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Corel PaintShop ProAdobe Photoshop Elements
Paid

Paid software with a free trial and volume licensing for business and education.

 Paid

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

Windows Windows, macOS
  • Photo editing and graphic design in one program
  • Ultimate edition adds more tools
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • Windows only
  • Latest version shown is from 2023
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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