Adobe Elements AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors for Mac

There are many alternatives to Adobe Elements for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Image Editor 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 Adobe Elements and many of them are Image Editors available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Image Editor alternatives to Adobe Elements are Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Lightroom and Pixelmator.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4750 likes

    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.

    188 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Adobe Elements Comments
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    Can do exactly everything that Photoshop elements can, actually even more than what ps elements can do

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    In times your wallet is empty we need programs like this to be able to share and who knows, to sell our knowledge. In other words; to get you back on the track again. ;)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceAdobe Elements is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Elements is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2430 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    226 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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  4. Canva icon

    Canva

     389 likes

    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.

    113 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Mylio Photos

    Integrates photos from various devices into a unified, organized library, syncing collections across Apple, Android, and Windows while preserving folder structures. Enables multi-platform editing, advanced search, sharing, RAW su...

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  6. Adobe Lightroom icon

    Adobe Lightroom

     474 likes

    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    126 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     420 likes

    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    155 Pixelmator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     83 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    87 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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    Capture One

     35 likes

    Capture One is a leading raw converter and workflow software which enables photographers to reduce the time and effort required to deliver astounding ready-to-use images with excellent color and detail.

    55 Capture One alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic icon

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

     27 likes

    Desktop photo editing software optimized with advanced controls for enhancing and organizing photos. Features include new masking tools, Content-Aware Remove for unwanted objects, Adaptive Presets, denoise and Generative Remove, all part of Adobe's Photography plan.

    48 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     61 likes

    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes

    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Photoline icon

    Photoline

     61 likes

    Photoline is a professional image editor which offers creatives a mostly non-destructive workflow for 8/16/32bpc image processing and compositing in RGB, CMYK, and Lab modes.

    Full vector editing, DTP features, and a HSV/HIS workflow are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
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