- Best for
- Photo editing, Open-source graphics, Budget creators
- Starting price
- Free and open source
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Strengths
- No subscription, Powerful image manipulation, Extensible with plugins and scripts
- Trade-offs
- Interface is less polished than premium rivals, Non-destructive workflows are less complete, Collaboration is external
OVERVIEW
A free, cross-platform image editor for photo manipulation, illustration, graphics, and scripted workflows.
ALTERNATIVES
Other routes to the same goal.
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02PenpotDesignBest open design-system workspaceProfessional free · Unlimited $7/user/moWeb, Self-hosted
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