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Best Design Software & Apps

The best graphic design software and apps for UI design, photo editing, vector illustration and whiteboarding.

Top pickFigmaCollaborative interface design, prototyping and design systems.Freemiumfigma.comTop pickCanvaDrag-and-drop graphics, social posts and presentations for anyone.Freemiumcanva.comTop pickAffinityPro photo, vector and layout tools in one app, now from Canva.Freeaffinity.studioPenpotOpen-source design and prototyping in the browser.Freepenpot.appAdobe PhotoshopThe industry standard for photo editing and compositing.Paidadobe.comAdobe IllustratorThe industry standard for vector graphics and logos.Paidadobe.comAdobe ExpressQuick graphics, videos and social content with Adobe assets.Freemiumadobe.comSketchNative Mac app for interface design and prototyping.Paidsketch.comFramerDesign and publish interactive websites without code.Freemiumframer.comWebflowVisual web design with a full CMS and hosting.Freemiumwebflow.comPhotopeaFree browser photo editor that opens PSD, XD and Sketch files.Freephotopea.comGIMPFree open-source photo editor for Windows, Mac and Linux.Freegimp.orgInkscapeFree open-source vector editor with full SVG support.Freeinkscape.orgKritaFree professional painting app for artists and illustrators.Freekrita.orgLunacyFree design app that opens Sketch files and works offline.Freeicons8.comLinearity CurveVector design app for Mac and iPad (formerly Vectornator).Freemiumlinearity.ioProcreateBeloved iPad painting app with a one-time price.Paidprocreate.comPixelmator ProPowerful, affordable Mac image editor.Paidpixelmator.comExcalidrawHand-drawn style whiteboard for diagrams and wireframes.Freeexcalidraw.comMiroOnline whiteboard for workshops, flows and brainstorming.Freemiummiro.com

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