Corel PaintShop Pro Alternatives for Linux

Corel PaintShop Pro is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are PhotoCraft, PhotoSplice, FireAlpaca and Pixelitor.

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  1. GIMP icon
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    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.

    227 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  2. PhotoCraft icon
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    Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.

    12 PhotoCraft alternatives

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    • Online
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    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
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  3. PhotoSplice icon
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    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    47 PhotoSplice alternatives

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    • Online
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  4. FireAlpaca icon
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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!

    136 FireAlpaca alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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  5. Pixelitor icon
     30 likes

    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.

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  6. Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

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  7. Patchy is a free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux, built for accurate PSD and PSB editing and round trips with Adobe Photoshop. It supports editable text and vectors, masks, layer styles, Smart Objects and Smart Filters, legacy 8BF plug-ins, JavaScript...

    21 Patchy Image Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Flatpak
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  8. Fog Panther icon
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    Raster graphics editor featuring non-destructive layer-based editing with 24 blend modes, 18 advanced tools, masks, Unicode text, CMYK color support, pro filters, unlimited undo, PSD and AVIF compatibility, visual history, print workflows, and high-res image support.

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    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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  9. AliveColors icon
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    AliveColors is comprehensive graphics and photo editing software for Windows and Mac. It comes in Free, Home, and Pro versions, with differing levels of functionality.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. showFoto icon
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    You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • KDE
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  11. ArcBrush icon
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    Build non-destructive image pipelines with 99 composable nodes. One graph produces every color variant, every format, every export, automatically.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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  12. Gimel Studio icon
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    Gimel Studio is a non-destructive, 2D image editor focused on simplicity, speed, elegance and usability.

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