1. Adobe PhotoshopTop pick
Best for: Professionals who need the standard retouching and compositing tool and PSD compatibility
PaidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from PaintShop Pro
The industry standard with stronger AI tools, if a subscription is acceptable.
Pros
- Deepest retouching, masking and compositing toolset available
- PSD is the de facto exchange format for layered images
- Generative Fill and other AI tools built into the normal workflow
- Huge pool of tutorials, plug-ins and trained users
Cons
- Subscription only, with no perpetual licence
- Steep learning curve for occasional users
- Heavy on system resources for large documents
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified- Purchase options
- Subscription only (Creative Cloud)
- Checked Oct 25, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Free mobile version
- Yes, with paid premium features
- Checked Oct 25, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Generative AI
- Generative Fill and Generative Expand
- Checked Oct 25, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
