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Adobe Photoshop ElementsPaint.NET
Paid

Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.

 Free

The Classic release from getpaint.net is free for personal, academic, commercial…

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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