Corel PaintShop Pro AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best free Digital Painting alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro is GIMP, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro and 19 are free Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are Paint.NET, Photopea, Pixlr and MediBang Paint.

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PaintShop Pro is a photo editor with additional organizing capabilities, including keyword tags, auto sorting and facial recognition.

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  1. GIMP icon
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    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.

    205 GIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  High-resolution images
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Open PSD files
    8.  Image Processing
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Color to Alpha
    11.  Select by Color
    12.  Portable
    13.  Built-in Color picker
    14.  Image Masking
    15.  Batch image manipulation
    16.  Color correction
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    Guest

    Just as good - and simpler

    Positive comment •Nov 16, 2020
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    ive used them both and i like gimp

    Positive comment •Mar 27, 2017
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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 CustomizableCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  2. Paint.NET icon
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    Paint.NET

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    Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.

    170 Paint.NET alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for image plugins
    5.  Transparency
    6.  History Panel
    7.  Export to PNG
    8.  Portable
    9.  Intuitive Interface
    10.  Scan to JPEG
    11.  WEBP Support
    12.  Consistent UI
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  4. Photopea icon
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    Photopea

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    Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.

    108 Photopea alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Brush parameters.
    Editing text, many fonts available.
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    Layer styles.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Digital Painting
    5.  Vectorize raster images
    6.  Photoshop-like
    7.  Sketch to PSD
    8.  RAW Photo Editors
    9.  Text tool
    10.  Free API
    11.  Realtime magic wand tool
    12.  Import from Sketch
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Colorize Photo
    15.  WEBP Support
    16.  Photographic filters
    17.  PDF support
    18.  Texture painting
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    PicsArt

    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

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    Pixlr

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    Pixlr makes it easy to transform everyday images into stunning works of art. Make every moment beautiful with our family of photo editing apps.

    216 Pixlr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Gradients
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Correct Red Eyes
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Custom overlays
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
     
    Guest

    Unable to view multiple images at the same time.

    Negative comment •Mar 19, 2016
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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
  7. MediBang Paint icon
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    MediBang Paint

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

    76 MediBang Paint alternatives
    Great for anime or comics

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Good simple!! And like Adobe
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi-choice brushes
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Digital-painting focused
    4.  Color blending
    5.  Pen Stabilization
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Category Filters
    12.  Texture for brushes
    13.  Blending brushes
    14.  Comic templates
    15.  Image Smoothing
    16.  Image Masking
    17.  Social posting
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  8. Adobe Photoshop Express icon
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    Adobe Photoshop Express

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    Edit, share, and upload photos on-the-go, or access your entire online photo library with a finger-flick using Adobe Photoshop Express for iPhone, iPad and Android.

    172 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives
    Picture Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Picture Editing: Distort
    Picture Editing: Crop and Rotate
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    Mobile Devices

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Android Sync
    5.  Business Simulator
    6.  Support for Android Things
    7.  Sync with Simplenote
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  10. PicsArt icon
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    PicsArt

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    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

    132 PicsArt alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    PicsArt screenshot 1
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    +5
    PicsArt screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Text to Image Generation
    6.  Share on Twitter
    7.  Dropbox integration
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Unlimited storage
    13.  Cloud Sync
    14.  Live Preview
    15.  Support for 4K
    16.  Custom Brushes
    17.  WYSIWYG Support
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  11. FireAlpaca icon
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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!

    135 FireAlpaca alternatives
    FireAlpaca screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    FireAlpaca screenshot 1

    FireAlpaca Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Smooth lines
    3.  Digital Drawing
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Blending brushes
    6.  Multi-choice brushes
    7.  Tablet support
    8.  Drawing Board
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  12. Pixelitor icon
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    Pixelitor

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    Pixelitor is an open source image editor with an intuitive interface and with a special emphasis on non-destructive editing.

    121 Pixelitor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pixelitor screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Image Filters
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Image Processing
    5.  Retouch photos
    6.  Photographic filters
    7.  Java based
    8.  Sketching
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  13. Sumo Paint icon
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    Sumo Paint

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    Sumo Paint is a powerful image editor with a long-standing history as a fully capable Photoshop clone in the browser. Being designed for the browser, it's accessible on practically any system and loads much faster than most comparable desktop tools while still providing core...

    111 Sumo Paint alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Sumo Paint screenshot 1
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  14. Project DogWaffle icon
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    Project DogWaffle

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    Project Dogwaffle lets you be creative without the fear of messing up your clothes. No sudden spills, no funny fumes. You can paint, erase it, and try again, and again, and again......

    111 Project DogWaffle alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. PictBear icon
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    PictBear

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    PictBear is an image editor and paint program that is very friendly toward the beginning user, PictBear is very straightforward and easy to use no matter what your skill level is.

    106 PictBear alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PictBear Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Remove Image Background
    PictBear screenshot 1
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