Pixelmator AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

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

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4728 likes

    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.

    191 GIMP alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    Interface and tools of GIMP do not match the power of those in Pixelmator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GIMP is a wildly powerful photo editing tool, but it's nowhere near as intuitive and clean as Pixelmator. If you're willing to learn new ways of doing things, GIMP is great, but it has a far steeper learning curve than Pixelmator Pro

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    • Most users think GIMP is a great Pixelmator alternative.

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

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

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Privacy focused and LightweightPixelmator is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2419 likes

    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.

    226 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    It has got the same functions and even more. So it is a good alternative because it is better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Abdobe Photoshop, only gives filters and nothing more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great Pixelmator alternative.

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

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPixelmator is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1653 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    166 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Paint.NET does not run on macOS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    1

    paint.NET is great and is easy to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Paint.NET is a great Pixelmator alternative.

    • Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryPixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
    • Paint.NET is Lightweight and MinimalisticPixelmator is not according to our users
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  6. Affinity Photo icon

    Affinity Photo

     552 likes

    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.

    100 Affinity Photo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  7. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     336 likes

    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.

    112 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pixelmator.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     381 likes

    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    64 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  10. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     387 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    127 MyPaint alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 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.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Procreate icon

    Procreate

     165 likes

    Procreate is a versatile, award-winning app for creative digital drawing and painting on iOS. It delivers a robust, professional toolset with hundreds of configurable brushes, a powerful layering system, vector graphic tools, and comprehensive design capabilities, ensuring desktop-level flexibility and power.

    63 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     216 likes

    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    89 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about CorelDRAW Graphics Suite as an Alternative to Pixelmator
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    CorelDraw is vector based , pixelmator is raster based

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryPixelmator is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. Corel PaintShop Pro icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro

     107 likes

    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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  15. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     117 likes

    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

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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