Affinity Photo Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Affinity Photo for Mac and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Affinity Photo are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Pixelmator.

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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.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
     
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  2. Krita icon
     1448 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    145 Krita alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
     
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  3. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2433 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.

    228 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
     
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  4. Affinity icon
     73 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.

    78 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Pixelmator icon
     421 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.

    157 Pixelmator alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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  6. Luminar Neo icon
     85 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.

    90 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
     
  7. 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.

    87 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  8. Hugin icon
     140 likes

    With Hugin you can assemble a mosaic of photographs into a complete immersive panorama, stitch any series of overlapping pictures and much more.

    29 Hugin alternatives

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  9. Polarr icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Adobe Elements icon
     84 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    150 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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