Adobe Elements AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors - Page 2

The best Photo Editor alternative to Adobe Elements 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 loads of them are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Adobe Elements are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo and Photopea.

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Adobe Elements alternatives page was last updated Apr 6, 2025
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  1. Capture One icon

    Capture One

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    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.

    52 Capture One alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Capture One Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Raw editing
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  Batch Editing
    5.  Raw converter
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Catalogue local images

    Capture One VS Adobe Elements

     
  2. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic icon

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

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    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.

    43 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Organizing

    Top Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Tagging
    12.  File Organizer

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic VS Adobe Elements

     
  4. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

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    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

    133 PicsArt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    PicsArt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Text to Image Generation
    7.  Share on Twitter
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Ad-free

    PicsArt VS Adobe Elements

     
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    Fotor

    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 t...

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    PicMonkey

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    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    PicMonkey Features

    1.  Retouch photos
    2.  Photo effects

    PicMonkey VS Adobe Elements

     
  7. Photomator icon

    Photomator

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    Photomator is the most powerful photo editing app ever designed for a mobile device. It features over 30 desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW, deep integration with the Photos app and iCloud Photos, tools powered by...

    59 Photomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Photomator Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Drawing Tablet Support
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Custom Brushes
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Presets
    10.  Color correction
    11.  Batch image manipulation
    12.  Remove Unwanted Objects

    Photomator VS Adobe Elements

     
  8. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     57 likes
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    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.

    190 Fotor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Fotor screenshot 1

    Fotor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Handwriting recognition
    3.  Collage
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Design template
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Automatic brightness dimming
    8.  Retouch photos
    9.  Blur Filter

    Fotor VS Adobe Elements

     
  10. Glimpse Image Editor icon

    Glimpse Image Editor

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    Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Glimpse Image Editor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Retouch photos

    Glimpse Image Editor VS Adobe Elements

     
  11. Photoline icon

    Photoline

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    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    Photoline screenshot 1

    Photoline Features

    1.  Retouch photos
    2.  Image Processing
    3.  Color correction
    4.  Adjustment Layers
    5.  RAW-Conversion

    Photoline VS Adobe Elements

     
  12. Acorn icon

    Acorn

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    Acorn is a photo editor built for the rest of us. With a simple interface and tools for adding everything from text, shapes, and effects, you can make the perfect picture in seconds and minutes, not hours and days.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Cropping an image in Acorn

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non Destructive Editing
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Dark Mode

    Acorn VS Adobe Elements

     
  13. Diffractor icon

    Diffractor

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    Diffractor unifies managing photo, video and audio files. If you centralize media on that trusty old PC; let Diffractor do the heavy lifting.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Diffractor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Batch Rename Files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Rewindable video thumbnails

    Diffractor VS Adobe Elements

     
  14. Photo Variants icon

    Photo Variants

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    Photo Variants is innovative photo editing software for Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  Drawing Tablet Support
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  Custom Brushes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Photographic filters

    Photo Variants VS Adobe Elements

     
  15. Photo Editor icon

    Photo Editor

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    Adjust color, add effects, rotate, crop, resize, frame, and draw on your photos. Color adjustment options include hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness. Additionally, Photo Editor offers a large variety of effects for your photos including gamma correction, auto contrast...

    111 Photo Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Color (Curves)
    Color (Levels)
    Text (Image)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Retouch photos
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Photographic filters
    8.  Multiple languages

    Photo Editor VS Adobe Elements

     
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