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Best Photo editors in 2026
Photo editors help you change and prepare photos on desktop, mobile, or the web. This list covers tools that run on iOS, Android, web, macOS, Windows, or through an API.
- 96 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Adobe Lightroom
by Adobe LightroomFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Choose Lightroom if you need photo editing and organizing across desktop, web, and mobile, with RAW support, batch editing, masking, AI retouching, and cloud sync.
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Adobe Photoshop
by Adobe PhotoshopFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Photoshop brings detailed image editing, compositing, and generative tools together across several platforms.
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Fotor
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3 - 9
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Airbrush
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Choose Airbrush if you want photo and video editing across multiple platforms, with desktop batch editing, RAW support, and AI retouching.
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PhotoPad
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Choose PhotoPad if you want a broad set of photo editing and creative tools, including RAW support and direct uploads to listed services.
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YouCam Online Editor
by YouCam Online EditorFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Choose YouCam Online Editor for its mix of photo enhancement, object removal, video tools, and virtual try-ons in a browser.
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PhotoQuill
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1PhotoQuill combines a free browser editor with layered editing, broad format support, and optional credit-based AI tools. Check the paid plan details if you need commercial licensing or more credits.
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VanceAI Photo Editor
by VanceAI Photo EditorFree plan APIMacWeb+1VanceAI combines free browser editing, AI image tools, desktop processing, and integrations. Check credit allowances, upload limits, and the separate web or PC pricing before choosing a plan.
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PhotoDirector
by PhotoDirectorFree plan MacWindowsChoose PhotoDirector if you want generative editing features together with controls for RAW, layers, masks, and compositing.
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AI Ease
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebAI Ease combines image and video generation with a broad set of editing tools across web and mobile platforms. Review the membership exclusions and credit expiration terms before purchasing.
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BeautyPlus
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose BeautyPlus for portrait retouching, AI edits, and virtual try-ons across web and mobile.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans and trials with paid starting prices. Check support for RAW photos, generative editing, layers and masks, batch work and limits, plus the platforms and mobile apps you need. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence.
Questions
Do photo editors on this list have free plans?
A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the individual listing for its free-plan details and limits.
Can I try a photo editor before paying?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Trial length and terms vary, so check the individual listing.
Which platforms do these photo editors support?
Items on this list run on iOS, Android, the web, macOS, Windows, or through an API. Check the listing for a tool's supported platforms.
Are RAW photos supported?
RAW photo support is a comparison field for this list. Check the individual editor's listing to see whether it supports your RAW files.
Can these tools edit batches of photos?
Batch editing and batch limit are comparison fields. Check the listing for the editor's batch support and stated limit.
Is Pixelmator Pro free?
No. Pixelmator Pro is listed as paid from $49.99, with a 30-day trial and no free plan.