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 Android 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 and Photopea.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4824 likes

    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Corel PaintShop Pro Comments
    shelleybryan
    Positive
    1

    ive used them both and i like gimp

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Just as good - and simpler

    • 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
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2450 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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  4. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1670 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Fotor icon
    Fotor

    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing t...

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  6. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     88 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     357 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Pixlr vs Corel PaintShop Pro Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Unable to view multiple images at the same time.

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

    Adobe Lightroom

     478 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Adobe Lightroom vs Corel PaintShop Pro Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    PaintShop Pro is in Editor like Photoshop not a RAW Converter like Lightroom. Thats not the same category of Software

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Adobe Lightroom is a Photo Manager Corel PaintShop Pro is an Image Editor
  11. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     422 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  13. Photoscape icon

    Photoscape

     266 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

     90 likes

    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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. MediBang Paint icon

    MediBang Paint

     120 likes

    MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
    Great for anime or comics
     
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