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 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are Glimpse Image Editor, Corel AfterShot Pro, Pixelitor and showFoto.

Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Corel PaintShop Pro.

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GIMP
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
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AmigaOS
202 GIMP alternatives
GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Essentially it's the closest thing to Photoshop you can get for free.
- - 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.
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GIMP Features
1. Support for LayersGIMP supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Ad-freeGIMP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. PortableGIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Dark ModeGIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Works OfflineGIMP can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Non Destructive EditingGIMP can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in GIMP.
Customizable
Photo effects
High-resolution images
Open PSD files
Retouch photos
Color to Alpha
Image Processing
Select by Color
Built-in Color picker
Batch image manipulation
Comments about GIMP as a Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
Most users think GIMP is a great Corel PaintShop Pro alternative.
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Just as good - and simpler
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shelleybryan
ive used them both and i like gimp
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Glimpse Image Editor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
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Linux
178 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.
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Glimpse Image Editor Features
1. Support for LayersGlimpse Image Editor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Customizable
Retouch photos
Discontinued
The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/
Corel AfterShot Pro
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Photo Manager
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56 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives
Corel AfterShot Pro is fast, flexible digital photography workflow software that combines powerful photo management, advanced non-destructive editing and complete RAW processing.
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Corel AfterShot Pro Features
1. Non Destructive EditingCorel AfterShot Pro allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Raw converter
Pixelitor
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119 Pixelitor alternatives
Pixelitor is a cross-platform raster graphics editor written in Java. It supports image filters, drawing, layers, multiple undo, etc. Currently its main strength lies in the more than 70 image filters and color adjustments, some of which are unique.
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Pixelitor Features
1. Support for LayersPixelitor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflinePixelitor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freePixelitor doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightPixelitor consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Image Filters
Photo effects
Retouch photos
Photographic filters
Java based
Sketching
showFoto
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
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KDE
117 showFoto alternatives
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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Image browser
CinePaint
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Mac
Linux
94 CinePaint alternatives
CinePaint is a deep paint application that edits EXR, DPX, 16-bit TIFF, JPEG, PNG and many other types of image files. CinePaint is available as a native application for Linux, Mac OS X, and BSD.
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The development is discountinued since 2013-05-06https://sourceforge.net/p/cinepaint/activity/?page=0&limit=100#599c65d15fcbc926952bcea9
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Beautify
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Photo Editor
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GIMP
93 Beautify alternatives
GIMP Beautify is a set of GIMP plug-ins for quickly and easily beautify photo.
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Beautify Features
Photo effects
Image Processing
Gimel Studio
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Mac
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Linux
22 Gimel Studio alternatives
Gimel Studio is a non-destructive, 2D image editor focused on simplicity, speed, elegance and usability.
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Gimel Studio Features
1. Node BasedGimel Studio supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
2. Non Destructive EditingGimel Studio allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
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KPhotoAlbum
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Free • Open Source
Photo Manager
Linux
93 KPhotoAlbum alternatives
KPhotoAlbum is an application for tagging and managing a photo collection and making it searchable.
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SharpShot
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Free • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
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50 SharpShot alternatives
SharpShot is a multi-platform picture editing software. It is meant for people who think Adobe Photoshop or GIMP are too cumbersome for everyday picture editing, while other simpler software like...
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SharpShot Features
1. PortableSharpShot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Photo effects
Image Processing
Photographic filters
Image browser
Java based
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 1.0.1, released in January 2012, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine.
Phoduit
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Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Raw Photo Editors
Windows
Linux
29 Phoduit alternatives
Phoduit is a non-destructive photo editor with a node-based user interface. Rapidly refine and retouch your photos, batch process, develop RAW images and more.
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Phoduit Features
Retouch photos
Batch processing
Image Processing
Photo effects
Discontinued
Official site is offline since 25 Oct 2020