Corel PaintShop Pro AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro and many of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Corel PaintShop Pro are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo and Photopea.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4729 likes

    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    shelleybryan
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    1

    ive used them both and i like gimp

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Just as good - and simpler

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2420 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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  4. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1653 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    166 Paint.NET alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  6. Affinity Photo icon

    Affinity Photo

     552 likes

    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    101 Affinity Photo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    Comments about Affinity Photo as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    Guest
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    Easier, more intuitive, focuses on photo editing, does one job really well and the fact that there is a purchase price instead of a subscription speaks for itself about value for money.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Affinity Photo is Paid and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Affinity Photo is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  7. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     336 likes

    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    112 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
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    • iPad
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Corel PaintShop Pro
    Guest
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    Unable to view multiple images at the same time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryCorel PaintShop Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightCorel PaintShop Pro is not according to our users
  10. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     421 likes

    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    155 Pixelmator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

     89 likes

    FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!

    124 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     117 likes

    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    168 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  14. Pixelitor icon

    Pixelitor

     28 likes

    Pixelitor is an open source image editor with an intuitive interface and with a special emphasis on non-destructive editing.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

     87 likes

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    141 PicsArt alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Kindle Fire
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