Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.
Platforms
- Windows
- .NET Framework
United States
Microsoft Paint AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors
The best Photo Editor alternative to Microsoft Paint is Paint.NET, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Paint and many of them are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Photopea, Pinta, Photoscape and MediBang Paint.
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- 189 Paint.NET alternatives
146 Photopea alternativesBrowser-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.
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Czechia
EU
+2
106 Pinta alternativesPinta is a image editing, drawing and painting application with a simple yet powerful interface. Pinta has a wide range of drawing tools, including: freehand, rectangles, circles and lines. It also has over 35 effects to apply to your images, and also has the ability to create...
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Mono
- Snapcraft
- Global
207 Photoscape alternativesPhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
South Korea
+5
91 MediBang Paint alternativesMediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Steam
Japan
+4
47 miniPaint alternativesminiPaint is free online image editor using HTML5. Edit, adjust your images, add effects online in your browser without installing anything. You can use the Electron based version of the editor if you like.
Platforms
- Linux
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Lithuania- EU
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.
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
169 Adobe Elements alternativesComprehensive 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.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- United States
+8
57 LazPaint alternativesRaster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Since
- Since 2014
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Flathub
- Flatpak
France- EU
+2
Open source image editor with non-destructive editing, 110+ filters, adjustment and text layers, support for smart objects and adjustment layers, cross-platform compatibility, and layer-based editing for flexible image composition.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Hungary- EU
+4
Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
+6
A fast, lightweight raster image editor for Windows. Features layers, blend modes, GPU-accelerated filters, gradients, mesh warp, brushes, selection tools, adjustments, animated GIF/APNG support, and a built-in Rhai scripting engine. Single portable executable, no install required.
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
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