Apple Photos AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Apple Photos is IrfanView. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try IrfanView or Ente Photos. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Photos and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Apple Photos are XnView MP, Fossify Gallery, nomacs and Adobe Lightroom.

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Apple Photos alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Image Viewers or Photo Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Mac, EU and Mac + Photo Organization. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Apple Photos.
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  1. IrfanView icon
     987 likes

    Compact and efficient image application offering viewing, editing, and conversion with batch processing, multi-language support, plugin extensibility, and ad-free operation suitable for Windows and portable use.

    154 IrfanView alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. Ente Photos icon
     163 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, multi-platform sync, original quality preservation, privacy-first design, collaborative albums, family sharing, secure external sharing, robust data replication, and device imports.

    133 Ente Photos alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  3. digiKam icon
     358 likes

    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    106 digiKam alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
     
  4. XnView MP icon
     395 likes

    Comprehensive photo management software for viewing, batch converting, editing and resizing images and creating thumbnail sheets.

    145 XnView MP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Fossify Gallery icon
     96 likes

    Unleash memories, not personal data. Fossify Gallery is the ultimate photo and video app that's as powerful as it is private. No ads, no unnecessary permissions – just a seamless experience tailored for you.

    66 Fossify Gallery alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. nomacs icon
     243 likes

    nomacs is a free, open source image viewer, which supports multiple platforms. You can use it for viewing all common image formats including RAW and psd images.

    97 nomacs alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
     
  7. Adobe Lightroom icon
     472 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.

    124 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Adobe Lightroom vs Apple Photos Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Only cloud version, no desktop, must pay month fee... really expensive

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

    Another proprietary black box where it's oh-so convenient to get your photos in, and a huge pain to get them back out en masse? No thanks.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
  8. Fast image browser and editor for Windows with robust support for browsing, editing, and conversion. Features red-eye removal, resizing, enhanced EXIF access, and musical slideshows with over 150 effects.

    132 FastStone Image Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Luminar Neo icon
     83 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.

    85 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
     
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    Luminar Neo vs Apple Photos Comments
    altersoft
    Negative
    0

    its photo editor, not photo manager!

    • Luminar Neo is Paid and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
  10. Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    170 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. 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.

    156 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Corel PaintShop Pro vs Apple Photos Comments
    altersoft
    Negative
    0

    its like photoshop, not photo manager!

    • Corel PaintShop Pro is Paid and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
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