Lunapic is a web‑based image editor offering quick filters, effects, and basic retouching. Below are 20 free image‑editing tools—both desktop and online—that provide comparable or richer feature sets without cost.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
Powerful open‑source raster editor with advanced layers, masks, filters, and extensible plug‑ins; often called the free Photoshop.
Professional-grade digital painting and illustration app that also handles photo editing, with brush engines, layer management, and HDR support.
Lightweight Windows editor offering layers, special effects, and a simple UI; extensible via community plugins.
Browser‑based Photoshop‑compatible editor that works with PSD, XCF, Sketch, and standard image formats.
Modern, web‑based editor focused on quick edits, AI tools, and a clean UI; supports layers and blend modes.
Advanced online editor from the same family as Pixlr X, offering more precise controls, layers, and filters.
Online design platform with drag‑and‑drop editing, templates, and basic photo‑adjustment tools.
Free online photo editor with HDR effects, batch processing, and a collection of filters and beauty tools.
AI‑enhanced editor offering powerful filters, batch editing, and advanced color grading on web and desktop.
All‑in‑one suite for Windows/macOS featuring batch editing, collage maker, GIF creator, and basic retouch tools.
Open‑source photography workflow application for RAW processing, non‑destructive editing, and tethered shooting.
Free, cross‑platform RAW converter with high‑precision color handling, noise reduction, and lens correction.
Vector graphics editor that also supports bitmap tracing and basic image manipulation; great for SVG work.
Simple drawing and image editing program inspired by Paint.NET, offering layers, drawing tools, and effects.
Mac‑only open‑source raster editor built on Cocoa, providing layers, gradients, and texture fills.
Cross‑platform vector design tool with a web version; includes basic bitmap editing and export options.
Google’s mobile photo editor offering professional‑grade filters, selective adjustments, and RAW support.
Free mobile/online version of Photoshop with quick fixes, filters, collage maker, and blemish removal.
Web‑based paint program with layers, blending modes, and a large brush library; works directly in the browser.
Free vector graphics editor with real‑time collaboration; includes basic raster import and export.