Photoshop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Raw Photo Editors

The best Raw Photo Editors alternative to Adobe Photoshop 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 Photoshop and many of them are Raw Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Raw Photo Editors alternatives to Adobe Photoshop are Photopea, Pixelmator, Corel PaintShop Pro and Affinity.

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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.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
     
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  2. Photopea icon
     351 likes

    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    113 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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  3. Pixelmator icon
     421 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.

    157 Pixelmator alternatives

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  4. Corel's tool provides comprehensive photo editing and design features including enhanced layers, precise tools, RAW editing, and organization capabilities such as keyword tags, auto sorting, and facial recognition, making it ideal for both novices and professionals in various projects.

    159 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  5. Affinity icon
     73 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    78 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  6. Photoscape icon
     262 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    194 Photoscape alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  7. Polarr icon
     120 likes

    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    140 Polarr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  8. Luminar Neo icon
     85 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.

    90 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
     
  9. Snapseed icon
     89 likes

    Snapseed is a photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere, to transform any image into an extraordinary photo.

    74 Snapseed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    171 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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  11. PhotoDemon icon
     33 likes

    BSD-licensed portable photo editor for Windows featuring multi-layer editing, batch processing, macro support, real-time effect previews, advanced filters, customizable hotkeys, non-destructive tools, color-managed workflow, efficient performance, and broad file compatibility.

    30 PhotoDemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Acorn icon
     75 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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