Corel PaintShop Pro AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro 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 many of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Photopea and Pixlr.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4737 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.

    187 GIMP alternatives

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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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2425 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.

    224 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Paint.NET

     1653 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.

    163 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Adobe Photoshop Express

    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social med...

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  6. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     337 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.

    110 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    Pixlr

     390 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.

    229 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Guest
    Negative
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    Unable to view multiple images at the same time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    152 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

     89 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!

    123 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     118 likes

    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    167 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  13. 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.

    112 Pixelitor alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  14. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

     88 likes

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    141 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  15. Sumo Paint icon

    Sumo Paint

     74 likes

    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...

    108 Sumo Paint alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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