Adobe Fireworks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Adobe Fireworks is Canva, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Fireworks and 16 are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Adobe Fireworks are Affinity Designer, Graphite, Vectr and Polotno.

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  1. Canva icon

    Canva

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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    57 Canva alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Canva screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Online editor
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Export to PNG
    5.  Online collaboration
    6.  Grease Pencil
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Facial Recognition
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  AI-Powered
    11.  Timeline-based
    12.  Ad-free

    Canva VS Adobe Fireworks

     
    Comments about Canva as an Alternative to Adobe Fireworks
    Guest
    Negative •Aug 4, 2020
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    Canva is good for creating social media graphics, not app prototypes.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Canva is a legitimate Adobe Fireworks alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Canva is the most popular Linux alternative to Adobe Fireworks.

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Fireworks is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

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    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    53 Affinity Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Open PSD files
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Snapping
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pixel Persona
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Drawing Tablet Support
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Pressure Sensitivity

    Affinity Designer VS Adobe Fireworks

     
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    Positive •Aug 14, 2017
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    This program is surprising enough, even for those who have been using Adobe Photoshop for a long time.

    Guest
    Positive •Apr 20, 2020
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    Offers vector and raster. Intuitive software. A once off purchase, excellent support and range of formats can be read and saved to.

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    • Most users think Affinity Designer is a great Adobe Fireworks alternative.

    • Affinity Designer is the most popular commercial alternative to Adobe Fireworks.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Fireworks is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Graphite icon

    Graphite

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    Graphite is a free, open source vector and raster graphics editor, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    54 Graphite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Made using nondestructive boolean operations and procedural polka dot patterns

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Node Based
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Text to Image Generation
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Export to SVG

    Graphite VS Adobe Fireworks

     

    • Graphite is the most popular Open Source alternative to Adobe Fireworks.

    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceAdobe Fireworks is Paid and Proprietary
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Fireworks is not according to our users
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    Affinity Designer

    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

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    Vectr

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    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    91 Vectr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Vectr screenshot 1

    Vectr Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Convert images to PDF
    5.  Image Sharing

    Vectr VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  7. Polotno icon

    Polotno

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    A versatile visual design suite offering an intuitive canvas editor, automated template creation for social media and ads, video editing integration for apps, and asset management through unlimited libraries. Supports various storage options and is made for creative scale.

    83 Polotno alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Top Polotno Features

    1.  Layout
    2.  Publishing
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Built-in editor
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Real time collaboration

    Polotno VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  8. sK1 icon

    sK1

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    sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.

    32 sK1 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    sK1 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last updates occurred on Aug 31, 2021

    sK1 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Non Destructive Editing
    5.  Portable

    sK1 VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  10. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

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    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    55 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Designer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Photo effects

    Xara Designer Pro VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  11. VistaCreate icon

    VistaCreate

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    An intuitive online design tool offering advanced features like animation, video editing, and over 150,000 templates. Access a library of 70 million+ assets including vectors, photos, and sounds. Ideal for social media, marketing, and design projects of all kinds.

    74 VistaCreate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    VistaCreate screenshot 1

    VistaCreate Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Content Templates

    VistaCreate VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  12. Corel Vector icon

    Corel Vector

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    Web-based vector app offering cross-platform access for design enthusiasts and professionals. Features customizable templates, cloud storage, and intuitive tools for universal use.

    73 Corel Vector alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Corel Vector screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Built-in Color Picker
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Website wireframing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Embedded tutorials
    11.  Web fonts
    12.  Browser-based

    Corel Vector VS Adobe Fireworks

     
    Comments about Corel Vector as an Alternative to Adobe Fireworks
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    Positive •Oct 12, 2016
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    The positioning of elements is very accessible. It also works pretty fast.

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    • Most users think Corel Vector is a great Adobe Fireworks alternative.

    • Corel Vector is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Fireworks is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Corel Vector is LightweightAdobe Fireworks is not according to our users
  13. Aviary Advanced Suite icon

    Aviary Advanced Suite

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    [The Aviary Advanced Suite was discontinued. On the official website ( http://www.aviary.com/ ) are available SDK for iOS, Android and WP7 and a Web widget for its image editor. Moreover Aviary Photo Editor is available for various smartphones.

    26 Aviary Advanced Suite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Aviary Advanced Suite screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Aviary Advanced Suite was discontinued in favor for their smartphone apps.

    Aviary Advanced Suite Features

    1.  Web-Based

    Aviary Advanced Suite VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  14. Protoply icon

    Protoply

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    Protoply uses templates and reuse assets, colors, and variables to simplify creating visual assets. Upload an asset once and use it across multiple templates, generating numerous images efficiently.

    52 Protoply alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Hardware Accelerated
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Visualizer
    8.  Data visualization
    9.  Image Processing

    Protoply VS Adobe Fireworks

     
  15. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

    47 Xara Photo & Graphic Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer screenshot 1

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer VS Adobe Fireworks

     
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