If, like me, you’ve been switching from Windows to Linux, you’ve been looking for alternatives to a lot of the software on Windows, and Adobe has been looking for alternatives. Even though my Linux is all character interface now, I’m sharing some of the software alternatives that I didn’t try. Reference: https://www.maketecheasier.com/adobe-alternatives-for-linux/
If you’re also an avid graphic designer, you’re probably pretty good at eschewing expensive Adobe products. For Adobe, however, Linux users are often the ones most at the disadvantage of support. So an alternative to Adobe is needed — but what’s the best option?
It ultimately depends on the specific Adobe program and what you want to accomplish. Fortunately, since necessity is the mother of all inventions, someone answered those calls. The result has been a range of efficient alternatives to Adobe.
Evince (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Like Adobe Acrobat Reader, Evince is a “document viewer that supports multiple document formats.” For example, users can use Evince as a PDF viewer. It also supports various comic book formats (CBR, CBZ, CB7, and CBT). You can find a complete list of supported formats on the Evince website.
Linux users should neither overestimate nor belittle Evince, it is just a standard viewer. You can go to the official website for updates as needed. But for this TYPE of PDF reader, there are a lot of them. For example, Okular, Foxit Reader, XPDF, GNU GV…
Pixlr (Adobe Photoshop)
The great thing about Pixlr is that various tools for this Adobe alternative are available online. If you have an Internet connection, then you have a powerful image editing workspace.
Pixlr Editor is a powerful alternative to Photoshop where you can use layers and related effects. It also has some nice drawing and color editing tools. Pixlr Express doesn’t have that many features, as it’s mostly used for image enhancement, adjusting color and sharpness, and adding some Instagram-friendly effects!
What you can do with Pixlr is incredible, and it’s totally free. In addition, GIMP is also a replacement for PS.
Inkscape (Adobe Illustrator)
Inkscape is another recommended free alternative to Adobe. It serves primarily as a “professional vector graphics editor”. In addition to Illustrator, Inkscape is similar to Corel Draw, Freehand, and Xara X.
Its vector design tools can be used to create logos and “highly scalable” art. Inkscape contains drawing, shape, and text tools. The Layer tool allows you to lock, group, or hide individual layers.
Pinegrow Web Editor (Adobe Dreamweaver)
Pinegrow Web Editor is a great alternative to Dreamweaver on Linux. This program allows you to create HTML web sites directly on your desktop.
Pinegrow provides a detailed visual editing experience, not only using code creation (which requires a preview later). You can directly view and test your HTML project to see in real time if the link is working or if the image is where it should be. The Pinegrow also comes with a WordPress theme builder.
Free trial for 30 days. If you like, you can buy it for a one-time payment of $49.
Scribus (Adobe InDesign)
Scribus is probably the closest alternative to Adobe InDesign. According to the developers, you should seriously consider using Scribus because it’s reliable and free.
In fact, Scribus is not only a great desktop publishing tool, but also a great self-publishing tool. Why rely on expensive commercial software to create magazines and books when you can do them yourself? Scribus currently allows designers to use a 200-color palette, and promises to double that in the next stable release.
digiKam (Adobe Lightroom)
DigiKam is probably the best Lightroom alternative for Linux users right now. Features include importing photos, organizing photo collections, image enhancement, creating slideshows and more.
Its stylish design and advanced features are truly the work of heart. In fact, the people behind digiKam are photographers. Not only that, they want to do everything they can do in Lightroom in Linux.
Webflow (Adobe Muse)
Webflow is another site that proves that you can get a lot done without downloading software. A very convenient alternative to Adobe Muse, Webflow is ideal for creating highly responsive web designs.
The best thing about Webflow is that you don’t have to write your own code. You just drag and drop the image and write the text. The Webflow does all the chores for you. You can build your site from scratch, or you can use various templates. While free, the advanced version offers additional features such as the ability to easily export HTML and CSS for use elsewhere.
Tupi (Adobe Animate)
Tupi is an alternative to Adobe Animate, or it can be used by those who are not too keen on Flash. Of course, Tupi’s authors say it’s not about competing with Flash. However, its ability to use HTML5 makes it an ideal alternative.
Draw 2D animations on a PC or tablet. Not sure how to start? Learn how to make clip art animations and more using the site’s YouTube tutorial.
Black Magic Fusion (Adobe After Effects)
Black Magic Fusion is destined to be the replacement for Adobe After Effects. This visual effects software took about 25 years to develop! Fusion is often used to create impressive effects in Hollywood movies and TV shows — thanks to its rich and stylish features.
Fusion works by using nodes, which are “small ICONS that represent effects, filters, and other processes.” Connect these nodes together to create a series of complex visual effects. The program includes many features such as image retouching, object tracking and exciting 3D effects.
You can choose the free version or Fusion Studio for $995. To help you decide, you can compare the free and advanced versions of Fusion. Lightwork is also industrial grade video post software.
As you can see, these are much more than just Adobe alternatives. Thanks to open source, significantly improved alternatives continue to be released. We will soon see a complete suite created only for Linux users. Until then, feel free to choose these alternatives.