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Description

Photon Studio is a complimentary desktop application designed for photo editing and design, catering to photographers, retouchers, illustrators, and other creative individuals who work with raster images. It offers features such as layered editing, selections, masks, retouching, color and RAW adjustments, filters, text integration, vector shapes, artboards, and batch processing capabilities. Users can open and save PSD and PSB files while retaining layers, and it also supports various common image formats, alongside familiar tools and keyboard shortcuts akin to Photoshop. Additionally, AI-driven selections and background removal processes are executed locally on the user's machine, ensuring privacy and efficiency. Photon facilitates offline workflows, includes a command-line interface, and features an MCP server that allows compatible coding assistants and agents to collaborate on documents. The application is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, storing files locally without the need for an account for standard usage. Furthermore, it is well-suited for both personal projects and commercial creative endeavors, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of users.

Description

This is undoubtedly the finest version yet, characterized by its remarkable smoothness and full compatibility with Apple Silicon! The application is entirely functional, and users can support its development through in-app purchases. As an image editor, it strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and power, featuring support for "layers." Think of it as a lighter version of GIMP or Photoshop, equipped with all the essential tools that non-professionals require to craft stunning images. This exceptional software is the result of the dedicated efforts of Mark Pazolli and numerous contributors (as acknowledged in the user guide). It's important to ensure you have sufficient free memory, as image files can consume a significant amount of space! If you're in search of a free and user-friendly image editing program that includes "layers," look no further—this is the one for you. Seashore was specifically designed to offer fundamental image editing capabilities for casual users. Launched by Mark Pazolli in 2003, the project drew inspiration from various ideas, resources, and source code, as the developer himself noted. It also utilizes the XCF file format from around 2003 as its native format, making it versatile in handling various Cocoa formats. Overall, Seashore stands out as an accessible tool for anyone looking to enhance their image editing skills.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe Photoshop No 
Claude Code Yes 
Cursor Yes 
GIMP No 
Gemini CLI Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
OpenAI Codex Yes 
OpenCode Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Integrations

Adobe Photoshop Yes 
Claude Code No 
Cursor No 
GIMP Yes 
Gemini CLI No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
OpenAI Codex No 
OpenCode No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Pricing Details

Free
Photon Studio is free for personal and commercial use, with no trial, account, license fee, or royalty required. Donations are optional.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tenzen Studio

Website

tenzen.studio/photon/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Robert Engels

Founded

2003

Country

United States

Website

seashore.sourceforge.net/support.html

Product Features

Graphic Design

Collaboration No 
Data Visualization No 
Filtering No 
Image Database No 
Image Editor No 
Templates No 

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