GIMP 3.2.2 fixes early annoyances and reminds us why this open source tool still matters

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/gimp-3-2-2/

GIMP 3.2 Photo Editor: Amazing New Tools & Interface Improvements

GIMP 3.2 offers new photo editing tools & interface improvements, giving Photoshop a run for its money. Discover how this free image editor becomes a powerful, non-destructive alternative for graphic design and photography across Windows, macOS, Linux. #gimp #photoediting #photoshopalternative

https://bulklayers.com/blog/gimp-3-2-photo-editor-new-tools-interface-improvements/

GIMP 3.2 released

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/gimp-3-2/

Pixelmator Pro 4 Review: The Ultimate Apple Photoshop Alternative

Pixelmator Pro 4 review: Apple's Photoshop-beater is here! Discover the best photo editor for Mac with powerful features and intuitive design. Enhance your photos and graphic designs with this top Adobe alternative. A must-read for creatives! #pixelmatorpro #photoshopalternative #macapps #photoediting

https://bulklayers.com/blog/pixelmator-pro-4-review-apples-photoshop-beater/

#ACDSeeGemstone Photo Editor 15 is an AI-powered Photoshop alternative: https://zorz.it/KTZKG

#JeremyGray #ACDSee #PhotoEditor15 #PhotoshopAlternative #ACDSystems #PhotoEditing #PostProcessing #AIPowered #software

#AffinityPhoto #kostenlos #PhotoshopAlternative Gratis zur professionellen Fotobearbeitung – Affinity Photo liefert alle Features für kreative Bildbearbeitung, KI-Tools & PSD-Import, komplett kostenlos und ohne Abo!

https://www.harris-blog.de/affinity-photo-die-kostenlose-photoshop-alternative-fuer-professionelle-bildbearbeitung/

In case anyone is curious about editing film negatives with Affinity Photo 2, I just uploaded an edit session from this afternoon. A bit of light post work with Kentmere 400 120.

#FilmPhotography #photoshopalternative

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K13Z2hevcH4

Photopea Update Adds Noise Reduction, Color Spaces, and More

Photopea has launched version 5.2 that adds support for color profiles, a CMYK mode, a new noise reduction filter, the ability to add text and strokes, and more.

Photopea is a free browser-based photo editor that is currently PetaPixel 's choice as the best Photoshop alternative in its segment because it bears close similarities to the popular Adobe platform. Photopea is an option for those who want quick access to more in-depth manual editing compared to most free web applications that come packed with filters and quick solutions. It’s also great for those who have a Chromebook and are using Google’s Chrome OS.

Update 5.2 addresses multiple bugs and fixes them as well as adds support for color profiles and a CMYK mode, stroke vector shapes, text background and stroke, a reduce noise filter, arrows for a Line tool. and a "Match Color" feature.

Before this update, Photopea could only render in the sRGB color space, since it was the most popular and used in a majority of images online. It can now detect color space inside a file and render it correctly. That space is maintained during the edit and saved with the image (as a PSD or embedded in the file, such as a JPEG or PNG). Photpea also says that users can create a new document in a non-sRBG color space.

In addition to the color space update, Photopea can now also render in CMYK for files that will be printed.

The application has a new noise reduction filter that is GPU-accelerated to be fast on even large photos:

We have a new filter: Filter - Noise - Reduce Noise! It is GPU-accelerated and fast even on large photos :) pic.twitter.com/BtgK52m1xA

-- Photopea (@photopeacom) July 22, 2021

Another new feature is the ability to color match. Photopea allows editors to replace colors in one image with colors from another:

We have a new feature: Match Color! Replace colors in one imae with colors from another image :) pic.twitter.com/TLpjAg9DMB

-- Photopea (@photopeacom) August 26, 2021

Beyond photo editing, Photopea now offers text parameters that can be applied in one layer without the use of layer styles, and the Line tool can now draw vector arrows.

We added new text parameters! All this is possible in one text layer, without any layer styles :) Try it out here: https://t.co/nTZsMgdATa#ibz1CAFco pic.twitter.com/C4CO0PDoKc

-- Photopea (@photopeacom) July 2, 2021

Our Line tool can draw vector arrows now! :) pic.twitter.com/bGf3CPNN19

-- Photopea (@photopeacom) August 8, 2021

Photopea has also added a new feature that allows users to stroke any vector shape with the Brush tool:

We have a new feature! Stroke any vector shape with the Brush tool! :) https://t.co/LPDuDrKZWY pic.twitter.com/hySMxZnPYw

-- Photopea (@photopeacom) June 5, 2021

Photopea is free to use and accepts a variety of file types. The platform can be tried on Photopea.com.

#news #software #websites #adobealternative #cmyk #colorspaces #editingsoftware #noisereduction #photoediting #photopea #photoshopalternative #update

ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022: AI and Improved Asset Management

ACD Systems International has launched the newest edition of its flagship software -- ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 -- boosting the digital asset management process and introducing AI-powered facial recognition.

ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate supports RAW and layered editing in addition to file organization. In the newest 2022 version, the company has improved digital asset management with two new modes -- Media mode and People mode.

"The two new modes will help photographers identify images in a heartbeat, rather than going through an abundance of images to find the file they’re looking for," says Frank Lin, COO and CTO.

"Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 is the ticket to a future where Artificial Intelligence will help elevate photographers’ vision."

Media mode

Media mode provides an overall streamlined digital asset management, such as finding, sorting, moving, organizing, and sharing files. Users can add ratings, hierarchical keywords, tags, categories, location data, and customizable color labels, and more. The update also brings SVG file support.

People mode utilizes face detection and recognition technology to help users manage subjects by merging, renaming, or deleting faces, or using labeling suggestions from the AI assistant for grouping similar unnamed people.

People mode

Users can sync and transfer their files using the ACDSee Mobile Sync app, available on iPhone and Android.

The software has also added new selection tools that use channels and filters for a greater degree of precision, had introduced a new Color Wheel and Luminance Range that improves pixel targeting, and Noise Reduction can now be applied with the Develop brush.

Other additions include an improved Curve Control and Gradient Control, high ISO support, improved High-Dynamic Range and Focus Stacking, and more.

Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 is available for Windows users from September 22 and users can choose between subscription-based pricing or a lifetime license. For Mac users, ACDSee offers Photo Studio for Mac 7.

Those who already have an existing Photo Studio Ultimate software license are eligible for exclusive upgrade pricing and are prompted to log in with their acdID account to view it.

More information about the new Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 and how it compares to previous software versions can be found on the product comparison page with pricing options available on the ACDSee website.

#news #postprocessing #software #acdsee #acdseephotostudioultimate #editingsoftware #editor #layered #layers #photoeditingsoftware #photoeditor #photoshopalternative