Plus, after our main list, we’ve also taken a look at a photo-editing option that often goes overlooked – the programs offered by camera manufacturers themselves. Or indeed not pay at all, as we have also included a number of photo-editing programs that are completely free. While it feels like more and more tech companies are realising they rather like the idea of the rentier economy, actually, there are still plenty of options out there for those who’d prefer to just pay once and have the software to keep. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best photo editing software you can download right now, all of which are available subscription-free.
If you’re not a fan of the idea of paying a monthly premium to Adobe for the rest of your photo-taking life, you’re in luck.