Corel PaintShop Pro AlternativesTop Image Editors & Digital Painting Tools like Corel PaintShop Pro

Corel PaintShop Pro is described as 'Comprehensive photo editing and design tool with enhanced layers, precise selection tools, RAW editing, organization features like keyword tags and facial recognition' and is a very popular Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Corel PaintShop Pro alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Corel PaintShop Pro are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo and Affinity.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

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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.

    190 GIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Flatpak
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    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    shelleybryan
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    ive used them both and i like gimp

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Just as good - and simpler

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think GIMP is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.

    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
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    Adobe Photoshop

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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.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1648 likes
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    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    165 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Affinity Photo

     553 likes
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    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    100 Affinity Photo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    Comments about Affinity Photo as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    Guest
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    Easier, more intuitive, focuses on photo editing, does one job really well and the fact that there is a purchase price instead of a subscription speaks for itself about value for money.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Affinity Photo is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.

    • Affinity Photo is Paid and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Affinity Photo is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
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    Affinity

     48 likes
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    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.

    64 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     330 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.

    111 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes
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    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.

    225 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
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    Unable to view multiple images at the same time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  11. Adobe Lightroom icon

    Adobe Lightroom

     469 likes
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    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    125 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Lightroom as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    Guest
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    PaintShop Pro is in Editor like Photoshop not a RAW Converter like Lightroom. Thats not the same category of Software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Adobe Lightroom is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     421 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.

    154 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Luminar Neo

     81 likes
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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.

    84 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!

    122 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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