Adobe Photoshop is probably the most advanced and widely used photo editing tool with so many features you may not find in other photo editing software programs. Although this feature-rich software is greatly appreciated by professional graphic artists, it may be rather too complicated for someone who isn’t much conversant with the ‘complex’ user interface. I do use Photoshop now but at the beginning, it was sort of hard and I had to look for alternatives. There are lots of other photo editing software programs but to the best of my knowledge, none of the free ones can be compared to Adobe Photoshop.
With or without Photoshop, I can create logos, edit my photos and do some other little stuffs but when it comes to applying certain effects, you may still have to go back to Photoshop. The alternatives below won’t do everything Photoshop does, but they can be quite useful if you don’t want to go through the trouble of trying to get used to Photoshop or even buying it at all.
1. Paint.NET
I started using this software a couple of years ago when I was trying to create a logo for my first blog. Paint.NET looks simple but actually loaded with lots of features found in Photoshop. It’s an open source software with many plugins that can improve it’s functionality. As a matter of fact, you can even edit a .psd file with this software, re-touch your photos and do much more. It’s a pretty good alternative to Adobe Photoshop for a casual graphic artist / logo designer.
2. GIMP
This is another open source image editing tool anyone would love. It’s a bit advanced than Paint.NET with certain features you won’t find in other free graphic editing tools. GIMP is quite heavy and the first time I ran it, it took a while to start up unlike Paint.NET that’s much lighter. I prefer GIMP though and I’ve been using it more and more lately to create some cool logos and other graphic designs.
3. Pixlr Editor
I started using this on my iPhone and if all you care about is a nice looking picture with some professional looking touches you can easily apply, you’re gonna love the web based version of this app. Of course, it’s free but it’s a web based app that should come in handy when you’re thinking of re-touching your pictures on Facebook, Google+ and other social networks
Just like Pixlr Editor, Adobe Photoshop Express is another free web based tool that lets edit your pictures online without the need to download any software.
5. GimpShop
If you’ve used GIMP, you’ll definitely love GimpsShop as it’g built based on Gimp but with the classy look and feel of Adobe Photoshop. It’s a great alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
6. PhotoFiltre
PhotoFiltre allows you to edit your photos easily and add filters to make them look better without knowing much about graphic editing. It’s quite easy to use and the user interface is easy to understand.
7. PhotoPlus
Editing your photos is made easy with PhotoPlus (starter edition). If all you want it just to adjust contrast and brightness, whiten teeth, make your skin smooth, remove certain objects from pictures and apply certain effects to your photos, PhotoPlus is just waht you need.
Twitter: browse10
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Nice info ^.^ hi Don,
I was wond’ring what would be the advisable size image for my Admired theme? I’m planning to create a logo for this though I don’t have a good knowledge in using Photoshop.
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Thanks so Much for the Share bro,
I had been setting my eyes on that GIMP, it seems cool.
BTW i think the Title of the Post should have been 7 Best Free Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop AND COREL DRAW.
Yes, CorelDraw.
It’s also very difficult to work with, so i kinda hate that one too
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Thanks Donc, as I’ve been looking for another alt. To PSHOP, will give GIMP a try.
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nice update don. been looking 4 alternative to photoshop
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Great one sir, Thanks a lot for something like this. I am so confident of them cos it coming from Doncaprio.com. Was resourceful.
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hello don,
GIMP is the best alternative to photoshop. i for one truly love its simplicity and very easy to learn interface. thanks
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Thanks Don for these great alternatives .Currewntly have them all installed,but the truth is they are stil very difficult to use by a begginner,so i solicit you come out with a pdf tutorila on any of them for absolute beginners pls
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Thanks bro. Much photoshop still remains the best out of the rest
Hi Friend ! i have been using Pixlr.com which is really nice. thank you for listing other similar photo edit services. i always use online photo edit service while i work on online.
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Pixlr.com is one of the best online photo edititing sites. We can get real photo editing features on Pixlr. I have been using this service for two years. It’s free service for unlimited editing.
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Pixlr Edit is one of the best online photo editing and designing site. I always use this site for image editing.
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thanks for this post, i have been looking for a photo editing software or site like these ones thanks
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