Pixlr AlternativesImage Editors & Digital Painting Tools like Pixlr

Apps similar to Pixlr include GIMP, which is free and open source. Other options are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity and Photopea. There's no shortage of Photo Editors like Pixlr, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, Windows, iPhone, Mac and Android.

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  1. GIMP icon
     4855 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    220 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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  2. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2459 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.

    257 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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  3. Paint.NET icon
     1671 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.

    177 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  4. Affinity icon
     93 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    103 Affinity alternatives

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  5. Photopea icon
     362 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.

    134 Photopea alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. 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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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. PhotoSuite icon
     20 likes

    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    43 PhotoSuite alternatives

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  8. 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.

    163 Pixelmator alternatives

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  9. Luminar Neo icon
     90 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    115 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  10. Polarr icon
     120 likes

    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    147 Polarr alternatives

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