Is there an alternative to Photoshop? A valid question, given the hefty price tag behind the popular image editing application. Hands down – Photoshop is the best image editing application out there but for those who wish to do minor image editing, there are some other free solutions out there for all platforms including PC, Linux and Mac. Since they are free, there’s no risk involved and it should not burn too deep a hole in your wallet.
I gathered a short list of the best alternatives to Photoshop and I encourage you to try them out and let me know your thoughts.
GIMP: Probably the closest to Photoshop as far as the look and feel: http://www.gimp.org/ Solid interface and easy to use.
Paint.Net: For those who are comfortable w/ MS Paint (MS free photo app tool), this one will feel right at home: http://www.getpaint.net/index.html Not as robust as GIMP, but it can do your basic edits.
Photoshop Express: A hidden gem within the Adobe suite of free products, this platform is the only Web-based editor that offers your basic photo edit options. Simply upload your photo and have fun: http://www.photoshop.com/tools/expresseditor?wf=editor
There are a few more out there, like Pixia, but I think this is a good start.
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