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 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are FireAlpaca, Pixelitor, Corel AfterShot Pro and AliveColors.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4744 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.

    189 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Corel PaintShop Pro Comments
    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.
    • 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. 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!

    124 FireAlpaca alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Pixelitor icon

    Pixelitor

     27 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.

    114 Pixelitor alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Corel AfterShot Pro

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

    https://www.aftershotpro.com
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    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Glimpse Image Editor icon

    Glimpse Image Editor

     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. AliveColors icon

    AliveColors

     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. showFoto icon

    showFoto

     14 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE
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  12. Beautify icon

    Beautify

     4 likes

    GIMP Beautify is a set of GIMP plug-ins for quickly and easily beautify photo.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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  13. CinePaint icon

    CinePaint

     15 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  14. Phoduit icon

    Phoduit

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Retouch photos non-destructively
     
  15. Fog Panther icon

    Fog Panther

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    Fog Panther is a professional raster graphics editor designed for digital artists, photographers, and designers. It provides a familiar, industry-standard interface with powerful features for image manipulation and creation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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