Included the Roto Brush 2 tool, which used AI to track objects more accurately.

| | Platform | Best For | Key Features | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) | Windows, Mac, Linux | Professional photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design. | Highly customizable interface, supports layers, masks, curves, and a vast array of plugins. It's the most powerful free Photoshop alternative available. | | Krita | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android | Digital painting and illustration. | Designed by artists for artists. Features an intuitive UI, powerful brush engines, pop-up palettes, and animation support. | | Photopea | Browser | Advanced photo and design editing directly in your web browser. | An astonishingly capable online editor that supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, and CDR formats. It feels remarkably similar to Photoshop and requires no installation. |

The Affinity Suite (Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher) offers professional-grade performance as a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. For a completely free option, GIMP or Krita are highly capable.