Photo editing Category leader
Adobe Lightroom
Cloud-based photo editing and organizing on desktop, web and mobile
Our picks · 5 tools reviewed
Best Photo editing software for 2026
Retouches, corrects and enhances photographs and images. Below: the names buyers expect to see, the newer tools gaining ground, and how their key features and prices compare. How we pick; nobody pays for a place here.
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| Pricing | US$11.99/mo | US$22.99/mo | Paid | Free | Free plan $10/mo |
| Best for | — | — | Professional and studio photographers on desktop who shoot tethered and want fine RAW color control. | Freelancers and small teams that need Photoshop-style layered editing in a browser on any computer without paying for a license. | Solo sellers and small ecommerce teams that need fast product photo cleanup without desktop software. |
| Team size | 1–500+ people | 1–500+ people | 1–500 people | 1–50 people | 1–50 people |
| Layer-based editing | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| RAW processing | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Retouching tools | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Batch processing | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| AI generative editing | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Non-destructive editing | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit |
Category leaders
The best-known photo editing tools: the ones most buyers shortlist.
Photo editing Category leader
Adobe Photoshop
Layer-based image editor with generative AI tools
Key features
- Layer-based editing
- Retouching tools
- AI generative editing
- Non-destructive editing
Photo editing Category leader
Capture One
RAW photo editor with tethered shooting for professionals
Key features
- RAW processing
Photo editing Category leader
Photopea
Free browser-based editor for layered images, PSD files and RAW photos
Key features
- Layer-based editing
- RAW processing
- AI generative editing
Rising picks
Newer tools with real traction and a clear difference from the leaders.
Photo editing Rising
Pixelcut
AI photo editor for product images on mobile and web
Key features
- Retouching tools
- Batch processing
- AI generative editing