What is PhotoCraft?
Background, licensing and the features documented by the project.
OPEN SOURCE. MADE FOR CREATING.
PhotoCraft
A familiar editor.
A fresh start.
ArtCraft’s free, open-source photo editor, built in Rust. Get to know the project, choose your build and find your way from the first layer to a finished image.
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree & open source
Independent resource. Not the official ArtCraft website.
Layers. Masks. Type. PSD.Image: ArtCraft ↗
Your next creative starting pointA guide from download to first edit
01
MEET THE PROJECT
What Is PhotoCraft?
Get to know ArtCraft’s free, open-source photo editor: a native desktop application built in Rust, with layers, masks and color adjustments. Start with the project’s capabilities and current limitations.
PhotoCraft on GitHub
Find the official repository, releases, source instructions and issue tracker.
02
GET THE RIGHT BUILD
Download & Install
Choose the official ArtCraft Launcher or a standalone PhotoCraft release. Our platform guides explain which file to use and where to find the project’s checksums.
Download PhotoCraft
Official release files, architecture choices and download verification.
PhotoCraft for Windows
Choose x64, x86 or ARM64, with installer and portable options.
PhotoCraft for Mac
Find the Universal build for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
PhotoCraft for Linux
Choose a package for your distribution and processor.
03
LEARN THE WORKFLOW
Tutorials & How-Tos
Take the first steps from opening an image to saving a project. These guides explain the workflow and the checks to make before trusting an important file to a new editor.
All PhotoCraft tutorials
Pick a starting point for installation, editing or working with PSD files.
Getting started with PhotoCraft
Open an image, work with layers and export a separate copy.
Working with PSD layers and masks
Check fonts, masks and layer behavior when moving a Photoshop document.
PhotoCraft keyboard shortcuts
Find commands in the app and check the bindings in your installed version.
04
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
PhotoCraft vs Photoshop
Compare the workflows that matter to your project: layers, PSD compatibility, hardware and access. The guides separate documented capabilities from results that need testing on your own files.
PhotoCraft vs Photoshop
A practical comparison of scope, maturity and everyday workflows.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Consider layers, adjustments and output formats for your task.
PSD compatibility: what to check
A round-trip checklist for your documents, rather than an assumed fidelity score.
System requirements and performance
Read the current requirements and compare speed on a representative project.
05
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Alternatives to PhotoCraft
Your choice depends on what you are making. Compare desktop and browser options, and understand when another ArtCraft application serves a different creative task.
PhotoCraft alternatives compared
Choose an editor around your file formats, workflow and delivery needs.
VectorCraft: for vector illustration
Meet the ArtCraft sibling for vector work, a different job from photo editing.
A LITTLE PRACTICE
Try a quick edit in your browser
Start with the sample or choose a photo. Adjust color, crop, add text and export a PNG or JPEG.
Images stay on your device
Independent demo, not the full PhotoCraft app. JPG, PNG and WebP only; PSD files are not supported.
Get the full PhotoCraft app ↗Is PhotoCraft free?
Yes. PhotoCraft is free to download, and its source code is available under the MIT license. ArtCraft branding has separate terms.
Does PhotoCraft open PSD files?
The project documents support for layered PSD files. Compatibility depends on the document and software version; test a copy before editing important work.
Is PhotoCraft available for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Yes. Official release files are available for Windows, macOS and Linux. Choose a build that matches your operating system and processor.
Can this site’s demo open a PSD file?
No. This site’s independent basic editor accepts JPG, PNG and WebP images. It is not the full PhotoCraft application and does not support PSD files.
Is this the official PhotoCraft website?
No. This is an independent guide. The official product website and repository are maintained by ArtCraft.
YOUR NEXT CREATIVE STEP
A new tool. Your own ideas.
Choose a build and make your first edit with the guide beside you.