Em 

If you feel disheartened by Adobe's news today 😔💔

I know change can be hard but
I would love to point you to a couple of great alternatives you will get used to in no time:

Replace Photoshop with -> @Krita 🖌️

Replace Illustrator with -> @inkscape 🖋️

Why? Because of this: https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/06/06/adobes-new-terms-of-service-unacceptably-gives-them-access-to-all-of-your-projects-for-free

If you know any other great
Adobe software replacements,
please list them below to help others 👇

#Privacy #Adobe #Photoshop #Illustrator #Krita #Inkscape #OpenSource

Adobe's ToS changes could be an AI overreach on user data

A new and mandatory terms of service approval for Adobe Creative Cloud requires users agree to the company getting free access to users' projects, for whatever they want to do with it. That's unacceptable.

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Jun 7, 2024 at 1:39amWeb
Show threadEm Jun 7, 2024

Follow-up tip:

If you are starting your transition from Adobe Illustrator to Inkscape, don't waste time trying to find features and controls all by yourself.

There are loads LOADS of amazing short video tutorials on Youtube for almost every Inkscape features you can think of. Youtube it all and you will be a pro in no time!

Show threadDelta WyeJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon
(My opinion, your mileage may vary, take with a grain of salt)

It might be worth noting that #Inkscape still has work to be done, but it has come a very long way from where it was several years ago - lots of hard work making improvements, and that process is still continuing. I feel it’s similar to how I feel #Blender really “reached its stride” in the past couple years.

Show threadMr. CompletelyJun 7, 2024
@DeltaWye @Em0nM4stodon hm okay thanks for that, bc last time I tried it or was so crash bug prone it was effectively unusable. But it was in fact several years ago, maybe 10 at this point.
Show threadbufalo1973Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon
I think a future nice thing to have in every big open source program could be a Fediverse server to hang all the tutorials. Just in case something goes wrong with YT/Google.
Show threadᴚ uɐᗡJun 10, 2024
@bufalo1973 @Em0nM4stodon great idea maybe a pixelfed instance
Show threadbufalo1973Jun 10, 2024
@dannotdaniel
Or both.
@Em0nM4stodon
Show threadJo - pièce de résistanceJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I think Procreate is great on iPad, & Clip Studio Pro on computer for drawing purposes.
Very easy interface on Procreate, short learning curve.
Show threadRai Aren 🖖✨📚🇺🇦Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon Thanks for the heads up 👍
Show threadInfoSecBenJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape DaVinci Resolve can replace Premiere, and there is a free version too.
Show threadJames M.Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @ XdanielArt put together this great list of Adobe alternatives. Some are free and some are not. I have not used them and can't vouch for the quality, but I'm sure each has reviews online.
Show threadderekJun 7, 2024
@jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon Because it's in the top-left corner where people will see it first, ignore "Glimpse" as the GiMP fork. Not only is it no longer developed, the website has been taken over by a redirect to a malware site. Stick with the OG(iMP).
Show threadWarlock Of WiresJun 7, 2024

@jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon I can personally vouch for DaVinci resolve.

23 years of editing and is one of my favorite NLE programs to work with .

also it works on Linux not just Mac OS And Windows

Show threadAmbient SpongeJun 7, 2024
@Warlockofwires @jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon I'll second that. Been video editing off and on for years and I've tried a whole bunch of different video editors and DaVinci is just perfect. I've just found it so intuitive and I've never looked at a single guide or manual. It's always a case of "I want to do this, well I imagine it'll be in this part of the program", and that's almost always correct.
Show threadPhoto Ewen 📷Jun 9, 2024

@Warlockofwires @jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon

Big Davinci fan here too. Has been a huge part of our success in switching from stills to video.

Show threadWarlock Of WiresJun 9, 2024

@ewen @jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon I spend 17 years of my life on FCP. Did not want to learn FCPX.
And when I saw the path that adobe was going down last decade I decided to find a new program that would work on all three major operating systems so I wouldn't paint myself into a corner..

It took a few weeks of getting used to the new workflow versus Final Cut 7 .. but after that is was amazing.

Show thread𝟜𝟚𝟘 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝟿𝟻Jun 7, 2024
@jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon The Lightroom section is missing Photomator as a suggestion. I've been using it for more than a year and am quite fond of it. #Photomator #Lightroom #PhotoEditing #Photography #AppRecommendation #EditingTools
Show threadbufalo1973Jun 7, 2024
@jamesmarshall
I think it's not up to date
@Em0nM4stodon
Show threadGeoff WinklessJun 8, 2024
@jamesmarshall @Em0nM4stodon interesting to see Krita not listed as an option for photo editing. It's at least as capable at the task as PSP or Paint.Net, which are both listed, even though it doesn't tout itself primarily as a photo editor.
Show threadᴚ uɐᗡJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape

I myself am a huge fan of Blender, which can do a lot. I use it to make 3D animations (frequently cheese), liquid simulations (yeah, mostly cheese), some light VFX stuff (often cheese).. but it can do a lot more...

I also use GIMP (instead of photoshop), and kdenlive (for nonlinear video editing)

NOTE: blender has video editing capabilities too. There is also DaVinci Resolve, which is free but not Open Source

Anyway.. this is handy https://mastodon.online/@danielgibert/112563405605659894

Daniel Gibert (@[email protected])

@[email protected] You can always look at this chart that has been circulating for a long time, in various version, but I'll not dare to tell you what is the better solution for you particular needs, as there are multiplefactors. For us, Affinity/Resolve has been a blessing, others have developed a succesfull workflow on the open source route… and there is some people that could not left Adobe behind. Take the chart as a guide, experiment and ask for opinions on your case. https://9gag.com/gag/aXnMO52

Mastodon
Show threadlelopesJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
there is also affinity software
Show threadzedaardvJun 7, 2024

@lelopes @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape

I love Affinity photo. There is differences from Photoshop, but I've been using it for a while now and I find it wonderful.

Show threadMs. Bee-BopJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I haven't seen it listed yet but I've been using dark table as an alternative to light room for years and honestly it works really well for my flow and I wanted to give them a shout out.
Show threadReselsnarkJun 7, 2024
@msBeeBop @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape is darktable easy to set up and manage for a non-technical user?
Show threadCraig MooreJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape @artbotdavinci use davinci resolve vs premiere. A free base version or a ONE TIME FEE for the studio version ($300 ish or so) which you can also get for free is you buy some similarly priced products like the speed editor. #video
Show threadSheldonJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon PDF Expert is a great substitute for Acrobat. It’s actually better in my book. It’s easier to use, but it might be Mac only.
Show threadRichard W. Woodley ELBOWS UP 🇨🇦🌹🚴‍♂️📷 🗺️Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
I certainly would never use any sort of creative software (photo editing) that was based in the so-called cloud (on someone else's server) and not installed and working from my own computer.
Show threadHE🜁RT 🤍Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon to be honest Inkscape is not that stable on windows, i would recommend others Affinity Designer (paid)
Show threadstevenrayJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I’ve got on my list installing DarkTable to replace Lightroom.
Show threadALJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
for continuous tone image manipulation I use #GIMP .

#floss #foss #gnu

Show threadArdy’sJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape putting this in the thread in case someone has good solutions - I work on album art kind of frequently, & use FOSS when possible, but generally access adobe stuff for final templating / CMYK print prep.
would love to avoid it if possible!
Show threadRobertJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
Replace Lightroom CC with → Nitro https://www.gentlemencoders.com/nitro-for-macos/
(Its developer was one of Aperture’s leads!)

Replace Photoshop with → Pixelmator Pro https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/ or Acorn https://flyingmeat.com/acorn/

Nitro® for macOS

Show threadHeliomass has movedJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon For Mac users Pixelmator Pro is a good alternative to Photoshop. /cc @pixelmator
Show threadMeowie GamerJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape dang, good thing i dont use adobe.
Show threaddexternemrodJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon

I'm not working in the creative business but @GIMP works like a charm for me.

Show threadmnrJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape how about gimp for Photoshop?
Show threadAskPippa🇨🇦Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I wonder what companies like Disney or others that do a lot of illustration and cartooning work (#copyright sensitive) think about this clause? " "non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free sublicensable, license, to use, reproduce, publicly display, distribute, modify, create derivative works based on, publicly perform, and translate the Content."
Show threadBenjamin RussellJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape the Affinity apps are great.
Show threadMostlyTatoJun 7, 2024
@BenjaminRussell @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
I second this. Stand alone, affordable, not cloud based, they offer a realistic professional alternative to the main Adobe programs, iirc you can even set up the shortcuts the same. Add to that robust professional file format support too, and workflow consistent across the programs.
Show threadToddZ ⓋJun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape >> If you know any other great
#Adobe software replacements,
please list them below to help others
—-

I really enjoy & appreciate the #Affinity suite. Polished, stable, capable. It’s the main reason I keep a Windows machine around. It might not yet have some hyper-advanced features that Adobe stuff does, but I haven’t felt I’m missing anything.

Show threadClu | #RipNatenom 🕯Jun 7, 2024

@toddz A few weeks ago I had said Affinity with Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo and Affinity Publisher. However in the meantime they have been bought by Canva, so I am not very optimistic about the mid and far future, but as of now I still use their programs.
Switched from Adobe when they introduced Pandora‘s Box (Creative Cloud). But yes, Open Source is what I‘m goong for soon. Fed up with Corps.

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape

Show threadMichael Bishop ☕Jun 7, 2024

@toddz @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape

I still use Adobe CS2 from 20 years ago and it does all I need it to.

Show threadBiggestBulb 💡🏳️‍🌈🧑‍💻Jun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape Some advice as well for Photoshop peeps (might be controversial)

Gimp is not a 1-to-1 replacement for Photoshop, but it really gets the job done on common, less intensive flows. Many of the options Photoshop has, Gimp has decent alternatives for. I'd say give it a shot!

Show threadgazJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape paint.NET and XnView for photos
Show threadRejZoRJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape on Windows, Paint.NET is a superb tool. I've been using it for years. Also GIMP which is a bit more complicated to use but very powerful and is available for basically all OS.
Show threadtech battle 1aJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape what a time to be free
Show threadPicturavisJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon For #photography I recommend:
#digikam for photo management
#darktable and #rawtherapee for RAW development
#gimp with #gmic for advanced photo editing/manipulation
And if you need the fancy new image generation features, you can use open models like stable diffusion with interfaces like #automatic1111 for e.g. inpainting (if you have a modern graphics card)
Show threadKramer CanfieldJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape The Affinity apps by Serif (I think they’re at least partially under Canva now) are great Adobe alternatives! No subscriptions and great software quality and cross-platform support along with integrations between the apps. apps for iPad, Mac, and Windows.
Show threadZorro Notorious MEB 🪷🪷🪷Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon I just canceled my Acrobat Pro account and deleted all of my entire document cloud files. Many of those were copyrighted PDFs that I've purchased over the years, and they're all available for download where I purchased them, and I have a local backup.
Show threadThe_ERRORJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape not sure, if it's replacement in real sense, as its online tool, but Ido like #photopea
Show threadEvanJun 18, 2024
@The_ERROR
I have #PhotoPea installed as a PWA on my Windows laptop, and it works fantastically.
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
Show threadcaptainJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape
Thank you for the Krita link!
Would you know of an alternative to a PDF editor - there are plenty - but one that can do the same as Adobe Acrobat X Pro: add Watermark and also digitally sign a pdf document? W/o using a cloud based app.
Show threadPamela Barroway – Biz EditorJun 7, 2024
@captain @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I could also use a recommendation for a good PDF editor. I need to use one occasionally in my professional life as a biz editor, and for many years (like 15) I’ve been making do with the standalone Adobe 9 Pro.
Show threadJohn McChesney-YoungJun 8, 2024
@PamelaBarroway @captain @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape What I would love to find is a PDF editor that will allow you to redact portions of a multiple-page file as easily as Acrobat does.
Show threadPamela Barroway – Biz EditorJun 9, 2024
@jmccyoung @captain @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape Absolutely — great point! Anyone know of such a PDF editor?
Show threadTony NovakJun 9, 2024
@jmccyoung @PamelaBarroway @captain @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape After decades of reliance on Acrobat, I cancelled my small business account on Friday. I do not yet have a replacement. A peer recommended Nitro.
Show threadJohn McChesney-YoungJun 9, 2024
@Onlineadviser @PamelaBarroway @captain @Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape Thank you for the tip! It doesn't look like redaction is one of its features but it's still an attractive option. What I've done for short files is to convert to an image file format using the GIMP or the like and then draw a box around what I want redacted and fill it. It's not too bad for a page or three but more? It's a nuisance.
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Jun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon @Krita @inkscape I dig Affinity Photo and Designer.
Show threadSylvia RitterJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon I've been using Krita and Inkscape for over 10 years. I only installed test versions of Adobe products and wasn't happy at all with the interface. One small exception I use it for CMYK prints, loading finished artworks into a free CS 2 Photoshop version. But that's it :D. All creativity can flourish thanks to open-source software. 💚
Show threadTakiro 🎨Jun 7, 2024

@Em0nM4stodon

I'm using Krita for over a decade but would not recommend it as a replacement for Photoshop unless Photoshop was only used for painting before. Krita doesn't have many of the photo editing capabilities that PS has but is of course excellent for painting.

#krita

Show threadSteveJun 7, 2024
@Em0nM4stodon if you’re on Mac, Pixelmator Pro is worth a look as an alt to PS