Apps with 'Non Destructive Editing' feature

These apps allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.

GIMP
Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Flatpak
AmigaOS
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. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in GIMP without registration.
9. Non Destructive EditingGIMP allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Customizable
Photo effects
High-resolution images
Open PSD files
Color to Alpha
Retouch photos
Image Processing
Built-in Color picker
Select by Color
Image Masking
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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
144 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. Drawing Tablet SupportKrita supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. Support for LayersKrita supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
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. Dark ModeKrita supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Digital Drawing
Blending brushes
Drawing 2D
Advanced brush settings
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Sketching
Texture painting
Customizable
Adjustment Layers
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Kdenlive
Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE
Flathub
Flatpak
110 alternatives to Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
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Kdenlive Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Kdenlive, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Ad-freeKdenlive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenKdenlive supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
4. Dark ModeKdenlive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Hardware AcceleratedKdenlive can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Visual Editing
Split videos
Sync Audio & Video
Watermark free
Non linear editor
MultiTrack
Add subtitles
GPU Support
Realtime filter effects
Live editing
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Adobe Photoshop
Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
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. RAW Photo EditorsAdobe Photoshop supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
2. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Color PickerAdobe Photoshop allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
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. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Photoshop can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
7. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Photoshop can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Photoshop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Works OfflineAdobe Photoshop can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Color correction
Photo effects
Advanced brush settings
Image Processing
Raster graphics
Intuitive Interface
Resizing dpi
License management
Integrated stock library
Drawing 2D
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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. RAW Photo EditorsAffinity Photo supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
3. Support for LayersAffinity Photo supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. LightweightAffinity Photo consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No Coding RequiredAffinity Photo can be used without an coding or programming skills.
6. Dark ModeAffinity Photo supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Privacy focusedAffinity Photo is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. Works OfflineAffinity Photo can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. WYSIWYG SupportAffinity Photo integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
No Subscription
Open PSD files
Optimal performance
Color management
Photo effects
Regulation layers
Photoshop Plugins Support
Apple Pencil support
Batch processing
Vectorscope
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darktable
Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
55 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. RAW Photo Editorsdarktable supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
2. No Coding Requireddarktable can be used without an coding or programming skills.
3. 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.
4. Support for scriptingdarktable supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
5. Command line interfacedarktable either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Advanced retouching
Watermark images
Geotagged Photos
Multiple languages
Photographic filters
Lua scripting
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Adobe Lightroom
Paid • Proprietary
Photo Manager
Raw Photo Editors
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
104 alternatives to Adobe Lightroom
Create incredible photos anywhere with all-new Lightroom CC and 1 TB of cloud storage. Get powerful editing features on any device in a new, easy-to-use interface.
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Adobe Lightroom Features
1. RAW Photo EditorsAdobe Lightroom supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
2. Ad-freeAdobe Lightroom doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Batch EditingAdobe Lightroom allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
4. Facial RecognitionAdobe Lightroom can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
5. Works OfflineAdobe Lightroom can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Lightroom allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Lightroom can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. File TaggingAdobe Lightroom can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
9. Batch Rename FilesAdobe Lightroom supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Nested Folders
Built-in Photo editor
Optimized for Mobile
Mobile friendly
Workflow
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RawTherapee
Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Image Editor
Photo Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
47 alternatives to RawTherapee
RawTherapee is a free RAW converter and digital photo processing software. All changes can be applied and batch processed at a convenient time.
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RawTherapee Features
1. RAW Photo EditorsRawTherapee supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
2. Non Destructive EditingRawTherapee 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. PortableRawTherapee can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Raw converter
Multiple languages
Curve Manipulation
Batch processing
Image Processing
Batch conversion
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Pinta
Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Mono
110 alternatives to Pinta
Pinta is a free, open source drawing/editing program modeled after Paint.NET . Its goal is to provide users with a simple yet powerful way to draw and manipulate images on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
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Pinta Features
1. LightweightPinta consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for LayersPinta supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Works OfflinePinta can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Ad-freePinta doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Pinta without registration.
6. Dark ModePinta supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Non Destructive EditingPinta allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
8. Color PickerPinta allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
9. No TrackingPinta will not track you or use your personal data.
Image Filters
Multiple languages
Color correction
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Ardour
Paid • Open Source
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
88 alternatives to Ardour
Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. It runs on GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Ardour's intention is to provide digital audio workstation software suitable for professional use.
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Ardour Features
1. Non Destructive EditingArdour 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 VST PluginsArdour support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ardour, by handling note and performance information.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
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Graphite
Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Graphic Design Tool
Online
50 alternatives to Graphite
Graphite is an open source, cross-platform, 2D vector and raster general-purpose graphics editor with AI image generation features and a non-destructive node-based effects compositing engine.
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Graphite Features
1. CrowdsourcedGraphite uses suggestions, information, etc., from a large group of people to improve the quality of the content.
2. Dark ModeGraphite supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. No TrackingGraphite will not track you or use your personal data.
4. LightweightGraphite consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Ad-freeGraphite doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Node BasedGraphite supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
7. Text to Image GenerationGraphite generates an original image using only text input through AI.
8. WYSIWYG SupportGraphite integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
9. Color PickerGraphite allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Export to SVG
AI-Powered
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Desygner
Freemium • Proprietary
Graphic Design Tool
Website Builder
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
148 alternatives to Desygner
Desygner is an online and mobile design solution, which offers a simpler alternative to expensive and complicated design suites.
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Desygner Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Desygner.
3. WYSIWYG HTML EditorDesygner allows you to make and preview changes to an application or website in real time, without needing to know code.
4. Ad-freeDesygner doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Non Destructive EditingDesygner 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. WYSIWYG SupportDesygner integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Visual design
Custom templates
Multiple languages
Social media integration
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Apple Photos
Free • Proprietary
Photo Manager
Photo Sharing App
Raw Photo Editors
Mac
Online
iPhone
iPad
79 alternatives to Apple Photos
Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple, intended to be less complex than its predecessor iPhoto .
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Apple Photos Features
1. Facial RecognitionApple Photos can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
2. RAW Photo EditorsApple Photos supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
3. Non Destructive EditingApple Photos allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Geotagged Photos
Hidden Photo Album
Smart Albums
Built-in Photo editor
3rd-party filters
Raw converter
Top 3 alternatives
CapCut
Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Online
108 alternatives to CapCut
CapCut apk is nothing but an all-inclusive video editor we were all waiting for. CapCut or ViaMaker has not become the newest sensation of the video making and editing world for all.
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CapCut Features
1. Ad-freeCapCut doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in CapCut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. LightweightCapCut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Chroma Key / Green ScreenCapCut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
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mp3DirectCut
Free • Proprietary
Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Windows
Wine
28 alternatives to mp3DirectCut
mp3DirectCut is a fast and extensive audio editor and recorder for encoded MP3. Without re-encoding you can directly cut, crop or split your MP3 and AAC tracks, change the volume on MP3 and much more. Direct editing saves encoding time and preserves the original audio quality of...
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mp3DirectCut Features
1. Non Destructive Editingmp3DirectCut allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Support for Unicode
Batch processing
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darktable Features

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Adobe Lightroom Features

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RawTherapee Features

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