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for Layers
Lightweight
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
User friendly
Minimalistic
Community-based
Built-in Color picker
Support for image plugins
Transparency
Scan to JPEG
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Affinity Photo
Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
iPad
95 alternatives to Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo is a professional, full-featured raster graphics editor. Working in Affinity Photo is always live and you can pan and zoom at 60fps, with live previews and non destructive application. It supports unlimited layers and a dedicated RAW editing workspace, as well as...
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Affinity Photo Features
1. Non Destructive EditingAffinity Photo allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. Support for LayersAffinity Photo supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. LightweightAffinity Photo consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. No Coding RequiredAffinity Photo can be used without an coding or programming skills.
5. WYSIWYG SupportAffinity Photo integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
6. Privacy focusedAffinity Photo is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. Works OfflineAffinity Photo can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAffinity Photo can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Dark ModeAffinity Photo supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
No Subscription
Non Destructive Editing
Open PSD files
Optimal performance
Support for Layers
Lightweight
Photo effects
Color management
No Coding Required
Regulation layers
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IrfanView
Free Personal • Proprietary
Image Viewer
Image Editor
Image Converter
Windows
PortableApps.com
125 alternatives to IrfanView
Fast and compact image viewer/converter trying to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. Many supported file formats and features. Features included: multi-language support, Thumbnail option, Painting, slideshow, toolbar skins, fast directory browsing, batch...
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IrfanView Features
1. LightweightIrfanView consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableIrfanView can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Command line interfaceIrfanView either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsIrfanView can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Batch Rename FilesIrfanView supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Lightweight
Batch conversion
Image Navigation
Portable
Intuitive Interface
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Convert images to PDF
Batch Rename Files
Image Combining
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Greenshot
Freemium • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Image Editor
Mac
Windows
191 alternatives to Greenshot
Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot tool optimized for productivity with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) support. Save a screenshot or a part of the screen to a file within a second or load it up to an Internet-picture-storage and get a public accessible URL (Confluence...
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Greenshot Features
1. LightweightGreenshot consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Upload ScreenshotUpload your screenhots directly to the cloud in order to easily share them with others.
4. PortableGreenshot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Full-page ScreenshotGreenshot can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
Lightweight
Image Annotations
Usability
Annotate Screenshot
Customizable
GPLv3
Edit screenshots
Screenshot OCR
Data portability
Upload Screenshot
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Photopea
Free • Proprietary
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Online
103 alternatives to Photopea
Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.
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Photopea Features
1. Support for LayersPhotopea supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Web-Based
Open PSD files
Support for Layers
Vectorize raster images
Sketch to PSD
Photoshop-like
Realtime magic wand tool
Import from Sketch
Browser-based
Photographic filters
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nomacs
Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Image Editor
Raw Photo Editors
Mac
Windows
Linux
FreeBSD
67 alternatives to nomacs
nomacs is a free, open source image viewer, which supports multiple platforms. You can use it for viewing all common image formats including RAW and psd images.
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nomacs Features
1. Lightweightnomacs consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsnomacs can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Portablenomacs can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Ad-freenomacs doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark Modenomacs supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Works Offlinenomacs can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Privacy focusednomacs is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in nomacs without registration.
Lightweight
Multiplatform
Support for SVG
Crop images
Image browser
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Portable
Customizable
Ad-free
Frameless
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Affinity Designer
Paid • Proprietary
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
Windows
iPad
51 alternatives to Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer is the fastest, smoothest, most precise vector graphic design software available. Built from the ground up over a five-year period, every feature, tool, panel and function has been developed with the needs of creative professionals at its core.
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Affinity Designer Features
1. Support for LayersAffinity Designer supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflineAffinity Designer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAffinity Designer can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. WYSIWYG SupportAffinity Designer integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
5. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Affinity Designer.
6. Support for scriptingAffinity Designer supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
7. Ad-freeAffinity Designer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Dark ModeAffinity Designer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Color PickerAffinity Designer allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
No Subscription
User friendly
Vector strokes
Open PSD files
Support for Layers
Pixel Persona
Snapping
Export to PDF
Works Offline
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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ImageGlass
Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Image Editor
Windows
62 alternatives to ImageGlass
ImageGlass is a simple picture viewer with which you will be able to display your image collection in a very similar way to the one that Windows provides by default, but with some additional functions. This application will allow you to better manage your pictures thanks to the...
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ImageGlass Features
1. LightweightImageGlass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of ImageGlass.
3. PortableImageGlass can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Dark ModeImageGlass supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Ad-freeImageGlass doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Lightweight
Support for Themes
Portable
X86/x64 Compatibility
Fullscreen support
Customizable
Crop images
Built-in Color picker
Dark Mode
Pen Support
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Procreate
Paid • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
iPhone
iPad
46 alternatives to Procreate
Procreate is a multi-award winning, creative illustration app built from the ground up for iPad with a pocket-sized variant for iPhone. The app features a complete, professional toolset that's accessible while still providing the power and flexibility of desktop counterparts.
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Procreate Features
1. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Procreate.
2. Ad-freeProcreate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeProcreate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportProcreate supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Procreate without registration.
6. Support for 4KProcreate supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
7. Support for LayersProcreate supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
8. Onion skinningProcreate allows you to see through several frames simultaneously and make sure the lines of each frame are correctly lined up.
9. Pressure SensitivityProcreate can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
Apple Pencil support
Texture for brushes
Drawing 2D
Custom Brushes
Love
Digital-painting focused
Digital Drawing
Ad-free
Free hand drawing
Logging
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darktable
Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
54 alternatives to darktable
darktable is a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers: it manages your digital negatives in a database and lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable. it also enables you to develop raw images and enhance them.
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darktable Features
1. No Coding Requireddarktable can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. Non Destructive Editingdarktable allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
3. Support for scriptingdarktable supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
4. Command line interfacedarktable either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Advanced retouching
No Coding Required
Non Destructive Editing
Watermark images
Support for scripting
Geotagged Photos
Multiple languages
Command line interface
Photographic filters
Lua scripting
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FastStone Image Viewer
Free Personal • Proprietary
Image Viewer
Image Editor
Windows
109 alternatives to FastStone Image Viewer
FastStone Image Viewer is a fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor. It has a nice array of features that include image viewing, management, comparison, red-eye removal, emailing, resizing, cropping and color adjustments.
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FastStone Image Viewer Features
1. Batch EditingFastStone Image Viewer allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
2. Ad-freeFastStone Image Viewer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineFastStone Image Viewer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Batch Rename FilesFastStone Image Viewer supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FastStone Image Viewer without registration.
6. PortableFastStone Image Viewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
7. LightweightFastStone Image Viewer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Image browser
Batch conversion
Batch Editing
Slideshow mode
Intuitive Interface
Batch processing
Built-in Image editor
Built-in player
Support for Hotkeys
Clone stamp tool
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GIMP Features

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Adobe Photoshop Features

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Paint.NET Features

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Affinity Photo Features

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IrfanView Features

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Greenshot Features

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Photopea Features

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nomacs Features

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Affinity Designer Features

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ImageGlass Features

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Procreate Features

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darktable Features

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FastStone Image Viewer Features

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