I'm a programmer that tinkers with side projects where occasionally I'll create a very basic logo or do some image editing. I don't want to spend a lot of money on an application I'll only open once a month or so. I'm on a Macbook Pro.
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What is the best free substitute for Adobe Photoshop?
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Last: 7 yr ago by 2PacShakur
GIMP. The button layout will take some getting used to if you're coming from Photoshop, but it doesn't take long. It's an open-source software.
It isn't free, but I've been using Affinity Photo for my light photo needs for a few months. $50 on the app store.
Thanks guys
Never used GIMP so I can't compare but years ago I stumbled on PAINT.NET and have used it since. Also free.
I've always used GIMP, so it wasn't an issue for me but for those coming from Photoshop there is a version of GIMP that supposedly works more like PS (more similar buttons, functions, etc.) called GIMPshop.
really enjoyed using Sketch on my old MB
I'm a fan of Photoshop Element. Though I now use CS6, I've used PSE for years. I think I'm up to PSE11.
And I may have bought it 3 times during the past decade... usually on sale for about $50.
And I may have bought it 3 times during the past decade... usually on sale for about $50.
I just found an open-source one called Krita that looks promising (works for Mac, Win & Linux) -- no crappy GIMP interface. For paid Mac Photoshop alternatives, I think Affininity has a better interface than Pixelmator.
NOTE: For simple edits, Pinta is an exact clone of Windows' Paint.NET.
NOTE: For simple edits, Pinta is an exact clone of Windows' Paint.NET.
I use pixlr editor in a pinch at work. It is web-based but has a surprising amount of tools.
Darktable, another option.
Edit: sorry, immediately thought of photo editing. Leaving up anyways.
Edit: sorry, immediately thought of photo editing. Leaving up anyways.
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