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PhotoCraft vs GIMP: catalog facts
PhotoCraftGIMP
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Free

Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Opens and saves layered PSD and PSB files
  • Includes non-destructive adjustment layers and live-preview filters
  • Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
  • The project is in early alpha
  • The interface follows its own conventions, so Photoshop habits do not transfer cleanly
  • CMYK support for print work is still limited compared with commercial editors
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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