Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic are RapidRAW, XnView MP, darktable and digiKam.

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  1. GIMP icon
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    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.

    221 GIMP alternatives

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  2. RapidRAW icon
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    GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring non-destructive workflow, AI-driven masking tools, 32-bit precision, advanced color grading, tonal controls, batch operations, preset system, customizable interface, and comprehensive export options.

    63 RapidRAW alternatives

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  3. XnView MP icon
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    Comprehensive photo management software for viewing, batch converting, editing and resizing images and creating thumbnail sheets.

    181 XnView MP alternatives

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  4. darktable icon
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    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    85 darktable alternatives

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  5. digiKam icon
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    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    139 digiKam alternatives

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    • Flathub
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  6. RawTherapee icon
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    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    72 RawTherapee alternatives

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  7. Adobe Lightroom icon
     478 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.

    147 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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  8. Luminar Neo icon
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    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.

    115 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Apple Photos
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    • visionOS
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  9. Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    196 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

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  10. Capture One icon
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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.

    67 Capture One alternatives

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  11. Adobe Elements icon
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    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    164 Adobe Elements alternatives

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  12. DxO PhotoLab icon
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    Conversion software for Mac and PC that automatically corrects optical flaws, extends dynamic range, and seamlessly removes digital noise from images.

    38 DxO PhotoLab alternatives

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