Affinity Photo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Raw Photo Editors

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

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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 Jun 6, 2025
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  1. GIMP icon
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    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.

    182 GIMP alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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

    GIMP VS Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    Top Positive Comment
    Indiana Lake
    Feb 27, 2023
    2

    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 Negative Comment
    TopSock
    Oct 9, 2021
    -2

    It doesn't have non-destructive adjustment layers.

    Most Recent Comment
    WillZegal
    Positive Oct 9, 2024
    0

    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.

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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. Adobe Photoshop icon
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    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.

    218 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated

    Adobe Photoshop VS Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    Gregor Zobjak
    Jun 24, 2023
    1

    Still the market leader in terms of themes AI & plugin support, other features are almost identically available as in Affinity Photo...

    Pedro Trujillo
    Positive May 8, 2022
    0

    Expensive.... but, the best

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    • Almost everyone thinks Adobe Photoshop is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Photopea icon
     313 likes
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    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.

    103 Photopea alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required

    Photopea VS Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about Photopea as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    Gregor Zobjak
    Positive Jun 24, 2023
    0

    just like an Online & free version of Photoshop.. has almost all features.

    Guest
    Positive Oct 30, 2019
    0

    Online version, fully supporting PSD file format and EVERY PS function. Free.

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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Pixelmator icon
     420 likes
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    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.

    149 Pixelmator alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Multiple Font Colors
    8.  Asset Pipeline
    9.  Support for 64 bit

    Pixelmator VS Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about Pixelmator as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    Guest
    Positive Jun 7, 2020
    0

    Because it's simpler and it works.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixelmator is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Photoscape icon
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    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    193 Photoscape alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Collage
    2.  Image Combining
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Color correction
    5.  Batch Editing
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Image Morphing
    9.  Merge photos
    10.  Custom Backgrounds
    11.  Lossless quality
    12.  Batch processing

    Photoscape VS Affinity Photo

     
  6. Luminar Neo icon
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    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.

    75 Luminar Neo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom

    Top Luminar Neo Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Image Upscaling
    4. Adobe Lightroom icon  Lightroom Integration
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Photographic filters
    7.  Image Filters
    8.  Raw editing
    9.  Remove Unwanted Objects
    10.  Curve Manipulation
    11.  Presets
    12.  Color correction

    Luminar Neo VS Affinity Photo

     
  7. Snapseed icon
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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.

    70 Snapseed alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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 Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about Snapseed as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    GiddyUpHorsey
    Positive Aug 3, 2022
    0

    Affinity Photo has power but Snapseed is quicker and easier to use. Both have their place in your toolbox.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Snapseed is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • Snapseed is Free and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Snapseed is LightweightAffinity Photo is not according to our users
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    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 Affinity Photo

     
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    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.

    155 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Corel PaintShop Pro Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Straighten images
    5.  Image sorting

    Corel PaintShop Pro VS Affinity Photo

     
    Comments about Corel PaintShop Pro as an Alternative to Affinity Photo
    Pedro Trujillo
    Positive May 8, 2022
    0

    A few bucks more... a few features more

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    • Corel PaintShop Pro is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is also Paid and Proprietary
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