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Fog Panther

Native Linux image editor with layers, PSD support and true CMYK for print work.

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About Fog Panther

Fog Panther is a commercial raster image editor built specifically for Linux by Lukemani, a company based in Ontario, Canada. It aims at the work people otherwise keep a Windows or Mac machine for: layered compositions with adjustment layers, masks and groups saved straight to PSD, editable text under effects, and true CMYK editing with spot colours, ICC profiles, soft-proofing and ink-coverage warnings for print. Photographers get levels, curves, colour grading, spot healing and frequency separation, with RAW and HDR files and 8, 16 or 32-bit editing. It works without an account or internet connection and supports pen pressure and tilt. Every tool can be used free with no time limit, but the free version only saves in its own .fog format; a one-time licence unlocks PSD, PNG, JPEG and TIFF saving, export, batch processing and printing, and covers all your computers and future updates. It ships as deb, rpm, Arch, Flatpak, Snap and AppImage packages, and is still at a 0.x version.

Best for: Linux designers and print professionals who need CMYK and PSD layers without leaving Linux.

Pros and cons

What works

  • True CMYK, spot colours and soft-proofing on Linux
  • Layered PSD files open and save with adjustment layers
  • One-time licence covers all your computers and future updates
  • No account or internet connection needed

Why people leave

  • Free version can only save in its own .fog format
  • Linux only
  • Still a 0.x release, so younger than GIMP or Krita
  • Closed source, unlike most Linux image editors

Top Fog Panther alternatives

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  1. 1GIMP logo
    GIMP

    Free and open source on Linux, with a far larger plugin ecosystem and community.

    68.8
  2. 2Adobe Photoshop logo
    Adobe Photoshop

    The industry standard Fog Panther imitates, if you can move to Windows or macOS.

    61.8
  3. 3Photopea logo
    Photopea

    Browser-based Photoshop-style editor that opens PSDs on any OS, free with ads.

    57.3
  4. 4Krita logo
    Krita

    Free, open-source painting and image editor on Linux with excellent tablet support.

    54.4
  5. 5Affinity logo
    Affinity

    Pro photo, design and layout tools with CMYK, on Windows, Mac and iPad.

    39.5

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Fog Panther: common questions

Is Fog Panther free?

Fog Panther has a free plan and paid plans. Free version: All tools, no time limit (checked on Fog Panther's own site).

Is Fog Panther open source?

No, Fog Panther is not open source. Open-source alternatives include GIMP and Krita.

What platforms does Fog Panther run on?

Fog Panther is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Fog Panther?

The highest-ranked Fog Panther alternatives right now are GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Photopea. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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