Topaz Studio Alternatives

Topaz Studio is described as 'Edit your images beautifully with powerful filters and frictionless masking in a fine-tuned non-destructive layer workflow' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Topaz Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Android and iPhone apps. The best Topaz Studio alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Topaz Studio are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Affinity Photo.

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Topaz Studio alternatives are mainly Digital Painting Tools but may also be Image Editors or Photo Editors.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Topaz Studio.
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Edit your images beautifully with powerful filters and frictionless masking in a fine-tuned non-destructive layer workflow.

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Topaz Studio alternatives page was last updated Jan 22, 2025
  1. GIMP icon
     4603 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.

    190 GIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  DRM Free
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  High-resolution images
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Open PSD files
    9.  Image Processing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Color to Alpha
    12.  Works Offline
    GIMP iconTopaz Studio Icon

    GIMP VS Topaz Studio

    Is GIMP a good alternative to Topaz Studio?
     
    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Topaz Studio.

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

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceTopaz Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizableTopaz Studio is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon
     1321 likes

    Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.

    146 Krita alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Digital Drawing
    2.  Blending brushes
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Drawing Tablet Support
    7.  Digital-painting focused
    8.  Sketching
    9.  Color blending
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Dark Mode
    Krita iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Krita VS Topaz Studio

    Is Krita a good alternative to Topaz Studio?
     
    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Topaz Studio.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceTopaz Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is LightweightTopaz Studio is not according to our users
  3. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2393 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.

    219 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Resizing dpi
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    11.  Support for CMYK Mode
    12.  Non Destructive Editing
    Adobe Photoshop iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Adobe Photoshop VS Topaz Studio

    Is Adobe Photoshop a good alternative to Topaz Studio?
     
    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to Topaz Studio.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Topaz Studio.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryTopaz Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Paint.NET icon
     1626 likes

    Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.

    164 Paint.NET alternatives
    Paint.NET screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for image plugins
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Transparency
    7.  History Panel
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Portable
    10.  Built-in Color Picker
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required
    Paint.NET iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Paint.NET VS Topaz Studio

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  5. Affinity Photo icon
     534 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.

    90 Affinity Photo alternatives
    Affinity Photo screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Color management
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Regulation layers
    9.  Photoshop Plugins Support
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
    Affinity Photo iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Affinity Photo VS Topaz Studio

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  6. Photopea icon
     301 likes

    Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.

    103 Photopea alternatives
    Photopea screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required
    Photopea iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Photopea VS Topaz Studio

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  7. Affinity Designer icon
     369 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.

    52 Affinity Designer alternatives
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Open PSD files
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Snapping
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pixel Persona
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Drawing Tablet Support
    12.  Non Destructive Editing
    Affinity Designer iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Affinity Designer VS Topaz Studio

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  8. MyPaint icon
     376 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.

    123 MyPaint alternatives
    MyPaint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Sketching
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Portable
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Custom Brushes
    10.  Color blending
    MyPaint iconTopaz Studio Icon

    MyPaint VS Topaz Studio

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  9. Sly icon
     23 likes

    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.

    29 Sly alternatives
    Sly screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Export to PNG
    8.  Export to JPEG
    9.  Vignetting correction
    10.  Exposure correction
    11.  Color correction
    Sly iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Sly VS Topaz Studio

    Is Sly a good alternative to Topaz Studio?
     
    • Sly is the most popular Android alternative to Topaz Studio.

    • Sly is Free and Open SourceTopaz Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sly is Privacy focusedTopaz Studio is not according to our users
  10. Pixlr icon
     381 likes

    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

    213 Pixlr alternatives
    Pixlr screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Gradients
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Correct Red Eyes
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Custom overlays
    11.  AI-Powered
    Pixlr iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Pixlr VS Topaz Studio

    Is Pixlr a good alternative to Topaz Studio?
     
    • Pixlr is the most popular iPhone alternative to Topaz Studio.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryTopaz Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightTopaz Studio is not according to our users
  11. Photoscape icon
     258 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    190 Photoscape alternatives
    Photoscape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Image Combining
    2.  Collage
    3.  Color correction
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Batch Editing
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Custom Backgrounds
    9.  Image Morphing
    10.  Merge photos
    11.  Batch processing
    Photoscape iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Photoscape VS Topaz Studio

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  12. Pixelmator icon
     415 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.

    145 Pixelmator alternatives
    Pixelmator screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Pixelmator Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Multiple Font Colors
    8.  Support for 64 bit
    9.  Specific for 64-Bit
    10.  Realtime magic wand tool
    Pixelmator iconTopaz Studio Icon

    Pixelmator VS Topaz Studio

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