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3 community-reviewed free alternatives to Adobe Photoshop.
| Project | License | Model | Platforms | No account | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoCraft | MIT | Open source | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | No |
| Patchy | MIT | Open source | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | No |
| Compositor | MIT | Open source | macOS | Yes | No |
The image editor you already know how to use.
Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust, with real layered PSD files. Open source, offline, and yours. Early alpha: not yet a Photoshop replacement for daily professional work. Signed builds for macOS, Windows and Linux; a browser build is available to host yourself.
A free image editor that keeps layered PSD files editable, with Photoshop-style workflows and shortcuts.
Patchy focuses on accurate PSD compatibility: text, vectors, masks, layer styles and Smart Objects stay editable when you open layered Photoshop files. It also imports Affinity and PDF artwork, supports classic plug-ins and JavaScript scripting, and works with limited palettes without flattening. The browser version runs locally through WebAssembly. No telemetry and no uploads; desktop builds are signed.
A free, open-source Photoshop alternative for Mac, built around compositing and photo post-processing.
A native macOS image editor made by a solo designer who wanted Photoshop's workflow without the subscription. It has layers and folders with the full set of Photoshop blend modes, layer and clipping masks, adjustment layers (Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Gradient Map and more), and GPU-rendered layer effects. Retouching tools include spot healing, clone stamp and liquify. Official builds are Mac only (Apple silicon, macOS 26+), signed and notarized; there are no official Windows or Linux builds.