Programs for Graphic designers Windows
Free programs for photo editing, vector drawing, page layout and 3D. Strong options to try before paying for subscriptions.
Photo and image editing
-
GIMP 3.2.6.0
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design.
-
Krita 5.3.4.1
Krita is a professional, open-source raster graphics editor designed primarily for digital painting, concept art, and 2D animation.
-
Affinity 3.3.3.5004 Free version available
Affinity is a creative software package developed by Canva for graphic design and photo editing.
-
paint.net 5.1.12
Paint.NET is a free image and photo editing software designed for Windows PCs.
Vector and UI design
Page layout (magazines, brochures)
3D modelling
Photo library and enhancement
-
darktable 5.6.2
darktable is an open-source photography workflow application and RAW developer designed to manage digital negatives and develop camera files.
-
XnView MP 1.12.2.0 Free for personal use
XnView MP is an image viewer, browser, and converter developed by Pierre-e Gougelet.
-
Upscayl 2.15.0
Upscayl is a free and open-source application designed to enlarge and sharpen low-resolution images using artificial intelligence models.
Screenshots
-
ShareX 21.0.0
ShareX is a free, open-source screen capture and productivity utility for Windows.
-
Flameshot 14.0.0
Flameshot is an open-source screenshot utility designed for capturing and annotating screen regions.
-
Greenshot 1.3.328
Greenshot is a lightweight, open-source screenshot utility designed for Windows.
- Lightshot 5.5.0.7 Lightshot is a free screenshot utility for Windows that allows users to capture any selected area on their screen with minimal friction.
Paid or trial programs are labelled with their license type. Every link goes to the program's official source.
Install the kit with one command
The command below installs the suggested programs from each group from the official repository. Use the bulk install tool to pick only the ones you want.
winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 -e; winget install --id Inkscape.Inkscape -e; winget install --id Scribus.Scribus -e; winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender -e; winget install --id darktable.darktable -e; winget install --id XnSoft.XnViewMP -e; winget install --id Upscayl.Upscayl -e; winget install --id ShareX.ShareX -eProfession kits
Cybersecurity professionals · Developers · Video creators · Office workers · Students · Finance and accounting staff · System administrators