Pixlr X is a browser‑based photo editor offering quick edits and creative tools. Below is a curated list of 20 free graphic‑design applications—desktop, web, and cross‑platform—that provide comparable or expanded capabilities for image editing, illustration, and layout design.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
Powerful open‑source raster editor with layers, masks, filters, and a customizable UI; often called the free alternative to Photoshop.
Professional-grade digital painting and illustration app, featuring brush stabilizers, HDR painting, and vector tools.
Feature‑rich vector graphics editor supporting SVG, node editing, gradients, and extensions for complex illustrations.
Online Photoshop‑like editor that works directly in the browser; supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, and standard image formats.
Web‑based design platform with drag‑and‑drop templates for social media, presentations, and simple photo edits.
Cross‑platform vector design tool offering a clean UI, symbols, and cloud sync for up to 1 GB of assets.
Lightweight, browser‑ and desktop‑based vector editor with real‑time collaboration and simple shape tools.
Windows‑only raster editor that balances simplicity and power, featuring layers, plugins, and a friendly interface.
Collaborative UI/UX and vector design tool; free tier allows up to 3 projects with unlimited editors.
Free drawing app with a natural brush engine, layer support, and a clean workspace for sketching and illustration.
Advanced web‑based editor offering layer support, blend modes, and a suite of adjustment tools—more robust than Pixlr X.
AI‑enhanced photo editor with filters, batch processing, and advanced color grading, available as a web app and desktop client.
Simplified Adobe design suite for quick graphics, social posts, and basic photo edits; free plan includes templates and limited assets.
Windows‑native UI/UX design tool compatible with Sketch files; offers vector editing, assets library, and offline work.
Free digital painting app geared toward comics and manga, featuring cloud sync, brushes, and panel tools.
Open‑source painting program focused on a distraction‑free canvas and a large collection of brush presets.
Simple drawing and image‑editing program inspired by Paint.NET; offers layers, effects, and a straightforward UI.
All‑in‑one photo editor with batch processing, collage maker, GIF animation, and basic retouch tools.
Free 3D creation suite that also includes a powerful compositor and image‑editing capabilities for texture work.
Mac‑only raster editor built on Cocoa, offering layers, gradients, and texture brushes in a lightweight package.