Adobe applications might not be as safe and secure as we thought following a massive term of service change.
The change is feared would make all Adobe cloud-based products "spyware" that can access people's work without their knowledge or compensation.
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If that is enough to turn you away from supporting Adobe, here are some free and safe alternatives Photoshop users can use for graphic editing, digital drawing, and image editing.
There is no better alternative for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as a graphic editing platform than Canva.
Perfect for presentations, graphic layouts, and design planning, users can access a multitude of resources and features from the platform for both free and premium versions.
If it is Photoshop's user design layout you are looking for, GIMP might be the best alternative to ease you into another graphic editing platform.
Like Photoshop, the GNU Image Manipulation Program has a huge catalog of functions users can use to edit graphics, illustrations, and even drawings for free.
Best of all, the program is open-sourced, allowing users to modify and customize its features according to their needs and preferences.
For people using Photoshop primarily for drawing, Sketchbook could be a good starter for users looking for suitable platforms that provide the same services as Adobe Photoshop.
While IbisPaint and Medibang might be a better choice for a dedicated digital drawing platform, Sketchbook offers users more freedom and navigability to edit and enhance graphic materials and other media.
And like GIMP, Sketchbook has a closer user design layout with Photoshop, making it easier for many that are just starting on the platform.
Not exactly a free-to-use platform, CorelDRAW is a combination of Sketchbook and GIMP that allows users to create and edit illustrations on one platform.
Users can try out its seven-day free version to see how the software works before purchasing its monthly/annual subscription service.
For those willing to spend some money, CorelDRAW has a much lower subscription price at only $19.92 per month, much lower than the single Photoshop package at $22.99 per month.
While most of PaintShop Pro's services and features are locked behind a paywall, many free-to-access features are enough to do basic photo editing without hassle.
The platform also offers several image filters and design templates, allowing users to have a starting plate rather than begin from scratch like in Photoshop.
Even if users are willing to unlock more of its features, PaintShop Pro is a one-time purchase starting at 47.99, giving users unlimited access to the app without worrying about monthly bills.
