Linux - My experience using only free software for image editing

We used to be an Apple-exclusive household, however after my very poor experience with Apple's 2016-2019 era hardware (and also given that their software is becoming worse every year), a couple of years ago I sold my Mac mini and MacBook Pro and switched to Linux. I must say that Linux has...

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I tried dozens of Photoshop alternatives and I keep coming back to this free tool

The free Photoshop replacement I finally settled on

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Smooth Skin in Camera Raw: No Photoshop Required

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DxO PureRAW 6: The Strongest Version Yet | Fstoppers

DxO PureRAW 6 expands Deep Prime XD3 denoising to Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras while adding high-fidelity DNG compression. See what changed and how to integrate it into your Lightroom workflow.

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Clipping path vs background removal are key image editing techniques for clean, professional visuals in eCommerce. Clipping path delivers precise, sharp edges, while background removal offers faster, flexible edits. Choose based on accuracy, complexity, and turnaround needs to improve image quality and brand impact.

https://www.habiledata.com/blog/clipping-path-vs-background-removal/

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This Free Photo Editor Is So Good, Paid Apps Feel Like a Waste

I tried this free editor expecting basic tools, but it completely replaced apps I used to pay for. It’s fast, powerful, and surprisingly easy to use. Plus, more photo editing tips to level up your shots.

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BBC: Ad for AI editing app which said it could ‘remove anything’ banned. “The YouTube ad for PixVideo – AI Video Maker, seen in January, showed a ‘before’ and ‘after’ image of a young woman, with red scribble overlaid on her midriff in the former, and parts of her bare skin exposed in the latter. Text across the bottom of the picture stated: “Erase anything” followed by a heart-eyes emoji.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/19/bbc-ad-for-ai-editing-app-which-said-it-could-remove-anything-banned/
BBC: Ad for AI editing app which said it could ‘remove anything’ banned

BBC: Ad for AI editing app which said it could ‘remove anything’ banned. “The YouTube ad for PixVideo – AI Video Maker, seen in January, showed a ‘before’ and &#…

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Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? - Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more

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Why Photographers Are Ditching Adobe for DxO | Fstoppers

Matt Day ditched his Lightroom subscription after two months with PhotoLab 9. See how its catalog-free workflow, Smart Lighting tool, film emulations, and native scanned film optimization compare to Adobe's standard.

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