PicMonkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to PicMonkey is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PicMonkey and 18 are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to PicMonkey are Inkscape, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Photopea.

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  1. GIMP icon
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    GIMP

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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.

    205 GIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  High-resolution images
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Open PSD files
    8.  Image Processing
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Color to Alpha
    11.  Select by Color
    12.  Portable
    13.  Built-in Color picker
    14.  Image Masking
    15.  Batch image manipulation
    16.  Color correction
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    • Most users think GIMP is a great PicMonkey alternative.

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

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

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePicMonkey is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizablePicMonkey is not according to our users
  2. Inkscape icon
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    Inkscape

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    Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.

    137 Inkscape alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Digital Painting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Edit PDF
    9.  Scalable
    10.  High-resolution images
    11.  Symbols
    12.  Visual Editing
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Vector-like
    15.  Curve Manipulation
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  4. Adobe Photoshop icon
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    Adobe Photoshop

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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.

    235 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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    Top Adobe Photoshop Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Color correction
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Image Processing
    7.  Raster graphics
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Color Picker
    10.  Intuitive Interface
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated
    13.  Support for CMYK Mode
    14.  Non Destructive Editing
    15.  Open PSD files
    16.  Drawing Tablet Support
    17.  Drawing 2D
    18.  Custom Brushes
    19.  Adjusting DPI
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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great PicMonkey alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to PicMonkey.

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPicMonkey is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Paint.NET

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    Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.

    170 Paint.NET alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for image plugins
    4.  Transparency
    5.  History Panel
    6.  Export to PNG
    7.  Portable
    8.  Intuitive Interface
    9.  Scan to JPEG
    10.  WEBP Support
    11.  Consistent UI
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  7. Photopea icon
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    Photopea

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    Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.

    108 Photopea alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Brush parameters.
    Editing text, many fonts available.
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    Layer styles.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Digital Painting
    5.  Vectorize raster images
    6.  Photoshop-like
    7.  Sketch to PSD
    8.  RAW Photo Editors
    9.  Text tool
    10.  Free API
    11.  Realtime magic wand tool
    12.  Import from Sketch
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Colorize Photo
    15.  WEBP Support
    16.  Photographic filters
    17.  PDF support
    18.  Texture painting
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  8. Pixlr icon
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    Pixlr

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    Pixlr makes it easy to transform everyday images into stunning works of art. Make every moment beautiful with our family of photo editing apps.

    216 Pixlr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Gradients
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Correct Red Eyes
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Custom overlays
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    It's free and has equal functions like PicMonkey.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixlr is a great PicMonkey alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPicMonkey is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightPicMonkey is not according to our users
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    Pixelmator

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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
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pixelmator Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Multiple Font Colors
    7.  Support for 64 bit
    8.  Specific for 64-Bit
    9.  Photo effects
    10.  Tablet support
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  11. Adobe Photoshop Express icon
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    Adobe Photoshop Express

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    Edit, share, and upload photos on-the-go, or access your entire online photo library with a finger-flick using Adobe Photoshop Express for iPhone, iPad and Android.

    172 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives
    Picture Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Picture Editing: Distort
    Picture Editing: Crop and Rotate
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    Mobile Devices

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Android Sync
    5.  Business Simulator
    6.  Support for Android Things
    7.  Sync with Simplenote
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  12. Corel PaintShop Pro icon
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    Corel PaintShop Pro

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    PaintShop Pro is a photo editor with additional organizing capabilities, including keyword tags, auto sorting and facial recognition.

    153 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Corel PaintShop Pro Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Straighten images
    5.  Image sorting
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  13. PicsArt icon
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    PicsArt

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    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

    132 PicsArt alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Text to Image Generation
    6.  Share on Twitter
    7.  Dropbox integration
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Unlimited storage
    13.  Cloud Sync
    14.  Live Preview
    15.  Support for 4K
    16.  Custom Brushes
    17.  WYSIWYG Support
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  14. Photo Raster icon
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    Photo Raster

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    The Photo Raster is online photo editor with advanced features for photo editing and painting. The Photo Raster is powered by WebGL technology which provides performance never seen before in online applications.

    75 Photo Raster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Photo Raster Features

    1.  Image Filters
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    ImageForge

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    • ImageForge Standard Freeware Edition:

    ImageForge provides you with a set of powerful tools for painting and editing images, photos or other graphics.Create and edit images, acquire pictures from your scanner, digital camera or other Twain-compliant device, apply special effect.

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    STANDARD - Image Editing Windows Allow Easy Access to Painting Tools and Functions

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ImageForge Features

    1.  Scanner
    STANDARD - Use the Library Tools to Create Portfolio Programs for Your Artwork, Photo Albums, Slide Show Presentations, Etc.
    PRO - Image Editing Windows Allow Easy Access to Tools and Functions. Create 3D Text and Shapes, Create Web Art and Animations, and More
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    PRO - Create 3D Text and Shapes with Optional Lighting
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2012.

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