Photon Studio: A Free Photoshop Alternative That Runs Locally, No Cloud or Signup
CurieuxExplorer · x · 2026-09-15
Photon Studio is a free image editor positioned as a local Photoshop alternative for macOS, Windows 11 and Linux.
Key features:
- Layers, groups, masks, adjustment layers and smart objects
- Native PSD support
- Subject selection, background removal, curves, liquify, and shadow/glow/outline effects
- Even subject selection and background removal run entirely on your machine — files never leave your computer, and no account is required
To get it: visit the website, pick your OS, leave an email to receive the download link, then install.
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