Photoshop alternative

[Art_G]

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!

[Derek Cross]

What problems are you having with Photoshop?

[Art_G]

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]

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

[Nancy OShea]

Which operating system do you have?

Gimp is FREEWARE

[Art_G]

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]

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.

[Art_G]

I use Win 10

[Invité]

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]

That's a pretty complete list, @Deleted User 

[JJMack]

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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[DLBT]

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.)