PhotoCraft
The image editor you already know how to use — free, open source, built in Rust
Product Overview
PhotoCraft is a free, open source image editor from ArtCraft, written entirely in Rust with a native GPU canvas. It features layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors, and brushes — with familiar menus, shortcuts, panels, and tools that are productive on day one. It renders on Metal, Vulkan, DirectX 12, and WebGPU with no Electron and no web view. Opens and saves layered PSD and PSB documents (134 of 135 real-world test files round-trip byte for byte). Non-destructive editing includes 16 adjustment layers, 70+ live-preview filters, smart objects with smart filters, and a full set of layer styles. On-device selection tools run locally for subject and object selection with mask refinement. Serious color support covers 8, 16, and 32-bit documents in RGB, CMYK, Lab, and Grayscale with ICC color management and soft proofing. Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Web.
Best For
Best for users wanting a free, native, open source alternative to Photoshop with familiar workflows and strong PSD support
Key Features
- Layers, masks, adjustment layers, and layer styles
- Native GPU canvas (Metal, Vulkan, DirectX 12, WebGPU)
- Opens and saves layered PSD and PSB files
- 16 adjustment layers, 70+ live-preview filters
- Smart objects with smart filters
- On-device subject selection and mask refinement
- 8/16/32-bit RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale with ICC
- Type, vectors, and brushes
- No Electron, no web view
- Free and open source on GitHub
Pros
- +Free and open source
- +Native Rust performance, no Electron
- +Excellent PSD/PSB round-trip compatibility
- +Familiar Photoshop-like interface
- +Cross-platform: macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
Cons
- -Early alpha stage
- -Smaller plugin ecosystem than Photoshop
- -Some advanced features still in development
/// SPECS
- Pricing:Free
- Platform:macOS / Windows / Linux / Web
- Free and open source
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