Amaya Toman During its existence, Adobe Photoshop managed to become literally a legend and a cult, not only among design professionals. Photoshop is used by both professional photographers and designers. The software offers a really rich range of various tools for creating and editing images and photos. However, Photoshop may not suit everyone - for whatever reason. In this article, we will introduce you to the best Photoshop alternatives – both paid and free.
Procreate (iOS)
Procreate is a surprisingly powerful tool that is simple enough to use even for beginners, while the power and tools it offers are enough for professionals. In Procreate for iOS, you'll find a range of pressure-sensitive brushes, an advanced layering system, auto-save and much more. The application will be especially appreciated by those who deal with illustrations, but it can also be used for simple sketches, as well as for elaborate paintings and drawings.
[appbox app store id425073498]
Affinity Photo (macOS)
Although Affinity Photo is not among the cheapest software, it will provide you with a very good service. It allows for real-time editing, supports even photos of more than 100MP, allows opening, editing and saving PSD files and offers a really wide range of different edits. In Affinity Photo, you can make advanced corrections to your photos, from landscapes to macros to portraits. Affinity Photo also offers full support for graphics tablets such as Wacom.
[appbox app store id824183456]
Autodesk SketchBook (iOS)
SketchBook straddles the line between an artist's tool and an AutoCAD-style drafting program. It is especially popular among architects and product designers. It offers a lot of tools for drawing and digital editing, the work is done in a simple, intuitive user interface. Autodesk SketchBook is also available for Mac.
[appbox app store id883738213]
GIMP (macOS)
GIMP is a powerful, useful application that will be appreciated by both amateurs and professionals. However, its layout and controls may not suit everyone. It has gained popularity especially among users used to working with Photoshop. But it will also be appreciated by complete beginners who are just deciding whether to invest in a tool for editing their photos. In addition, a fairly strong user community has formed around GIMP, whose members do not hesitate to share their own experiences and instructions.
Where is Pixelmator?
Me - you miss Pixelmator and Darkroom - definitely closer to photoshop than SketchBook :-) and you miss Afinity that it is also for iOS. Otherwise, you are mixing quite disparate programs together.
what about Clip Studio Paint?..the best brush engine on the market by far!..or Krita?...if you're writing an article like this, take some time.