Canva AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor alternative to Canva is Affinity, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Canva and 18 are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Canva are Pixlr, Luminar Neo, PicsArt and Adobe Elements.

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  1. Affinity icon
     91 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.

    97 Affinity alternatives

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  2. Pixlr icon
     370 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    250 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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  3. Luminar Neo icon
     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.

    110 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  4. PicsArt  icon
     90 likes

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    162 PicsArt alternatives

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    • Kindle Fire
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  5. 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.

    162 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    • Online
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  6. PicMonkey icon
     50 likes

    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    148 PicMonkey alternatives

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  7. MiriCanvas icon
     2 likes

    A free design platform offering extensive templates for presentations, YouTube thumbnails, and social media. AI-powered tools enable easy creation directly in the browser, supporting animations, videos, and interactive quizzes. Over 500,000 templates included.

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  8. BeFunky icon
     19 likes

    Founded in 2007, BeFunky pioneered online photo editing with a product so ground breaking, that it garnered worldwide attention. Later that year, all that attention led to BeFunky becoming a Tech Crunch top 40 finalist (among 700 companies worldwide) and a spot on digg.

    68 BeFunky alternatives

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    • Kindle Fire
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  9. IMG.LY icon
     1 like

    Professional SDKs for embedding photo, video, and design editing into web and mobile apps. Build custom creative experiences with white-label solutions supporting React, Angular, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more. Powers 500+ million monthly creations.

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    • Online
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  10. MockoFun icon
     6 likes

    MockoFun is an online free graphic designer editor, text editor and photo editor. With MockoFun you can create awesome designs for Web or print:

    • Facebook covers
    • Instagram images
    • YouTube thumbnails
    • flyers & posters
    • cards & invitations

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Pixelcut icon
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    AI-powered creative platform for editing photos, generating images and videos, and producing studio-quality product visuals at scale.

    204 Pixelcut alternatives

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  12. GourmetPix icon
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    GourmetPix is an AI-powered food photo editing platform that helps restaurants and food businesses increase orders with professional imagery.

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    GourmetPix Image Editor
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