Affinity Photo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors for Linux

Affinity Photo is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Photo Editor alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Affinity Photo and five of them are Photo Editors available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Photo Editor alternatives to Affinity Photo are Krita, Ayin, Glimpse Image Editor and Pixelitor.

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Real-time raster graphics editor with non-destructive edits, unlimited layers, and workspace for RAW editing, supporting major colour spaces and formats.

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Affinity Photo alternatives page was last updated Dec 4, 2024
  1. GIMP icon
     4598 likes

    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    202 GIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  DRM Free
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  High-resolution images
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Open PSD files
    9.  Image Processing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Color to Alpha
    12.  Works Offline
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    Indiana Lake

    The best thing about this is the fact that it’s free and open–source. To compare it to Adobe Photoshop, I don’t think it’s ready. It makes a really convenient tool for when you’re starting out with designing and editing simple images for personal publication. But like some users here, I agree to the observation that it’s rather difficult to create a smooth, intuitive workflow.

    Top positive commentFeb 27, 2023
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    TopSock

    It doesn't have non-destructive adjustment layers.

    Top negative commentOct 9, 2021
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    WillZegal

    Powerfull and free on every OS. Affinity needs a licence for EACH OS AND to pay full licence for each new version, except if you bought the whole Serifs products licence. Then you've 25% discount for upgrade. Gimp is a bit dense and unclear, but not so much compared to Affinity (V1 owned). I bought Affinity Photo at a discount price, hopping it will be easyer, but it's not obvious.

    Positive commentOct 9, 2024
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    • Most users think GIMP is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon
     1311 likes

    Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.

    151 Krita alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Digital Drawing
    2.  Blending brushes
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Drawing Tablet Support
    7.  Digital-painting focused
    8.  Sketching
    9.  Color blending
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Cross-Platform
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    Guest

    You draw, you don't edidit photos

    Negative commentJun 5, 2020
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    Guest

    The text tool is awful. Not even close to Affinity.

    Negative commentOct 1, 2022
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    • Most users think Krita is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is LightweightAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  3. Ayin icon
     8 likes

    Ayin is a free and open source photo editing software available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

    43 Ayin alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Invert colours
    7.  Image Processing
    8.  Merge photos
    9.  Photo effects
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  4. Glimpse Image Editor icon
     32 likes

    Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.

    176 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
    Glimpse Image Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Glimpse Image Editor Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Retouch photos
    Discontinued

    The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/

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  5. Pixelitor icon
     24 likes

    Pixelitor is an open source image editor with an intuitive interface and with a special emphasis on non-destructive editing.

    121 Pixelitor alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Image Filters
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  Image Processing
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Photographic filters
    9.  Java based
    10.  Sketching
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