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   "name": "Affinity",
   "url": "https://www.affinity.studio/",
   "description": "Canva's former paid suite, free since October 2025. Opens PSD files and combines photo, vector and layout tools. Needs a free Canva account; AI tools need Canva Pro.",
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    "Windows",
    "Mac",
    "iPad"
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   "description": "Photoshop-style editor in a browser tab, nothing to install. Opens PSDs faithfully. Free with ads; about $5/mo removes them.",
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  {
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    "Mac",
    "Linux",
    "Open source"
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  {
   "name": "Krita",
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   "description": "Open-source painting app built for illustrators and concept artists. Excellent brushes, layers and PSD support.",
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    "Mac",
    "Linux",
    "Open source"
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  {
   "name": "Pixlr",
   "url": "https://pixlr.com/",
   "description": "Quick browser photo editor for crops, cutouts and fixes. Free with ads and limited AI credits.",
   "platforms": [
    "Browser",
    "Mobile"
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   "safety": "Established"
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  {
   "name": "PhotoCraft (ArtCraft)",
   "url": "https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322",
   "description": "October 2026's viral AI-built Photoshop clone, part of a free 7-app Adobe rebuild. Fun to try, not ready for client work.",
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    "Browser",
    "Open source"
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