Corel PaintShop Pro AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor 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 loads of them are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity and Photopea.

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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.

    198 GIMP alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  2. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2435 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.

    230 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
     
  3. Paint.NET icon
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    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    167 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
     
  4. Affinity icon
     76 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    78 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Photopea icon
     352 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.

    117 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Adobe Lightroom icon
     477 likes

    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    128 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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  7. Pixlr icon
     368 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.

    239 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
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  8. Pixelmator icon
     421 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.

    157 Pixelmator alternatives

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    • Paid
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  9. Luminar Neo icon
     87 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    93 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
     
  10. 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.

    172 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

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    • Freemium
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