Photoshop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Raw Photo Editors

The best Raw Photo 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 many of them are Raw Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Raw Photo Editor alternatives to Adobe Photoshop are Photopea, Pixelmator, Corel PaintShop Pro and Affinity.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4826 likes

    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.

    211 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Richard
    3

    The newest version of GIMP is a huge improvement and make it more look like PS

    Top Negative Comment
    Marek
    26

    Irritating, totally unintuitive, completely unthought-out interface. It may have a lot of possibilities, but a lifetime is not enough to discover them and understand the twisted logic of this program.

    Zakaria Shalih
    Positive
    0

    it's Linux equivalent of Photoshop

    3 of 113 comments
    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  2. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     357 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.

    126 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Photopea vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    16

    Fully supports PSD format with adjustment layers, layer effects, paths, layer masks etc.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For me, who can't afford to pay for every subscription but still wants to use the tools, Photopea is the best alternative to Photoshop. Especially the free version. The structure, functions, and even the keyboard shortcuts are the same. Plus, you can work entirely with PSD files, and vectors are also supported.

    Kris Regina
    Positive
    0

    An actual free alternative to Photoshop.

    3 of 31 comments
    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     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.

    159 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pixelmator vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Dave Cortright
    3

    For the simple editing I do to get photos ready for email and web, Pixelmator is perfect. It can crop (including constrained cropping), resize, and do all the essential color/brightness/contrast/levels tweaks. And the best feature of all, it has a magical healing brush for removing blemishes.

    DalsPhotography
    Positive
    0

    A great program, just got it so I am still trying it, but you have some more tools or kind of different tools than within Photoshop, as you can work with paths without going to lets say , Illustrator.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Can accomplish nearly all of the functions of Photoshop, while still being cheaper, and more stable

    3 of 5 comments
    • Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixelmator is CustomizableAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
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    Corel PaintShop Pro

    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 ...

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    Corel PaintShop Pro

     108 likes

    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.

    162 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Corel PaintShop Pro vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    9

    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!

    Shaz Shah
    Positive
    0

    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.

    Sebastian
    Positive
    0

    App/Software that is a classic.

    3 of 8 comments
    • Corel PaintShop Pro is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     88 likes

    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.

    94 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Affinity vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    OMGparticles
    1

    Affinity has most of Photoshop's features without the predatory subscription scheme. It includes many of the full Adobe suite's features, combining vector and rasterized graphics editing. The UI is clean, familiar, and easy to understand and customize.

    wayback10
    Positive
    0

    Polished interface, feature-packed and very easy to use.

    kazu
    Positive
    0

    The closest thing to have an actual Photoshop competitor, although Canva has a stinky reputation

    3 of 5 comments
    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Photoscape icon

    Photoscape

     266 likes

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

    201 Photoscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Photoscape vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    DalsPhotography
    Positive
    0

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I like it because you can merge multiple photos easily.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Photoscape is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Photoscape is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
  10. Polarr icon

    Polarr

     120 likes

    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.

    143 Polarr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Polarr vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    kreela
    Positive
    0

    I couldn't find an option for layers.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    This more like a photo editor, doesn't come close

    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    • Polarr is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Polarr is a Photo Editor Adobe Photoshop is an Image Editor
  11. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     90 likes

    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.

    109 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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    Snapseed

     94 likes

    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.

    78 Snapseed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     120 likes

    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.

    176 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Adobe Photoshop Express vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Limited features and none of the real photoshop features

    Haque
    Negative
    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)

    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
  14. PhotoDemon icon

    PhotoDemon

     35 likes

    BSD-licensed portable photo editor for Windows featuring multi-layer editing, batch processing, macro support, real-time effect previews, advanced filters, customizable hotkeys, non-destructive tools, color-managed workflow, efficient performance, and broad file compatibility.

    35 PhotoDemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  15. Acorn icon

    Acorn

     75 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Acorn vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
    charumbem
    Positive
    0

    This is a great little Mac app.

    • 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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