PhotopeaEdit images and create graphics in your browser, with layers and selection tools.
Free core editor, supported by ads.
Design & creative
PhotoDemon
Free optionLocal
Retouch photos, edit image layers and process batches of images.
What you can use it for
Retouch photos, edit image layers and process batches of images.
- Layered photo editing, retouching and batch image processing.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Layered photo editing, retouching and batch image processing. See limitations before switching. Additional comparison: Windows local raster editing with layers, selections, correction and export. Not a macOS app, exact proprietary document round trips, plugin or AI-library parity.
Before you switch
Windows only. PSD compatibility does not mean complete Photoshop feature parity.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
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Free MIT desktop software · Apple silicon · macOS 26+ · Own hardware