Graphic & Design (354 programs)

Pros: Only a small amount of memory is required. The canvas size can be changed if needed. Imports most common file formats. a great way to quickly create an image.

Cons: Advanced functions are not offered. There are few settings to control sensitivity. It is not possible to copy and paste complex elements into the canvas. Could be too simple for some requirements.

Pros: Extremely versatile. Great assortment of items. Beautiful banners for different categories. Integrates with Mojave’s dark mode.

Cons: Could take time to load. Some templates are overly complicated. No pre-made page layouts for creating documents and ebooks. Customizing the templates could be a pain.

Pros: Great basic painting tools. Comes with many brushes. Runs very smoothly. Easy-to-use interface.

Cons: Blending issues. Poor brush setting support. Takes some learning to use. Poor text font support.

Pros: Quick and easy design process. Simple to use. Wide selection of furniture to choose from. Plans can be printed directly from the app.

Cons: No ability to share your plans directly from the app. Getting to know your way around can take some time. Application requires a lot of resources. Can slow down system speed.

Pros: Filters can be chosen from a slideshow at the bottom of the dashboard. A very simple interface. Basic editing options such as resizing are offered. Users can create custom filters.

Cons: 68.3 megabytes is a rather large amount of memory. Advanced editing tools are not available. No opacity masks are provided. Does not support 32-bit processors.

Pros: Supports a variety of formats. Includes a wide range of settings. Tons of bitmap effects. Simple drag and drop conversions.

Cons: Colour vectorization not supported. Doesn’t perform OCR on text. Can’t handle poor resolution images. Sliderbars without values.

Pros: Simple user interface. Powerful tools for creating digital art. Allows for creating and editing of artwork in layers. Export work to various file formats.

Cons: Getting to know your way around this program takes some time. Lacks copy/paste functionality. Application is resource intensive. No support for use on mobile devices.

Pros: Offers incredibly high image resolution. Up to 40 images can be combined. TIF, JPG and RAW image formats are supported. A relatively low amount of memory is needed.

Cons: Other image codecs are not recognized. Only two exposure settings are offered. Pictures must be overlapped between 30 and 50 percent. More than one panorama may accidentally be created.

Pros: A focus on simplicity streamlines drawing to basic elements. Many file types from PSD to PDF are supported. Simple, intuitive user interface. Includes basic image editing tools in addition to drawing tools.

Cons: Free, open source alternatives offer similar features. Its simplicity also means it lacks depth in more advanced features. Does little to distinguish itself from multiple competitors. The same features are included in more advanced image editing software.

Pros: Excellent user interface. Simple to use, even for inexperienced designers. Automatically exports to iOS and macOS icon sizes. Support for a wide range of image formats.

Cons: May be too simplistic for some needs. Not as powerful as other tools on the market. Lacks support for image stretching. Icons all follow same basic design principles.

Pros: Beatiful user interface. Automatic importing of images. Various options for sorting images effectively. Ideal for use by professional photographers.

Cons: Understanding the tagging system can be challenging at first. Lacking some advanced features. Capturing web pages can be difficult. No ability to import pictures from similar software.

Pros: Layer based workflow. Over 100 types of brushes. Pressure sensitive drawing. Shape tools.

Cons: Tools can feel unintuitive. Not much support (documentation/tutorials). Limited toolset. Doesn't export to many formats.

Pros: Unlimited layers to simplify any task. More than 20 realistic tools. Supports photo importing. Stylus-friendly user interface.

Cons: Not all sketching tools are available in the free version. Limited options to increase brush size. The imported photos cannot be moved. The wet look can’t be exported.

Pros: Easy to use. Very streamlined UI. Truly multi-platform. Free tool, and no ads.

Cons: Doesn’t directly open images. Does not work with AI files. Doesn’t support quite a few popular image formats. Not as robust as industry standard tools.

Pros: Huge collection of different font types. Fonts are available for both personal and commercial use. Includes font preview app. Uses cross-platform compatible OpenType format.

Cons: Cumbersome download process to actually install desired fonts. Quality of included fonts varies. Extra fonts locked behind registration wall. Could do with better searching and filtering options.

Pros: Quickly create multiple QR codes. Supports multiple QR code types. Supports SEPA payments area. Can create Wi-Fi setup codes.

Cons: Initial set up procedures can be complicated. CSV file creation can be tricky. No CSV file validation option. Limited OS support.

Pros: Supports large layouts of 10km x 10km. Display options include 3D rendering. Image exporting with support for all main formats. Frequent additions through software updates.

Cons: Can be intimidating for new users. Buildings library is smaller than some rivals. User interface does not explain some elements. The 3D rendering is fairly simplistic.

Pros: Perfect iOS device manager. Exports iMessage conversations. Backups can be stored anywhere you like. Supports multiple languages.

Cons: A bit slower compared to iTunes. Doesn’t completely replace iTunes. Images are read-only, or cannot be modified. No Help file.