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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  1. Luminar Neo icon
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    Luminar Neo

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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.

    68 Luminar Neo alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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    Top Luminar Neo Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Colour Grading
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Remove Image Background
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  AI-Powered
    11.  Raw converter
    12.  Photographic filters
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  2. Acorn icon
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    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.

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non Destructive Editing
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Dark Mode
    Apply filters to your images
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    charumbem

    This is a great little Mac app.

    Positive comment •Sep 21, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks Acorn is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Acorn is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Acorn is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
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    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.

    166 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Glimpse Image Editor Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Retouch photos
    Discontinued

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

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    Roxio Creator

    Comprehensive multimedia suite with over 20 integrated applications offering disc burning, video capture and editing, photo editing, file conversion, DVD authoring, and encryption, ensuring versatile media management and online s...

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    PhotoGIMP

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    A Patch for GIMP 2.10+ for Photoshop Users.

    6 PhotoGIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  Hardware Accelerated
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
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    John Gringo

    It's a good way for Photoshop users to be able to use GIMP.

    Positive comment •Jun 14, 2024
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    • PhotoGIMP is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhotoGIMP is Privacy focusedAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
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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.

    123 PicMonkey alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    PicMonkey Features

    1.  Retouch photos
    2.  Photo effects
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  8. Fotor icon
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    Fotor

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    Fotor is a online picture editor and graphic designer, allowing you to use online photo editing tools, such as add filters, frames, text, stickers and effects…and apply design tools to make creative photo designs and graphics.

    190 Fotor alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Fotor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Handwriting recognition
    3.  Collage
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Design template
    6.  Automatic brightness dimming
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Blur Filter
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    Comments about Fotor as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
     
    kreela

    It has no layers, but it has a nice tool to change the focal point, and it is much easier than photoshop for basic edits.

    Positive comment •Nov 16, 2021
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    Guest

    Simple for using ,with enough tools

    Positive comment •Oct 22, 2017
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    • Most users think Fotor is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Fotor is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pixelitor

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    Pixelitor is an open source image editor with an intuitive interface and with a special emphasis on non-destructive editing.

    118 Pixelitor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Image Filters
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  Image Processing
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Photographic filters
    9.  Java based
    10.  Sketching
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