Photoscape Alternatives for Linux

Photoscape is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Photoscape and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Photoscape are qimgv, gThumb, Glimpse Image Editor and Apache OpenOffice Draw.

Photoscape alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Photo Editors or Image Viewers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Photoscape.

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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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GIMP
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
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Linux
BSD
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AmigaOS
202 GIMP alternatives
GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Essentially it's the closest thing to Photoshop you can get for free.
- - GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Photoscape.
- - GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Photoscape.
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GIMP Features
1. Support for LayersGIMP supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Ad-freeGIMP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. PortableGIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Dark ModeGIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Works OfflineGIMP can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Non Destructive EditingGIMP can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in GIMP.
Customizable
Photo effects
High-resolution images
Open PSD files
Retouch photos
Color to Alpha
Image Processing
Select by Color
Built-in Color picker
Batch image manipulation
Comments about GIMP as a Alternative to Photoscape
Some users think GIMP is a great Photoscape alternative, some don't.
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GIMP is much more complex, more like Photoshop. Photoscape is very easy to use, even for absolute beginners.
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GIMP is a more head-on Photoshop clone while Photoscape is more like a tool bundle for miscellaneous photo needs.
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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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qimgv
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Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Windows
Linux
94 qimgv alternatives
Qt5 image viewer with optional video support. Contribute to easymodo/qimgv development by creating an account on GitHub.
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qimgv Features
Copy & paste actions
Photo Wall
Folder Hierarchy
Customizable
Video playback
WEBP Support
Scripting Copy-Dialog
Discontinued
"DEVELOPMENT IS ON HOLD INDEFINITELY (russian invasion of my country)" - Developer
gThumb
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Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Image Editor
Photo Manager
Linux
GNOME
110 gThumb alternatives
gThumb is an image viewer and browser for the GNOME Desktop. It also includes an importer tool for transferring photos from cameras.
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gThumb Features
1. Works OfflinegThumb can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Ad-freegThumb doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Privacy focusedgThumb is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
WEBP Support
Edit metadata
Metadata Search
Image browser
Photo selection
In built video player
Slide Show
Thumbnails
Glimpse Image Editor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Windows
Linux
178 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.
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Glimpse Image Editor Features
1. Support for LayersGlimpse Image Editor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Customizable
Retouch photos
Discontinued
The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/
Apache OpenOffice Draw
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Mac
Windows
Linux
90 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives
Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.
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Apache OpenOffice Draw Features
Edit PDF
Comments about Apache OpenOffice Draw as a Alternative to Photoscape
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More for creating technical or engineering drawings or charts and presentations than a full-blown image editor.
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QuickViewer
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Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Windows
Linux
94 QuickViewer alternatives
QuickViewer is a graphic image viewer for comfortable browsing of many images.

This software performs reading of image data in advance. And drawing the imported image data on the screen with OpenGL. You can browse images with much smoother response than ever before.

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QuickViewer Features
Integrated Search
Discontinued
The latest version (1.1.8) was released in December 2019.
Corel AfterShot Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Photo Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
56 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives
Corel AfterShot Pro is fast, flexible digital photography workflow software that combines powerful photo management, advanced non-destructive editing and complete RAW processing.
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Corel AfterShot Pro Features
1. Non Destructive EditingCorel AfterShot Pro allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Raw converter
Pixelitor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
119 Pixelitor alternatives
Pixelitor is a cross-platform raster graphics editor written in Java. It supports image filters, drawing, layers, multiple undo, etc. Currently its main strength lies in the more than 70 image filters and color adjustments, some of which are unique.
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Pixelitor Features
1. Support for LayersPixelitor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflinePixelitor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freePixelitor doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightPixelitor consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Image Processing
Image Filters
Photo effects
Retouch photos
Photographic filters
Java based
Sketching
showFoto
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
KDE
117 showFoto alternatives
You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.
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showFoto Features
Image browser
Fotowall
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
49 Fotowall alternatives
Fotowall is an opensource creative tool that lets you play with your pixels as you've ever wanted! Make the perfect arrangement with your photos, add text, live video from your webcam and the best internet pictures.
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Fotowall Features
Collage
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.9, released in 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website.
CinePaint
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Mac
Linux
94 CinePaint alternatives
CinePaint is a deep paint application that edits EXR, DPX, 16-bit TIFF, JPEG, PNG and many other types of image files. CinePaint is available as a native application for Linux, Mac OS X, and BSD.
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Discontinued
The development is discountinued since 2013-05-06https://sourceforge.net/p/cinepaint/activity/?page=0&limit=100#599c65d15fcbc926952bcea9
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Gpaint
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Linux
BSD
86 Gpaint alternatives
gpaint (aka GNU Paint), a small-scale painting program for GNOME, the GNU Desktop Environment. gpaint does not attempt to compete with GIMP, it is just a simple drawing package based on xpaint, along the lines of Microsoft Paint.
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Gpaint Features
Image Processing
Drawing 2D