Affinity AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Raw Photo Editors

The best Raw Photo Editor alternative to Affinity is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Affinity and 16 are Raw Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Raw Photo Editor alternatives to Affinity are Adobe Photoshop, Photopea, RapidRAW and darktable.

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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.

    224 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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  2. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2461 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    262 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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  3. Photopea icon
     363 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.

    138 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. RapidRAW icon
     71 likes

    GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring non-destructive workflow, AI-driven masking tools, 32-bit precision, advanced color grading, tonal controls, batch operations, preset system, customizable interface, and comprehensive export options.

    65 RapidRAW alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. darktable icon
     372 likes

    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    87 darktable alternatives

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  6. RawTherapee icon
     244 likes

    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    74 RawTherapee alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  7. PhotoSuite icon
     33 likes

    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.

    45 PhotoSuite alternatives

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  8. 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.

    165 Pixelmator alternatives

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  9. PhotoCraft icon
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    Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.

    12 PhotoCraft alternatives

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    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
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  10. PhotoDemon icon
     36 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.

    42 PhotoDemon alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  11. 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.

    168 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

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    • Windows
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  12. Fog Panther icon
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    Raster graphics editor featuring non-destructive layer-based editing with 24 blend modes, 18 advanced tools, masks, Unicode text, CMYK color support, pro filters, unlimited undo, PSD and AVIF compatibility, visual history, print workflows, and high-res image support.

    21 Fog Panther alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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