Photoshop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor 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 loads of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Adobe Photoshop are Pixelmator, Paint.NET, Affinity and Photopea.

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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.

    221 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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  2. Pixelmator icon
     422 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.

    163 Pixelmator alternatives

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  3. Paint.NET icon
     1671 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    178 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  4. Affinity icon
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    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.

    104 Affinity alternatives

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  5. Photopea icon
     362 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.

    135 Photopea alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Suite featuring tools for vector illustration, image editing, page layout, bitmap tracing to convert bitmaps to vectors, asset browsing, web page creation, screen capture, file compatibility, color management, and professional multi-page document design.

    93 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

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    • Online
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  7. Pixlr icon
     369 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    255 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Online
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  8. PhotoSuite icon
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    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    44 PhotoSuite alternatives

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  9. PixiEditor icon
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    Create pixel-perfect sprites, raster paintings, and scalable vector graphics with a unified open-source editor featuring frame-by-frame animation, a node-based workflow, custom shaders, procedural art tools, anti-aliased brushes, and versatile export options.

    47 PixiEditor alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
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  10. PhotoGIMP icon
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    Open-source patch modifies the layout, shortcuts, and workspace of the image editor to resemble Adobe's design, providing custom splash screens, icon, and menus for ease of use, while retaining original features and supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

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  11. QuickEdit icon
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    Lightweight tool offering cropping, drawing, text editing with formatting options, GPUImage filters, smooth Jetpack Compose-based animations, quick saving, and direct sharing to social media apps, designed for fast, simple photo enhancements on any device.

    59 QuickEdit alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  12. 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.

    111 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

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