Photoshop Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Adobe Photoshop for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Pixlr, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Adobe Photoshop are Clip Studio Paint, Polarr, Adobe Elements and MediBang Paint.

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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. Other popular filters include Windows + Free. 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 alternatives page was last updated Jun 4, 2025
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  1. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

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    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

    219 Pixlr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Gradients
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Correct Red Eyes
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Custom overlays
    11.  AI-Powered

    Pixlr VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Nov 3, 2017
    9

    The fact that Pixlr is browser based is cool at places like school where you can't just install GIMP.

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    Ilgazcl
    Positive Feb 16, 2025
    0

    It was acquired by Apple so you should make sure multi-platform and even Web support continues. Apple doesn't have a good history of maintaining other platforms compatibility.

    Ömer Emin Onaran
    Positive May 27, 2020
    3

    You do not need to download a program, you enter from the web.

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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Pixlr is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Adobe Photoshop.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  2. Clip Studio Paint icon

    Clip Studio Paint

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    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.

    96 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Texture for brushes
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Tablet support
    6.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Custom Brushes
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Smooth lines
    12.  Natural media painting

    Clip Studio Paint VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about Clip Studio Paint as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
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    James Hunt
    Positive Aug 8, 2022
    0

    Far better than photoshop for digital painting

    Guest
    Positive Sep 27, 2017
    1

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

    Guest
    Positive Sep 19, 2019
    1

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

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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
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    Polarr

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Polarr screenshot 1

    Polarr Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Hidden Photo Album
    3.  Photographic filters
    4.  Retouch photos
    5.  Watermark images

    Polarr VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about Polarr as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
    kreela
    Positive Nov 16, 2021
    0

    I couldn't find an option for layers.

    Guest
    Positive Mar 10, 2017
    1

    Free version is the most capable offline editor available in Chromebook. Excellent masking tools in paid version.

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    • Most users think Polarr is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Polarr is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
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    Adobe Elements

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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.

    144 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Adobe Elements Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Lossless Cropping
    5.  AI-Powered

    Adobe Elements VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about Adobe Elements as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
    Bigoukun
    Positive Mar 20, 2019
    1

    It's a lest costly version of PhotoShop, with all the functions most peoples need. So if you absolutly need (or want) PhotoShop and aren't a pro, go for it.

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    • Most users think Adobe Elements is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Adobe Elements is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
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    MediBang Paint

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    MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.

    71 MediBang Paint alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    MediBang Paint screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi-choice brushes
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Digital-painting focused
    4.  Color blending
    5.  Pen Stabilization
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Category Filters
    12.  Texture for brushes

    MediBang Paint VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about MediBang Paint as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
    Whitter
    Negative Oct 24, 2019
    2

    MediBang is used for drawing manga and comic books, NOT editing photos.

    Ryvaa
    Positive Feb 26, 2021
    0

    It's a wonderful software for painting, not editing photos.

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    • Most users think MediBang Paint is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • MediBang Paint is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
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    Snapseed

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    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.

    68 Snapseed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Snapseed screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Healing brush
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Noise Reduction
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Photobooth

    Snapseed VS Adobe Photoshop

     
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    Adobe Photoshop Express

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    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.

    170 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Adobe Photoshop Express screenshot 1

    Adobe Photoshop Express Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Android icon  Android Sync
    7.  Business Simulator
    8.  Support for Android Things
    9.  Sync with Simplenote

    Adobe Photoshop Express VS Adobe Photoshop

     
    Comments about Adobe Photoshop Express as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
    Guest
    Negative Jan 21, 2016
    7

    Limited features and none of the real photoshop features

    Haque
    Negative Apr 15, 2023
    0

    Not even a single useful feature, this is just for adding filters to pictures and making photos the correct size for social media. (from the free version)

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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop Express is a great Adobe Photoshop alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
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