Adobe Photoshop
by Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop is a photo editor for Android, iOS, web, macOS and Windows with batch editing.
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Best Photo Editing Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Adobe Photoshop leads this list of 159 (record score 8.5, free plan). Adobe Lightroom is next (record score 8.5, free plan), and Evoto AI is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.3).
This list covers photo editing software for shoppers comparing tools for image work across desktop, mobile and the web. It helps you compare free plans, pricing, platforms and editing features in one place.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Photoshop is a photo editor for Android, iOS, web, macOS and Windows with batch editing. | 8.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Adobe Lightroom | Adobe Lightroom edits photo groups across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web. | 8.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Evoto AI | Evoto AI is a cross-platform photo editor with a free plan, trial and paid access. | 8.3 | $80 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Photoroom | Photoroom is a free photo editor with mobile, web and API access, plus a free trial. | 8.2 | $7.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ON1 Photo RAW | ON1 Photo RAW is intended for photographers ranging from hobbyists to working professionals and commercial studios. | 8.1 | $89.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Picsart | Picsart may suit people who want image editing tools across web, Windows, iOS, and Android. | 8.1 | $10.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 07 PhotoPad | PhotoPad edits RAW photos with crop, color, exposure, retouching, blur and creative collage tools. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Pixlr | Pixlr suits people who want image editing and design tools in a browser or on mobile. | 8.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Photopea | Photopea runs in a browser, with apps and self-hosting for major platforms. | 8.0 | $450 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Luminar Neo | Luminar Neo is a paid photo editor available through desktop, mobile, web and extension platforms. | 7.9 | $129 one-time | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
Read entries in the order shown, then compare RAW photo support, layer editing, masking, batch editing, cloud sync and AI retouching for your workflow.
02
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom edits photo groups across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.5 Visit
03
Evoto AI
Evoto AI is a cross-platform photo editor with a free plan, trial and paid access.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.3 Visit
04
Photoroom
Photoroom is a free photo editor with mobile, web and API access, plus a free trial.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
05
ON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW is intended for photographers ranging from hobbyists to working professionals and commercial studios.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record8.1 Visit
6
Picsart
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $10.50 a month, billed yearly Record8.1 Visit Picsart may suit people who want image editing tools across web, Windows, iOS, and Android.
7
PhotoPad
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record8.1 Visit PhotoPad edits RAW photos with crop, color, exposure, retouching, blur and creative collage tools.
8
Pixlr
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record8.0 Visit Pixlr suits people who want image editing and design tools in a browser or on mobile.
9
Photopea
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $450 a year Record8.0 Visit Photopea runs in a browser, with apps and self-hosting for major platforms.
10
Luminar Neo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $129 one-time Record7.9 Visit Luminar Neo is a paid photo editor available through desktop, mobile, web and extension platforms.
11
Photomator
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record7.8 Visit Photomator edits RAW photos with AI retouching on iOS and macOS.
12
Fotor
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.8 Visit Fotor offers layered, masked and batch photo editing with cloud sync across web, desktop and mobile.
13
Retouch4me
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $169 a year Record7.7 Visit Retouch4me is a multi-platform photo editor with free access, a trial and paid plans.
15
PhotoDirector
WindowsMac Free plan Record7.6 Visit PhotoDirector edits photos on macOS and Windows, supports batch work and has a free plan.
16
HitPaw FotorPea
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $90.39 a year Record7.5 Visit HitPaw FotorPea edits photos on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, the web and an extension.
17
GIMP
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit GIMP is a free photo editor for Linux, macOS and Windows without built-in RAW support.
18
Airbrush
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record7.4 Visit Airbrush edits RAW photos across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web, with batch tools.
19
darktable
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.3 Visit darktable suits photographers who want a free, multi-platform raw-processing workflow and control over editing.
20
Adobe Creative Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record7.3 Visit Adobe Creative Cloud provides photo and design tools with templates and presentation features across devices.
21
VSCO
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29.99 a year Record7.3 Visit VSCO is a web, iOS and Android photo editor with batch editing, a free plan and trial.
22
Pixelmator Pro
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record7.2 Visit Pixelmator Pro edits RAW photos on iOS and macOS with layers and masking tools.
23
BeFunky
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.2 Visit BeFunky suits people who want photo editing, collage creation, and graphic design tools in one place.
24
ImageMagick
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record7.2 Visit ImageMagick suits people who need image processing through command-line workflows, APIs, or self-hosted installations.
25
RawTherapee
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.1 Visit RawTherapee targets photographers from enthusiast newcomers through professionals who want to develop raw images.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your workflow
Check the Platform field for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web or Linux support. Choose a version that fits where you edit and store photos.
Compare free access and paid plans
Free plan, free trial and Paid from fields show how a tool can fit your budget. A free plan can suit basic work, while a trial can help you review a paid workflow before subscribing.
Check the editing controls
RAW photo support matters for camera files. Layer editing and masking tools matter when you need separate adjustments or selective changes. Batch editing can speed up repeated work.
Review cloud and AI features
Cloud sync can keep edits available across supported devices. AI retouching can be useful when that type of automated adjustment fits your process; check the listing for its support.
Look at licensing needs
Open-source status is shown as a comparison field. If code access or redistribution matters, review the tool's licence before choosing.
Questions
Which platforms does the list cover?
Platform support is compared for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web and Linux.
Can I find software with a free plan?
Yes. Free-plan status is a comparison field, and Fotor, PhotoPad and Photomator are marked with a free plan.
Are free trials listed?
Yes. Free-trial availability appears in the comparison fields alongside free-plan status and Paid from information.
Does the list cover RAW photo editing?
RAW photo support is one of the comparison fields. Check an entry to see whether it fits your camera-file workflow.
Which editing features can I compare?
The list compares layer editing, masking tools, batch editing, cloud sync and AI retouching, along with RAW photo support.
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