PhotoCraft is not an Adobe product. Independent open-source software from the ArtCraft / storytold team. Not affiliated with Adobe Inc.
PhotoCraft: Open-Source Image Editor (GitHub & Safe Download)
Conclusion: PhotoCraft is an early-alpha, open-source image editor written in Rust. Its README describes it as a clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Photoshop ideas — familiar layers, masks, type and PSD/PSB — running natively (and in the browser via WebAssembly). It is free; it is not from Adobe; and its authors say it is not yet a daily professional Photoshop replacement.
Official PhotoCraft pageGitHub storytold/photocraftFull download safety guide
Last updated: · Outbound download links only to getartcraft.com, app.getartcraft.com and github.com/storytold.
PhotoCraft at a glance
| Topic | Fact (sourced) |
|---|---|
| Positioning | README: "open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Photoshop, rebuilt in pure Rust." Not an Adobe product. |
| Core editing | Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors, brushes; GPU compositor on wgpu. |
| PSD / PSB | Opens and saves layered Photoshop documents; also reads formats such as Krita .kra and Affinity files (read-only Affinity). Exact corpus pass rates vary by source — see the PhotoCraft README for current test numbers. |
| Colour / depth | RGB, Grayscale, CMYK and Lab at 8, 16 and 32 bits per channel (per README). |
| Status | Early alpha. Developers state it is "not yet a Photoshop replacement for daily professional work". Gaps: AI/generative features, some tools, typography depth, plug-in compatibility. |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 (badge/README on the PhotoCraft repository). |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and Web (WebAssembly). Installers on GitHub releases. |
| Automation | Command registry (500+ commands); CLI, JSON control channel and MCP server for agent/script use. |
Primary sources: github.com/storytold/photocraft, getartcraft.com/apps/photocraft.
Open-source and GitHub signals
- Public repository: github.com/storytold/photocraft
- Org: github.com/storytold (same org as artcraft).
- Parent product context: What is ArtCraft? and the Crafting Apps list.
- Clean-room claim: implemented from public specs and observed behaviour; no proprietary Adobe code (README "Under the hood").
Safe download (official only)
- Easiest: getartcraft.com/apps/photocraft
- Every build: GitHub PhotoCraft releases (Windows MSI/portable, macOS, Linux AppImage/deb/rpm/Flatpak/tar, FreeBSD, web; SHA256SUMS on releases).
- Suite installer: ArtCraft Launcher v0.5.1 (guide)
- Related studio (AI): getartcraft.com/download or app.getartcraft.com
Skip third-party "cracked Photoshop" or mirror sites. PhotoCraft is free — there is nothing to crack. More risk notes: How to download ArtCraft and Crafting Apps safely.
PhotoCraft vs Photoshop (honest comparison)
| Dimension | PhotoCraft | Adobe Photoshop |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | ArtCraft / storytold (independent) | Adobe Inc. |
| Cost | Free / open source | Subscription (e.g. Photoshop plan list price on adobe.com; see compare page) |
| Maturity | Early alpha; not daily pro replacement (author statement) | Mature commercial product (v27.x class per Adobe help docs) |
| PSD | Open/save layered PSD/PSB (per PhotoCraft docs) | Native format |
| Plug-ins / generative | Gaps called out by authors | Plugin Marketplace, Generative Fill and related features documented by Adobe |
For studio-level AI pricing and Firefly/After Effects rows, read ArtCraft vs Adobe (2026). For the AI studio itself, see the ArtCraft product page.
Who PhotoCraft is for
- Designers and developers who want an inspectable, local PSD-capable editor.
- People evaluating open-source Photoshop-like workflows (with alpha expectations).
- Users who need Linux/FreeBSD packages or agent/CLI automation (MCP / CLI).
Back to the crafting apps hub for the full 13-app table and ArtCraft FAQ.
Related: suite installer, MCP, FigCraft
- ArtCraft Launcher — suite installer for PhotoCraft and siblings
- ArtCraft MCP — drive PhotoCraft from Claude/Cursor
- FigCraft — UI design Crafting App
PhotoCraft FAQ
Is PhotoCraft made by Adobe?
No. PhotoCraft is an independent open-source project under github.com/storytold/photocraft, part of the ArtCraft / Crafting Apps family. It is not affiliated with Adobe. This site is not affiliated with Adobe or the ArtCraft team.
Can PhotoCraft open Photoshop PSD files?
Yes. Official docs say PhotoCraft opens and saves layered PSD and PSB documents. For current fidelity details and limitations, read the PhotoCraft README and getartcraft.com/apps/photocraft.
Is PhotoCraft ready to replace Photoshop at work?
Not yet, according to its own README: it is early alpha and "not yet a Photoshop replacement for daily professional work". Expect gaps in generative AI, some tools, typography depth and plug-ins.
Where is the official PhotoCraft download?
Prefer getartcraft.com/apps/photocraft (easiest install path), or GitHub releases at github.com/storytold/photocraft/releases. You can also install via the ArtCraft Launcher. Do not use random mirrors.
Does PhotoCraft run on Linux?
Yes. Releases include Linux AppImage, deb, rpm, tarball and Flatpak options, plus Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and web builds (see the repository Downloads section).
How is PhotoCraft related to ArtCraft?
ArtCraft is the AI image/video studio. PhotoCraft is one of 13 Crafting Apps from the same team — a local image editor. Start with the ArtCraft overview, then use this page for PhotoCraft specifics.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 26 October 2026.