Dev reimplements the entire Adobe suite in Rust — 7 free, open-source alternatives
airesearch12 · x · 2026-10-08
A developer reimplemented Adobe's major products from scratch in Rust as free, open-source tools:
- Photoshop → PhotoCraft
- Illustrator → VectorCraft
- Premiere Pro → FilmCraft
- Lightroom → LightCraft
- Acrobat → PdfCraft
- After Effects → EffectCraft
- InDesign → DesignCraft
All free, open source, built in Rust — links in the original thread. A notable reference point for users fleeing subscriptions and indie devs alike.
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