Polarr Alternatives for Linux

Polarr is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Polarr and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Polarr are darktable, RawTherapee, Glimpse Image Editor and Pixelitor.

Polarr alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Polarr.

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GIMP
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
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BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Flatpak
AmigaOS
202 GIMP alternatives
GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Essentially it's the closest thing to Photoshop you can get for free.
- - GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Polarr.
- - GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Polarr.
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GIMP Features
1. Support for LayersGIMP supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Ad-freeGIMP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. PortableGIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Dark ModeGIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Works OfflineGIMP can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Non Destructive EditingGIMP can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in GIMP.
Customizable
Photo effects
High-resolution images
Open PSD files
Retouch photos
Color to Alpha
Image Processing
Select by Color
Built-in Color picker
Batch image manipulation
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Most users think GIMP is a great Polarr alternative.
darktable
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Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Image Editor
Photo Editor
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55 darktable alternatives
darktable is a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers: it manages your digital negatives in a database and lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable. it also enables you to develop raw images and enhance them.
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darktable Features
1. No Coding Requireddarktable can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. Non Destructive Editingdarktable can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
3. Support for scriptingdarktable supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
4. Works Offlinedarktable can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsdarktable can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Batch Editingdarktable allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
7. Built-in viewerdarktable shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
8. Dark Modedarktable supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in darktable without registration.
Advanced retouching
Watermark images
Geotagged Photos
Multiple languages
Photographic filters
Lua scripting
Hardware Accelerated
Ad-free
Command line interface
Opinions about darktable as a Alternative to Polarr
Almost everyone thinks darktable is a great Polarr alternative.
RawTherapee
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Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Image Editor
Photo Manager
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BSD
PortableApps.com
48 RawTherapee alternatives
RawTherapee is a free RAW converter and digital photo processing software. All changes can be applied and batch processed at a convenient time.
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RawTherapee Features
1. Non Destructive EditingRawTherapee allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. PortableRawTherapee can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Raw converter
Multiple languages
Curve Manipulation
Batch processing
Image Processing
Batch conversion
Glimpse Image Editor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Windows
Linux
178 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.
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Glimpse Image Editor Features
1. Support for LayersGlimpse Image Editor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Customizable
Retouch photos
Discontinued
The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/
Pixelitor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
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119 Pixelitor alternatives
Pixelitor is a cross-platform raster graphics editor written in Java. It supports image filters, drawing, layers, multiple undo, etc. Currently its main strength lies in the more than 70 image filters and color adjustments, some of which are unique.
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Pixelitor Features
1. Support for LayersPixelitor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflinePixelitor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freePixelitor doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightPixelitor consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Image Processing
Image Filters
Photo effects
Retouch photos
Photographic filters
Java based
Sketching
A Photo Tool (Libre)
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Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Photo Editor
Linux
Snapcraft
Flathub
23 A Photo Tool (Libre) alternatives
A Photo Tool (Libre) is image editing app with lots of tools. You have great options to adjust the photos just the way you want them to look.
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A Photo Tool (Libre) Features
1. Works OfflineA Photo Tool (Libre) can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in A Photo Tool (Libre) without registration.
3. LightweightA Photo Tool (Libre) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Ad-freeA Photo Tool (Libre) doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Raw editing
photivo
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Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Mac
Windows
Linux
GIMP
37 photivo alternatives
Photivo is a multi platform photo processor for RAW and bitmap images with 16 bit precision. Photivo tries to give the user as much control as possible to express his creativity and to allow flexible adjustments for the various needs in photography.
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photivo Features
Image Processing
Discontinued
From their website: “Photivo has not been in development for several years. This page is outdated.”
Gimel Studio
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Mac
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Linux
22 Gimel Studio alternatives
Gimel Studio is a non-destructive, 2D image editor focused on simplicity, speed, elegance and usability.
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Gimel Studio Features
1. Node BasedGimel Studio supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
2. Non Destructive EditingGimel Studio allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Python API
Filmulator
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Free • Open Source
Raw Photo Editors
Photo Editor
Windows
Linux
47 Filmulator alternatives
Filmulator is a raw photo editing application with library management focusing on
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Filmulator Features
Raw editing
PhotoFlow
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Mac
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Linux
22 PhotoFlow alternatives
A fully non-destructive photo retouching program providing a complete layer-based workflow including RAW image development.
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Discontinued
Beta Release is established in 31 July 2020
Galapix
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Free • Open Source
Image Viewer
Mac
Linux
39 Galapix alternatives
Galapix is an image viewer that allows you to directly zoom into large collection of tens of thousand of images from tiny thumbnails down to the images original size fluently with very short load times and no loss of interactivity.
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Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.2.1, released in April 2014, can be still downloaded from Github.
jhead
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Free • Open Source
Mac
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11 jhead alternatives
jhead is a Exif Jpeg header manipulation tool.

Things jhead can extract from an Exif jpeg file

Time and date picture was taken Camera make and model Integral low-res Exif thumbnail Shutter speed Camera F-stop number Flash used (yes/no) Distance came.
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