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Paint.NETAdobe Photoshop Elements
Free

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

 Paid

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

Windows Windows, macOS
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • 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
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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