Image editing
Raster image retouching, compositing and digital painting, plus RAW photo development and library workflows.
Paid tools and their alternatives
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Adobe Lightroom
USD 11.99 / seat / month -
Adobe Photoshop
USD 19.99 / seat / month
Why this category sits where it does
Broad reach, position 28 of 48. Image preparation spans creative professions and occasional general use; RAW development and digital painting are more specialized workflows within the category.
Audience: Photographers, designers, illustrators and people preparing images for work or personal projects. Editorial estimate, not a measured market size. Sources: www.gimp.org, www.darktable.org, www.adobe.com. Checked 2026-10-21.