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 Image Editor 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 alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Adobe Photoshop.
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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 Jun 4, 2025
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    Darkroom is moving photo editing to its mobile-centric and computational future. Photo editing is simplified for iPhone photographers, and supercharged with powerful AI-backed algorithms to more efficiently express yourself.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Batch processing
    3.  Presets
    4.  Raw editing
    5.  Color correction

    Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor VS Adobe Photoshop

     
  2. Leonardo icon
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    We believe artists deserve the best possible tools and we are determined to give it to them. The goal with Leonardo is to make the best painting application ever.

    112 Leonardo alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Leonardo Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Drawing Tablet Support
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Sketching
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Image Processing

    Leonardo VS Adobe Photoshop

     
  3. AliveColors icon
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    AliveColors is comprehensive graphics and photo editing software for Windows and Mac. It comes in Free, Home, and Pro versions, with differing levels of functionality. Boost your creativity with AliveColors!.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AliveColors Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  Photographic filters
    7.  HDR Support
    8.  Retouch photos

    AliveColors VS Adobe Photoshop

     
  4. HEAVYPAINT icon
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    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    HEAVYPAINT VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about HEAVYPAINT as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
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    It's really good and interesting software to drawing.

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    • HEAVYPAINT is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer VS Adobe Photoshop

     
  6. KRESKA.art icon
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    KRESKA.art is a free online drawing and painting app that lets you create art directly in your web browser. It offers a simple interface, diverse brushes, and unique features like auto-color tracing. You can use it to sketch and paint without any downloads or installations.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Drawing Tablet Support
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Custom Brushes
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Pixel Art

    KRESKA.art VS Adobe Photoshop

     
  7. showFoto icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE

    showFoto Features

    1.  Image browser

    showFoto VS Adobe Photoshop

     
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