Top Open Source Photo Editors Tools in 2026
A curated collection of the 4 best free and open-source Photo Editors tools in 2026. Compare features, GitHub stars, tech stacks, and self-hosted software.
GIMP
Free, open-source image editor with professional tools for photo manipulation, digital art creation, and graphic design. Cross-platform support.
Stars6,378Last commit11d agoLicenseOpen Source
Darktable
Open source raw photo editor and workflow manager
Stars12,992Last commit10d agoLicenseGPL-3.0
RawTherapee
Free cross-platform raw image processor
Stars4,135Last commit22d agoLicenseGPL-3.0Krita
Professional free digital painting software
Stars10,271Last commit11d agoLicenseGPL-3.0
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