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Paint.NETAdobe Photoshop
Free

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

 Paid

Subscription plans with a free trial; a free mobile app is also offered.

Windows Windows, macOS, Web
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Broad toolset for retouching, compositing and painting
  • Generative AI features for editing and creating scenes
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Subscription only for the full desktop version
  • No Linux version
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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