Open Source Photo Editing Software
A curated collection of the best open source tools for editing, enhancing, and manipulating digital images with features like filters, color correction, retouching, and creative effects..
Free, open-source image editor built for Mac compositing
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MIT
Mac-native Photoshop alternative built around compositing and post-processing workflows, with layers, masks, blend modes, filters, and background removal.
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Professional RAW photo editing and workflow management
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13,441Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Open source photography workflow application for RAW development. Non-destructive editing, professional color management, and GPU acceleration for photographers.
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Professional digital painting made accessible to everyone
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10,743Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free and open source painting program built by artists for artists. Features professional brushes, layers, animation tools, and drawing assistants for all skill levels.
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Pixel art, vectors, animation, and photo editing in one
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8,139Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
LGPL-3.0
Desktop 2D graphics editor combining pixel art tools, vector drawing, frame-by-frame animation, and a node graph workflow for procedural, non-destructive editing.
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Professional image editing without the price tag
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6,584Last commit
5 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Free, open-source image editor with professional tools for photo manipulation, digital art creation, and graphic design. Cross-platform support.
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Professional raw photo processing made free and powerful
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4,293Last commit
5 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free, cross-platform raw image processor with 32-bit floating point engine, advanced demosaicing algorithms, and professional-grade editing tools for photographers.
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Lightroom-compatible RAW editor, no subscription
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5 hours agoLicense
MIT
Non-destructive RAW photo editor for macOS, Linux, and Windows that reads Lightroom catalogs, presets, and camera profiles. Free, MIT licensed, built in Rust.
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Highseat – Cookieless analytics with revenue by source.
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