GIMP
A full image editor with layers, masks and retouching tools.
Free alternatives to paid software — download for Windows PC
Replace common paid tools for image editing, office work, archives and recording with free applications.
Categories:Windows
How to choose
- GIMP covers layered image editing, while LibreOffice handles documents and spreadsheets.
- 7-Zip opens common archive formats; OBS Studio records a screen or stream.
- Feature compatibility varies, so compare formats and workflows before switching.
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Krita
Free digital painting editor with brushes, layers and animation.
LibreOffice
A free office suite: documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
7-Zip
Creates and extracts ZIP, 7z, RAR and other archives.
OBS Studio
Records your screen and streams live to Twitch or YouTube.
Notepad++
A lightweight text and code editor with syntax highlighting.
Everything
Finds Windows files by name almost instantly.
SumatraPDF
Lightweight reader for PDF, EPUB, comics and e-books.
Paint.NET
Free Windows image editor with layers, effects and a simple interface.