Adobe Elements Alternatives

Adobe Elements is described as 'Photo editing with AI and automation in a simple, non-subscription package. Includes fun creation tools, an organizer, and layer support' and is a popular Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Elements for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Adobe Elements alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adobe Elements are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Affinity Photo.

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Adobe Elements alternatives page was last updated Apr 6, 2025
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  1. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

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

    62 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Corel AfterShot Pro Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  Raw converter

    Corel AfterShot Pro VS Adobe Elements

     
  2. 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...

    58 Photomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    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

     
  4. 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.

    120 Acorn alternatives

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    • 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

     
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  6. Sumo Paint icon

    Sumo Paint

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    Sumo Paint is a powerful image editor with a long-standing history as a fully capable Photoshop clone in the browser. Being designed for the browser, it's accessible on practically any system and loads much faster than most comparable desktop tools while still providing core...

    108 Sumo Paint alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Sumo Paint VS Adobe Elements

     
  7. Imagine icon

    Imagine

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    Imagine is an Image & Animation Viewer for Windows with screen capture function.

    107 Imagine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Slide Show
    5.  Support for GIF
    6.  Batch conversion

    Imagine VS Adobe Elements

     
  8. Movavi Photo Editor icon

    Movavi Photo Editor

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    Photo software tailored for all photographers, offering quick and effective tools for image editing. Features include intuitive interface, adjust tools for brightness, contrast, saturation, and exposure. Filters and cropping with aspect ratio presets for unique style creation.

    84 Movavi Photo Editor alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Movavi Photo Editor Features

    1.  Remove Image Background
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Remove Unwanted Objects
    4.  Retouch photos
    5.  Photographic filters
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Watermark images

    Movavi Photo Editor VS Adobe Elements

     
  10. Photo Variants icon

    Photo Variants

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    Photo Variants is innovative photo editing software for Windows.

    20 Photo Variants alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    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

     
  11. CyberLink PhotoDirector icon

    CyberLink PhotoDirector

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    PhotoDirector is CyberLink’s professional level photo workflow application, extending from award-winning video editing software, PowerDirector.

    54 CyberLink PhotoDirector alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    CyberLink PhotoDirector Features

    1.  Non Destructive Editing

    CyberLink PhotoDirector VS Adobe Elements

     
  12. 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.

    76 Diffractor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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

     
  13. 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

    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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    showFoto

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    You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.

    109 showFoto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE
    showFoto screenshot 1

    showFoto Features

    1.  Image browser

    showFoto VS Adobe Elements

     
  15. ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor icon

    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor

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    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor makes it easy to create the photos you’ve always envisioned. Apply stunning effects and filters, work with object layers effortlessly, quickly correct common photo flaws, and make advanced edits like a pro.

    67 ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor alternatives

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    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Correct Red Eyes
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Remove Unwanted Objects
    5.  Photographic filters

    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor VS Adobe Elements

     
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