PicsArt AlternativesTop Image Editors & Photo Sharing Apps like PicsArt

PicsArt is described as 'Edit photos with filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and text overlays. Share creations in a global community or on social networks. Crop, rotate, adjust colors, and make collages' and is a popular Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PicsArt for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best PicsArt alternative is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pixelfed or Canva. Other great apps like PicsArt are Pixlr, Sly, Pixelmator and Photoscape.

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  1. Adobe Photoshop icon

    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.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to PicsArt .

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPicsArt is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Pixelfed

     266 likes
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    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    130 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Pixelfield is an image sharing platform with some basic image editing capabilities (like Instagram). Pixart is a semi-advanced cross-platform image editor with some basic image sharing capability. Pixelfield is an image sharing platform first & image editing second. Pixart is an image editor first & image sharing platform second.

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    • Some users think Pixelfed is a great PicsArt alternative, some don't.

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PicsArt .

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PicsArt .

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourcePicsArt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPicsArt is not according to our users
  4. Canva icon

    Canva

     380 likes
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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    88 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Canva is the most popular Linux & SaaS alternative to PicsArt .

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryPicsArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Canva is Privacy focusedPicsArt is not according to our users
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    Adobe Elements

    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 purch...

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  6. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes
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    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    225 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It does everything I want it to, without having to go elsewhere; I love it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixlr is a great PicsArt alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPicsArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Sly

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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.

    36 Sly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    154 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Instagram

     373 likes
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    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    151 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    It's a social media app with the capibility of sharing photos unlike picsart where you can fully edit and upload them

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Instagram is a legitimate PicsArt alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryPicsArt is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     83 likes
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    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.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Microsoft Designer

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    Graphic design app in Microsoft 365 that helps you create social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and more, all in a flash.

    85 Microsoft Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
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  14. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

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    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    166 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  15. Corel PaintShop Pro icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro

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    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.

    157 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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