PaintStar Alternatives

PaintStar is described as 'Versatile digital image processing software suitable for such tasks as retouching of photographs, composing and authoring images, image morphing, screen capture, and displaying image thumbnail in Windows Explorer context menu' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PaintStar for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and Android apps. The best PaintStar alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PaintStar are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and MyPaint.

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  1. PhotoFiltre icon
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    PhotoFiltre 7 is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve.

    124 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. Fotor icon
     62 likes

    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    192 Fotor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. Corel's tool provides comprehensive photo editing and design features including enhanced layers, precise tools, RAW editing, and organization capabilities such as keyword tags, auto sorting, and facial recognition, making it ideal for both novices and professionals in various projects.

    159 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Adobe Elements icon
     84 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    150 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. Pixelitor icon
     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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. PicsArt  icon
     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.

    146 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. Photo Editor icon
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    Edit photos using exposure, brightness, color tuning, curves, batch processing, special effects, cropping, overlays, and metadata tools. Supports touch interface, multiple save formats, sharing to social media, comparison tools, and captures from web or video.

    108 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. PicMonkey icon
     50 likes

    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Sumo Paint icon
     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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Tux Paint icon
     23 likes

    Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging...

    40 Tux Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
  11. Acorn icon
     75 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Photoline icon
     61 likes

    Photoline is a professional image editor which offers creatives a mostly non-destructive workflow for 8/16/32bpc image processing and compositing in RGB, CMYK, and Lab modes.

    Full vector editing, DTP features, and a HSV/HIS workflow are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
     
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