Image editing articles

Another business case for AI in the workplace

Will Adobe finally have some real competition?

Android had it and now Windows has it, too

Darktable (a.k.a. the open-source alternative to Lightroom) now automatically saves your edit history every 10 seconds, and adds a new "RGB primaries" processing module for delicate color corrections and creative color grading.

Delete, move, or replace people, clothing, and other subjects

Web version includes Firefly generative AI

One of the oldest Windows applications is still evolving

Caesium offers up to 90% size reduction of JPG, PNG, and WebP images while maintaining picture quality. The app focuses on image compression with batch processing features. Compression level is adjustable, while also offering lossless compression and custom metadata options.

Like zooming out with a camera

Smoothly add new elements to pictures with or without prompts

As expected, AI is making its way into multiple new and upcoming Google features

The new features make the Photos app a more capable editing tool

The simple yet powerful image viewer and editor IrfanView supports almost all image formats and now incorporates PDF capabilities in its latest version.

Magic Design, Magic Write, Magic Edit, Magic Eraser and Text to Image are some of the new AI-powered tools built in Canva that will help you generate designs, presentations and even videos.

Paint.NET is a capable image editor and Photoshop alternative that has gathered a following over the years thanks to its freeware nature. This new version adds new features like pressure sensitivity for pen input and GPU rendering for effect plugins.

Photographers may soon be able to see in the dark

Darktable is a great Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom alternative. Suitable for RAW photo processing and plenty of controls to adjust images. The new version adds new exposure and color calibration tools and a new UI.

Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, GIMP is a free photo editing tool with the ability to have masks, layers, color adjustments, and a huge library of plug-ins.

FastStone Image Viewer features image editing tools like a healing brush, sharpen/blur, color adjustment, and more with a UI similar to Windows Explorer.

Darktable is a highly sought-after photography app that specializes in non-destructive raw image post-production, acting as a virtual light table and darkroom for your RAW images.

Krita 5.0 arrives with new animation tools, better format compatibility with AVIF and WebP, an overhauled UI and more.

The base app is free, with a $10 premium tier that adds more assets and features

IrfanView is a simple yet powerful image viewer that lets you crop, rotate or convert your files to different formats. There's a portable version available, and can also add functionality via plugins.