PicsArt AlternativesTop Image Editors & Digital Painting Tools like PicsArt

One of the most popular alternatives to PicsArt is Adobe Photoshop. It's paid, but Pixelfed is free. Other popular alternatives are Canva, Pixlr, Pixelmator and Instagram. Photo Editors like PicsArt are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, iPhone, Android, iPad and Windows.

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  1. 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.

    255 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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  2. Pixelfed icon
     291 likes

    Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

    141 Pixelfed alternatives

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    • Online
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    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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  3. Canva icon
     415 likes

    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.

    191 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Pixlr icon
     369 likes

    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.

    254 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Pixelmator icon
     422 likes

    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.

    162 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Instagram icon
     385 likes

    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.

    175 Instagram alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Chrome OS
    • Tizen OS
    • Meta Quest
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  7. Graphic design app in Microsoft 365 that helps you create social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and more, all in a flash.

    112 Microsoft Designer alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Windows
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  8. 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.

    179 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  9. Adobe Elements icon
     84 likes

    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.

    163 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Grain Social icon
     5 likes

    A photo sharing app built on the AT Protocol. Users create galleries of photos, browse feeds, leave comments, and follow other photographers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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  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.

    166 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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