Free software
Free alternatives to Adobe and Office
Don’t want a subscription? These free apps cover the same jobs. Quick tasks can often be done right here on Swoopty, in your browser.
Instead of Photoshop
Photo editing and retouching
Quick job? Do it on Swoopty: Remove background · Resize images · Crop
- GIMPMatureThe best-known free photo editor: layers, masks, filters and plug-ins.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- KritaMatureMade for digital painting and illustration, with excellent brushes.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- PhotopeaRuns in your browserLooks and works like Photoshop in a browser tab, and opens PSD files. Free with ads.Any browser(opens another website in a new tab)
- ArtCraft PhotoCraftEarly alphaNew open-source editor with a familiar layout. Worth trying, but expect missing features.Windows, Mac, Linux, browser(opens another website in a new tab)
Instead of Illustrator
Vector graphics, logos and illustration
Quick job? Do it on Swoopty: SVG to PNG
Instead of Acrobat
Working with PDFs
Quick job? Do it on Swoopty: Merge PDFs · Sign PDF · Compress PDF · PDF to Word
- LibreOffice DrawMatureOpens PDFs for editing text and images on the page. Part of the free LibreOffice suite.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- ArtCraft PdfCraftEarly alphaOpen-source desktop PDF tool from the ArtCraft family.Windows, Mac, Linux, browser(opens another website in a new tab)
Instead of Premiere Pro
Video editing
- DaVinci ResolveMatureHollywood-grade editing and colour grading; the free version is enough for most people. Needs a strong computer.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- ShotcutMatureLightweight open-source editor that runs well on older computers.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- KdenliveMatureOpen-source editor with multi-track timelines and effects.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- ArtCraft FilmCraftIn developmentOpen-source video editor from the ArtCraft family. Still in development.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
Instead of Lightroom
Photo library and RAW developing
Quick job? Do it on Swoopty: Remove photo metadata
- darktableMatureRAW developer and photo library, very close to Lightroom.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- RawTherapeeMaturePowerful RAW processing with fine control over detail and colour.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- ArtCraft LightCraftIn developmentOpen-source photo library and RAW developer. Still in development.Windows, Mac, Linux, browser(opens another website in a new tab)
Instead of InDesign
Page layout for print and PDF
Instead of Microsoft Office
Documents, spreadsheets and slides
Quick job? Do it on Swoopty: Word to PDF · Word counter
- LibreOfficeMatureWriter, Calc and Impress open and save Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.Windows, Mac, Linux(opens another website in a new tab)
- ArtCraft Word, Grid and DeckCraftIn developmentOpen-source office apps from the ArtCraft family. Still in development.Windows, Mac, Linux, browser(opens another website in a new tab)
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About this list
The apps in the list are other people’s: Swoopty isn’t affiliated with them and isn’t paid to list them. Only the “Stay safe online” partner links may earn us a commission. Download software only from the official sites linked here. Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Lightroom and InDesign are trademarks of Adobe; Microsoft Office is a trademark of Microsoft. They’re named only to describe what each alternative replaces.
ArtCraft’s apps are new and change quickly. Items marked “Early alpha” or “In development” are worth trying but may be missing features. Last checked 15 October 2026. Looking for something to play instead? See free browser games.