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Art_G
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January 23, 2021
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Photoshop alternative

  • January 23, 2021
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I am tired of waiting and cannot use this horrible piece of software - I am trying out Topaz Studio 2 to see if it is a viable alternative to the software Adobe seems to ignore.

In the event anyone else with this apparently unfixable problem (2021.22.1.1) has tried an alternative application and found it suitable as a replacement, please post for the rest of us to check out - Thanks!

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DLBT
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January 24, 2021

Regardless of your problem with THIS version of PS (there's always some problem with any version, I've found), you should look at the software offered by On One also. I have used it in the past though presently I am using only Topaz Labs' software (for its creative abilities!). However, this is after I use Lightroom and then Photoshop (though usually not with the latest release 😉 ).

(I have no connection to any company listed above, just I have used/use them as a customer.)

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Anonymous
January 24, 2021

Hi

A lot really depends on what you use Photoshop for, there are plenty of alternatives out there both paid for and free but whether they suit your needs is impossible to say

Photoshop Alternatives

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    January 25, 2021

    That's a pretty complete list, @11860683 

     

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 25, 2021

    I keep reading  there are plenty of alternatives out there both paid for and free but whether they suit your needs is impossible to say

     

    Its easy to say I say NO,  The First list I see is:

     

    The best Photoshop alternatives
    By Creative Bloq Staff December 23, 2020 some 13.

    2 Image Editors are Cross Platform
    2 Image Editors are Windows only with limited features
    2 Image Editors are Mac only with limited features
    3 Image editors are Browser internet apps with limited features
    4 Applications are not Image editors

     

    GIMP
    Veteran open source image editor.
    Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac
    Latest version: 2.10.18
    FreeOpen source
    Learning curve like Photoshop is large
    Can be laggy

     

    Affinity Photo
    Platform: Mac OS 10.9+, Windows 7+; iPad version sold separately: iOS 12+
    Latest version: 1.8.3 | Free trial: Yes
    Low cost
    Professional tool Direct rival to Photoshop, matching Some features
    Lack the Power of Photoshop Scriipting limits Automation
    ========================================================

    Corel PHOTO-PAINT
    Professional image editor for Windows.
    Platform: Windows
    Latest version: 2020
    Free trial: Yes
    Professional tool
    Expensive
    Lacks some advanced features

     

    Paint.net
    Open source image editor for Windows
    Platform: Windows
    Latest version: 4.2.12
    Simple to learn
    Free
    Limited features
    ========================================================
    Pixelmator Pro
    Image editing app for the Mac.
    Platform: macOS 10.13+
    Latest version: 1.6.4
    Free trial: Yes
    Low cost
    Easy to use
    Limited features

     

    Acorn
    Budget image editor for Mac.
    Platform: MacOS 10.11
    Latest version: 6.6
    Free trial: Yes
    Cheap
    Works quickly
    Lacks photo organiser
    ========================================================
    Photopea
    Free web-based image editor
    Platform: Browser
    Lacks advanced features
    Ads with free version
    UI much like Photoshop

     

    SumoPaint
    Lightweight browser-based image editor
    Platform: Browser
    Some lag
    Unlimited editing requires paymen

     

    Pixlr
    Free browser-based image editor.
    Platform: Browser
    Simple to use
    Limited features
    Doesn’t work with TIFFs
    ========================================================
    Procreate
    Digital painting app for iPad.
    Platform: iPad (iOS 13.2+), separate iPhone app (iOS 12+) |
    Latest version: 5.0 | Free trial: No
    Low cost Apple Pencil supportiOS onlyLacks some advanced features
    Not Mac or PC
    Not an Image Editor

     

    Rebelle
    Emulate traditional painting techniques.
    Platform: Windows 7, 8 and 10; OS X 10.11+ | Latest version: 3 | Free trial
    Mimics real paintTilt optionLimited brush presetsNot for mobile devices
    Not an Image Editor

     

    ArtRage
    Realistic and intuitive drawing software.
    Platform: Mac OS X 10+, Windows 7+; separate apps for for iOS and Android |
    Latest version: 6 | Free trial:
    Thick oils
    Delicate watercolours
    Not the cheapest
    Mobile app sold separately
    Not an Image Editor

     

    Sketch
    Popular tool for UI and UX design
    Platform: MacOS 10.14.4+ |
    Latest version: 66.1 | Free trial: Yes
    Professional tool Clear focus on UI design
    Mac only
    Not an Image Editor
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    JJMack
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      Art_GAuthor
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      January 24, 2021

      Been there done that.

      Ver 2021.21.2 works just fine (I had to go back to that to find a stable Photoshop).

      Adobe just needs to fix it!

      I am no longer asking for endless guesses on how to fix this broken software.

      I havbe asked about alternative apps like Topaz and what others have tried and found as a PS replacement.

      Please stop offering half baked 'maybe this will work' suggections. This problem won't be resolved until Adobe decides to fix it.

      Thank you.

       

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 24, 2021

      You still haven't told us which OS you use...  some people find MS Paint is all they require.

      Without knowing more it's impossible to offer more than generic recommendations.

      For that, a Google search will yield more options.

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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      Art_GAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      January 24, 2021
      I use Win 10
      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 24, 2021

      Which operating system do you have?

       

      Gimp is FREEWARE

       

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      Derek Cross
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      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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      January 23, 2021

      What problems are you having with Photoshop?

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        Art_GAuthor
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        January 24, 2021
        Like a lot of people when I try to select a top menu category the cursor
        jumps to the left to a menu I don't want to use. The cursor will never stay
        on a selected menu but will always move left. Gee! this problem has been
        posted so many times by folks and Adobe does nothing. Ver 2021.2.1.1 is
        unstable and unuseable by a lot of us. Ver 20.21.2 works just fine and
        what I have gone to, however I am earnestly seeking an alternative to
        Photoshop since apparently a fix is not in the plans.
        jane-e
        Community Expert
        jane-eCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        January 24, 2021

        This has never happened to me. Try resetting your preferences by going to Preferences > General > Reset Preferences on Quit after backing up any customization. It sounds as if something has gotten corrupt.

         

        ~ Jane

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