Photo & Graphic Design

Free alternative to: Adobe Photoshop

What it does: Edit and retouch photos, remove backgrounds, combine images, and create graphics using layers and effects.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Adobe Illustrator / CorelDRAW

What it does: Create logos, illustrations, lettering, and scalable vector graphics that stay sharp at any size.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Corel Painter / Adobe Photoshop’s painting tools

What it does: Draw and paint digital artwork, illustrations, and comics with customizable brushes, layers, and drawing assistants.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Adobe Lightroom Classic

What it does: Organize and develop RAW photos, adjust exposure and color, and enhance images without changing the original files.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Adobe Camera Raw / Lightroom’s RAW editing tools

What it does: Process RAW camera files with detailed controls for color, exposure, sharpening, and noise reduction.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: ACDSee Photo Studio’s photo management tools

What it does: Organize large photo collections with albums, tags, ratings, and face recognition, plus editing and batch processing tools.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux