Photoshop Alternatives

Adobe Photoshop is described as 'Raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1987 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then, the software has become the most used tool for professional digital art, especially in raster graphics' and is a leading digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Adobe Photoshop alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adobe Photoshop are Affinity Photo, Krita, Paint.NET and Photopea.

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Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1987 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then, the software has become the most used tool for...

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Adobe Photoshop alternatives page was last updated Jan 21, 2025
  1. Corel PaintShop Pro icon
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    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.

    150 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Corel PaintShop Pro Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Straighten images
    5.  Image sorting
    Corel PaintShop Pro iconAdobe Photoshop Icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro VS Adobe Photoshop

    Is Corel PaintShop Pro a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
     
    Comments about Corel PaintShop Pro as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
     
       
    Guest

    It does almost everything PhotoShop does, and easier. All toolbars easily customizable, can record scripts and add them as toolbar buttons, and is inexpensive to boot!

    Top positive commentAug 17, 2016
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    Shaz Shah

    I do remember using PaintShop Pro before Corel bought it. Corel's no stranger to creative software with their staple Corel Draw. It may not be free, like The GIMP, but PaintShop Pro is a powerful piece of kit without a steep learning curve for those who come from a Photoshop background.

    Positive commentDec 12, 2024
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    Sebastian

    App/Software that is a classic.

    Positive commentJan 27, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks Corel PaintShop Pro is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Corel PaintShop Pro is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. MyPaint icon
     376 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    119 MyPaint alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Sketching
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Portable
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Custom Brushes
    10.  Color blending
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    MyPaint VS Adobe Photoshop

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    uhada

    If you're looking for a painting app, MyPaint may be a good alternative to Photoshop. It has infinite canvas, good, natural brushes and overall good tools.

    Top positive commentJan 19, 2021
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    Guest

    MyPaint is only a drawing program, but it can't edit images. Adobe Photoshop can do both.

    Top negative commentJul 4, 2015
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    sedeti

    My paint is not a image editor

    Negative commentNov 16, 2021
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    • Most users think MyPaint is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • MyPaint is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
  3. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon
     213 likes

    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    84 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Desktop Publishing
    2.  Pixel accuracy
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite iconAdobe Photoshop Icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite VS Adobe Photoshop

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    tobylennon

    Corel Photo-paint and CorelDraw work very well with Corel Painter and Paint-shop Pro. Pretty much everything is covered, there [High-end full-body textile design must be around the corner.] Everlasting licences also make CorelDraw the clear Winner.

    Positive commentJan 14, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is CustomizableAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  4. Affinity Designer icon
     370 likes

    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    51 Affinity Designer alternatives
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Open PSD files
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Snapping
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pixel Persona
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Drawing Tablet Support
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Pressure Sensitivity
    Affinity Designer iconAdobe Photoshop Icon

    Affinity Designer VS Adobe Photoshop

    Is Affinity Designer a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
     
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    DalsPhotography

    Affinity Designer runs as an alternative to Illustrator.

    Positive commentAug 26, 2023
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    Guest

    It appears that Affinity Designer is more oriented toward vector graphics than photos

    Negative commentOct 13, 2023
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    • Most users think Affinity Designer is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Clip Studio Paint icon
     122 likes

    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    102 Clip Studio Paint alternatives
    Blank Canvas

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Texture for brushes
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Tablet support
    6.  Smooth lines
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    11.  Add-ons
    12.  Vectorgraphic support
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    Clip Studio Paint VS Adobe Photoshop

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    James Hunt

    Far better than photoshop for digital painting

    Positive commentAug 8, 2022
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    Guest

    It has pretty similar tools and the results look just as good as in PS

    Positive commentSep 27, 2017
    1
    Guest

    Clip Studio Paint has the best blending tools I've seen so far

    Positive commentSep 19, 2019
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clip Studio Paint is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Clip Studio Paint is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  6. Photoscape icon
     258 likes

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

    190 Photoscape alternatives
    Photoscape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Image Combining
    2.  Collage
    3.  Color correction
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Batch Editing
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Custom Backgrounds
    9.  Image Morphing
    10.  Merge photos
    11.  Batch processing
    Photoscape iconAdobe Photoshop Icon

    Photoscape VS Adobe Photoshop

    Is Photoscape a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
     
    Comments about Photoscape as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
     
       
    DalsPhotography

    It's a bit outdated for Mac, but nevertheless it's useful, light weight, and with some funny tools that you can use for daily tasks.

    Positive commentAug 26, 2023
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    Guest

    I like it because you can merge multiple photos easily.

    Positive commentSep 28, 2019
    1
    Guest

    Simple, no layers, but brushes are available. Cheap, light weighted and goes easy on your machine resources. Even as professional I do use Photoscape for a first review of my photos.

    Positive commentAug 11, 2017
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    • Most users think Photoscape is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Photoscape is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Photoscape is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  7. Graphite icon
     57 likes

    Graphite is a free, open source vector and raster graphics editor, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    53 Graphite alternatives
    Made using nondestructive boolean operations and procedural polka dot patterns

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Node Based
    7.  Text to Image Generation
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Export to SVG
    Graphite iconAdobe Photoshop Icon

    Graphite VS Adobe Photoshop

    Is Graphite a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
     
    Comments about Graphite as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
     
    dco3lh0

    it's still in alpha stage, but in the near future, some years ahead will be the best alternative there is.

    Positive commentJul 8, 2024
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    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
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