Best Adobe Photoshop Alternatives for Linux
The industry standard for photo editing and digital art, but expensive and not available on Linux.
Proprietary price: $20.99/month (Photography plan) or $54.99/month (All Apps)
GIMP
★★★★★The most powerful free image editor. Supports layers, masks, filters, and advanced editing tools. Can open and export PSD files.
Features
- Full layer support with masks
- Extensive filter and effects library
- Custom brushes and patterns
- PSD file compatibility
- Plugin and script support
- RAW image editing
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Krita
★★★★★Designed for digital painting and illustration. Excellent brush engine and drawing tools. Great for artists and concept designers.
Features
- Professional brush engine
- Drawing tablet support
- Animation features
- HDR support
- Resource manager for brushes
- PSD compatibility
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Photopea
★★★★☆Browser-based editor that looks and works like Photoshop. No installation required. Excellent PSD support.
Features
- Photoshop-like interface
- Works in any browser
- Full PSD support
- No installation needed
- Free with ads (premium removes ads)
- Cloud-based
Inkscape
★★★★★Vector graphics editor, similar to Adobe Illustrator. Best for logos, icons, and scalable graphics.
Features
- SVG native format
- Vector drawing tools
- Path operations
- Text on path
- Extensions support
- AI/EPS import
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Our Verdict
GIMP is the most complete Photoshop replacement for photo editing. Krita is better for digital painting and illustration. For quick edits without installing software, Photopea works great in your browser.