Photoscape AlternativesImage Editors & Image Viewers like Photoscape

Photoscape is described as 'PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos' and is a very popular Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Photoscape for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Web-based apps. The best Photoscape alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Photoscape are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo and Photopea.

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PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

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Photoscape alternatives page was last updated May 1, 2025
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  1. GIMP icon
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    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    182 GIMP alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  DRM Free
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  High-resolution images
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Open PSD files
    9.  Image Processing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Color to Alpha
    12.  Works Offline

    GIMP VS Photoscape

     
    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Photoscape
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    Negative Jul 3, 2017
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    GIMP is a more head-on Photoshop clone while Photoscape is more like a tool bundle for miscellaneous photo needs.

    Guest
    Negative Jun 12, 2018
    11

    GIMP is much more complex, more like Photoshop. Photoscape is very easy to use, even for absolute beginners.

    Guest
    Negative Dec 27, 2016
    -3

    Too much! Bad interface, annoying, not at all an alternative to Photoscape! Photoscape is perfect and a reason to use Microsoft Windows.

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    • Some users think GIMP is a great Photoscape alternative, some don't.

    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Photoscape.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Photoscape.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePhotoscape is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizablePhotoscape is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon
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    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.

    218 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated

    Adobe Photoshop VS Photoscape

     
    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great Photoscape alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Photoscape.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Photoscape.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPhotoscape is Freemium and Proprietary
  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.

    162 Paint.NET alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Export to PNG
    5.  Support for image plugins
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Transparency
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Portable
    10.  Built-in Color Picker
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Paint.NET VS Photoscape

     
  4. Affinity Photo icon
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    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    93 Affinity Photo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Color management
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Regulation layers
    9.  Photoshop Plugins Support
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Affinity Photo VS Photoscape

     
  5. Photopea icon
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    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.

    103 Photopea alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required

    Photopea VS Photoscape

     
    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Photoscape.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryPhotoscape is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    126 FastStone Image Viewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Image browser
    2.  Batch Editing
    3.  Batch conversion
    4.  Slideshow mode
    5.  Batch processing
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    FastStone Image Viewer VS Photoscape

     
  7. Pixlr icon
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    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

    219 Pixlr alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Gradients
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Correct Red Eyes
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Custom overlays
    11.  AI-Powered

    Pixlr VS Photoscape

     
  8. Sly icon
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    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    33 Sly alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Export to PNG
    8.  Export to JPEG
    9.  Vignetting correction
    10.  Exposure correction
    11.  Color correction

    Sly VS Photoscape

     
  9. XnView Classic icon
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    XnView Classic is an efficient image viewer, browser and converter for Windows with built-in support for over 500 image formats.

    144 XnView Classic alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Batch Editing
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Batch conversion

    XnView Classic VS Photoscape

     
  10. Pixelmator icon
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    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.

    149 Pixelmator alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Multiple Font Colors
    8.  Asset Pipeline
    9.  Support for 64 bit

    Pixelmator VS Photoscape

     
  11. JPEGView icon
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    Lightweight Simple Image Viewer with Slide show feature, Resize and Lossless-cut, Color correction, Rename, Multi-language and more...

    133 JPEGView alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Image Preview
    2.  Portable
    3.  Borderless
    4.  Play as Movie
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Function Key Shortcuts
    11.  Built-in editor
    12.  Image Processing

    JPEGView VS Photoscape

     
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    Comprehensive software for viewing, organizing, and editing digital photos, offering advanced category and keyword filtering, two-way IPTC metadata sync, support for over 700 RAW file formats, and streamlined sharing on social platforms and websites.

    163 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top ACDSee Photo Studio Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Built-in Image editor
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Find similar images
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Geotagging
    8.  Batch Editing
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Batch Rename Files
    12.  Works Offline

    ACDSee Photo Studio VS Photoscape

     
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