I'm looking for some decent photo editing software that's not just the popular big names like Photoshop or GIMP. I've tried GIMP, Krita, Darktable, etc., and while they're okay, I've found their UI to be a bit clunky and frustrating, especially with recent updates. The only other editor I found usable was Affinity Photo back in 2015, but I'm experiencing some UI glitches when trying to set that up on Debian through Wine. Photopea is nice, but I need a program that works offline. I do a lot of logo creation and basic design work, so I'm searching for alternatives that can provide a Photoshop-like experience in a Linux environment. Any recommendations?
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If you're really set against those options, the subscription model for Photoshop is probably your best bet for a familiar UI that works locally. It's pricey, but it's reliable if you need that specific interface.
Pinta is another option for photo editing; it’s pretty user-friendly. Inkscape is awesome for logo design, too!
You might want to check out Inkscape. It's great for logos and focuses on vector graphics, letting you scale designs without losing quality. Perfect for what you're doing!
Have you tried RawTherapee? It's a solid raw photo editor. Also, Affinity Photo seems to work well on Linux with a specific Wine fork called Elemental Warrior; I found a guide that helped me set it up smoothly on my system. No glitches so far!
That's interesting! I've seen some people mention plugins to make GIMP's UI more Photoshop-like. Have you tried any of those?
Just a heads up: UI design is tricky because many applications need to avoid copyright issues with Adobe. That's why alternatives like GIMP have their own style, but the functionality can be similar.
I don't think that's quite right; GIMP's UI choices don't stem from copyright issues. It’s more about the development team's vision.
Totally agree! Vector graphics are the way to go for logos. That way you can adjust the size without any hiccups.