Raster image editor for photo retouching, compositing and digital art
Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editor used for retouching, compositing, graphic design and digital painting. It combines layers, masks, adjustment layers, Camera Raw processing and a large plugin ecosystem with Firefly-powered tools such as Generative Fill and object removal. It runs on Windows and macOS, with web, iPad and iPhone versions that sync through Creative Cloud.
- features
- 6
- alternatives
- 12
- platforms
- 4
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Industry standard for retouching and compositing
- Generative Fill and object removal powered by Firefly
- Vast ecosystem of plugins and tutorials
Cons
- Subscription only, which adds up over time
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Demanding on hardware with large files
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
Best Adobe Photoshop alternatives
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GIMPFreeOpen sourceFree and open source raster image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux
AffinityFreemiumFree all-in-one app for vector design, photo editing and page layout
PhotopeaFreemiumBrowser-based image editor that opens PSD and many other design files
Pixelmator ProPaidMac image editor combining photo retouching, painting and vector design
4.4(561) · Mac App Store
KritaFreeOpen sourceFree and open source painting app for illustrators and concept artists
ProcreatePaidDigital painting and illustration app for iPad
3.8(12.7K) · App Store
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