Every free photography tool worth downloading â software, LUTs, presets, brushes, ICC profiles, and utilities. One page. Zero cost. Ordered by popularity.
This is a one-stop shop for everything free in the photography and printing world. Every tool here has been verified as genuinely free â not a 7-day trial, not freemium with a watermark, not "free with purchase." Open source, freeware, free tiers, and free resources from vendors who provide them. Sorted by popularity within each category.
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Now free under Canva ownership. Full Photoshop-class pixel editor with layers, masks, HDR merge, focus stacking, frequency separation, and CMYK support. One of the most capable free tools ever released.
The most powerful free RAW editor available. Scene-referred workflow, 500+ camera profiles, masking, local adjustments, non-destructive pipeline. Steep learning curve and demands GPU power, but technically ahead of most commercial editors.
Browser-based Photoshop alternative that opens PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, and CDR files. Layers, masks, pen tool, smart objects. No install required â runs entirely in your browser. Ad-supported free tier.
Exceptional RAW detail extraction with granular control over demosaicing. File-browser based (no database), making it fast and simple. Pairs perfectly with digiKam for organization. Interface is dated but deeply capable.
Beginner-friendly batch editor with collage maker, GIF creator, screen capture, and quick-fix tools. Not for RAW workflows but excellent for social media prep and fast adjustments.
Simplified RAW processor that mimics analog film development using a physical model rather than preset curves. Minimal interface focused on getting good results fast.
Non-destructive RAW editor inspired by the darkroom. Zone-based editing system targets adjustments to specific tonal ranges. Style stacks can be saved and applied in batch.
The definitive free Photoshop alternative. Layers, masks, channels, compositing, healing, cloning, curves, scripting (Python/Script-Fu). Version 3.0 released March 2025 with major UI improvements. Massive plugin ecosystem including G'MIC.
Digital painting powerhouse with brush stabilization, HDR support, animation tools, and vector layers. Originally for illustrators but increasingly used by photographers for compositing and creative manipulation.
Lightweight Windows image editor with layers, effects, and plugins. Much simpler than GIMP but handles common photo fixes (red eye, levels, curves, noise reduction) quickly. Active plugin community.
Over 500 image processing filters available as a GIMP plugin, standalone CLI, or web app. Denoising, inpainting, stylization, color grading, and artistic effects. The most powerful free filter collection available anywhere.
Portable photo editor for Windows â runs from a USB drive with zero installation. Supports layers, 200+ effects, batch processing, and RAW files. Under 25 MB. Actively developed with v2025.12 release.
Handles 100,000+ image libraries. Albums, tags, ratings, geotagging, AI face recognition, auto-tagging, and metadata editing (EXIF/IPTC/XMP). Right-click integration with RawTherapee, GIMP, and Darktable. The organizational backbone of the free stack.
Fast image browser and organizer supporting 500+ formats. Batch conversion, metadata editing, duplicate finder, slideshow, and comparison tools. Free for personal and educational use.
Lightweight photo tagging tool focused on adding IPTC keywords and metadata efficiently. Useful for photographers who need fast keywording without a full DAM system.
Fast automated photo and video import for Linux. Backs up to multiple destinations, auto-renames using EXIF data, generates thumbnails, handles multiple cards simultaneously.
Simple, fast photo manager for Linux desktops. Import, organization, basic editing, and publishing. Non-destructive edits, face detection, and auto-enhancement. Ships with many Linux distros.
Adobe's collection of ICC profiles including AdobeRGB1998, CMYK profiles (US Web Coated SWOP, Euroscale, Japan Color), and more. Industry standard for print workflows. Free download from Adobe.
Official sRGB v4, AdobeRGB, and Display P3 profiles from the International Color Consortium. The reference profiles that all color management is built on. Free to download, embed, and distribute.
More calibration control than any bundled colorimeter software. Creates ICC profiles via ArgyllCMS, with Delta E verification reports. Supports most colorimeters and spectrophotometers. The standard for serious color work.
Complete color management system: monitor, printer, scanner, and camera profiling via command line. The engine behind DisplayCAL. Essential for print shops and technical photographers who need printer profiling or scripted automation.
Hand-picked cinematic LUTs from professional colorists. Includes LOG conversion LUTs, cinematic palettes, and film emulations (Kodak, Fuji, Agfa, Polaroid). Used by creators worldwide.
Massive collection of film emulation, vintage, retro, matte, and cinematic LUTs. Includes 120 film emulation, 150 film look, and specialty packs. All .cube format, compatible with any editor.
Scene-referred print film emulation LUTs based on real film measurements. Includes Kodak 2383, 2393, and Fuji 3510 emulations. Star rating system helps match LUTs to footage. Free via fylm.ai Lite account.
Dozens of free cinematic LUTs from Noam Kroll. Vintage film, modern film, warm/cool enhance, desaturated, monochrome, and finishing LUTs. Premium versions available with more variants.
Brim and Linny film print emulation LUTs from a professional colorist. Accurate film print emulations intended for finishing. More subtle and accurate than most free packs. Also available as DaVinci PowerGrades.
Specifically designed for DaVinci Resolve. 30 cinematic LUTs with subtle adjustments that preserve color integrity. Works with footage from virtually any camera.
Multiple packs including 40 AI Season Adaptive presets, 62 Signature Collection presets, vintage matte looks, and radial filter effects. Works with Lightroom 4âÂÂ6, Classic CC, and CC. Professional quality from a major software vendor.
Film emulations inspired by Kodak Gold 200, Ektachrome, Agfa Ultra 100. Plus portrait, landscape, and moody presets. XMP format for Classic, CC, ACR, and mobile sync. Regularly updated with new freebies.
Large searchable library of free Lightroom presets and profiles. Browse by category: portrait, landscape, wedding, film, B&W, HDR, vintage, and more. Mix of quality but huge selection.
Documentary portrait presets, cinematic looks, vintage film emulations, and Capture One styles. From working photographers with specific use cases. New freebies added regularly.
Six versatile presets from a professional travel/lifestyle photographer with 9+ years experience. Includes .xmp, .lrtemplate, and .dng files. Syncs with Lightroom Mobile.
Five targeted fix presets: Skin Tone Fix, White Balance Fix, Skin Smoothing, Noise Reduction, and Film Grain. Designed as finishing tools to layer on top of your creative editing.
Massive library of free Photoshop brushes: 2,200+ retouching brushes, 600+ skin texture brushes, plus bokeh, smoke, cloud, watercolor, and grain brushes. Creative Commons and open source licensed.
High-resolution texture photos (paper, fabric, wood, metal, concrete, etc.) under the Unsplash license â free for commercial and personal use, no attribution required.
Thousands of high-resolution PBR textures, materials, and HDRIs. Free tier gives 15 credits/day for downloading. Essential for compositing, product photography backgrounds, and 3D rendering.
Free 4K film grain plates: 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm grain. Overlay in blend mode for authentic analog texture. From The Resolve Store.
Interactive paper weight converter with five tabs: GSM â Bond â Text â Cover weight conversion with caliper estimation and photo suitability ratings, ISO & US paper size references, grain direction tests with step-by-step instructions, OBA status guide for 13 popular fine art papers, and a quick reference for photo paper sweet spots. Works offline â download the page and use it anywhere.
Vector graphics editor (Illustrator alternative). SVG native, PDF export, bezier curves, boolean operations, and extensions. Essential for logos, print graphics, and scalable artwork.
Open-source desktop publishing (InDesign alternative). CMYK support, PDF/X export, master pages, spot colors, and professional typesetting. The only serious free DTP option for print-ready output.
Free ICC output profiles for Hahnemühle fine art papers. Verified through test prints for Epson, Canon, and HP professional photo printers. Essential for accurate fine art printing.
Complete ICC profile sets for every Moab paper and compatible printer. Includes PDF media settings guide. Epson, Canon, and HP coverage. Download as zip per printer model.
Free ICC profiles for Breathing Color papers. Custom profile creation available at no charge for Breathing Color products. Includes installation guides and color management support.
Free custom ICC profiles for PermaJet papers. Submit a printed target and receive a profile made specifically for your printer/paper combination. Includes Adobe Color Print Utility.
The gold standard for reading, writing, and editing metadata in photo/video files. Handles EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS, and maker notes for every camera brand. Command-line but indispensable. GUI wrappers available.
Command-line image processing suite: batch resize, convert, composite, annotate, and transform. Supports 200+ image formats. The backbone of countless automated photography pipelines.
Open-source video transcoder. Not photography-specific but essential for converting behind-the-scenes video, timelapse sequences, or client review files. Hardware-accelerated encoding.
The universal media tool. Convert, resize, extract frames from video, create timelapses from image sequences, strip/add metadata. Runs inside most other tools without you knowing.
Panorama stitching tool. Auto-detects control points, handles exposure blending and HDR, supports fisheye and rectilinear projections. Professional results from a free tool.
Batch image compression for web delivery. Reduces JPEG, PNG, and WebP file sizes with visual quality control. Preview before/after. Essential for client gallery uploads.
HDR creation and tone mapping. Merges bracketed exposures into HDR images with multiple tone mapping operators (Mantiuk, Fattal, Drago, Durand, Reinhard). Batch processing supported.
Community-contributed processing styles for Darktable. Film emulations (Fuji, Kodak), B&W conversions, cross-process looks, and creative grades. Import directly into Darktable.
Free tethered shooting for Nikon and Canon cameras. Live view, remote shutter, intervalometer, focus stacking automation, and barcode-triggered capture for product workflows.
GIMP plugin for batch processing. Apply resize, crop, watermark, rename, convert, and color adjustments to entire folders. Essential for high-volume GIMP workflows.
Free, open-source AI image upscaler using Real-ESRGAN. Runs locally on your GPU â no cloud uploads, no subscriptions. Supports batch processing and multiple AI models. The best free alternative to Topaz Gigapixel.
AI-powered object removal. Paint over unwanted elements â people, wires, trash, watermarks â and the AI fills it seamlessly. Free tier with unlimited low-res exports. No account required.
Instant AI background removal. Upload a photo, get a transparent PNG in seconds. Free tier includes low-res downloads â good enough for social media. API available for batch workflows.
Node-based image processing with AI models. Chain together upscaling, denoising, and format conversion using a visual workflow. Supports ESRGAN, NCNN, ONNX, and PyTorch models.
Self-hosted AI inpainting tool for removing objects from photos. Uses state-of-the-art models (LaMa, MAT, ZITS) running locally. No cloud, no limits, no watermarks.
Community database of AI upscaling models for Upscayl, chaiNNer, and ComfyUI. Browse models optimized for photos, anime, text, or specific image types. Compare results before downloading.
The only full-featured free astrophotography processor. Handles calibration, stacking, registration, and post-processing for deep sky and planetary imaging. Supports FITS, TIFF, and RAW. Active development with v1.4.1 released January 2026.
Free stacking software for deep sky astrophotography. Registers, calibrates, and stacks light frames with dark, flat, and bias support. Outputs 32-bit TIFF for further processing in Siril or Photoshop.
AI-powered star removal for astrophotography. Separates stars from nebulae and background, enabling independent processing of each layer. Available as standalone or Siril/PixInsight plugin.
Free gradient extraction for astrophotography. Removes light pollution and vignetting gradients from stacked images using AI or polynomial models. Works standalone or as a Siril plugin.
Free stacking and processing for planetary and lunar astrophotography. Processes video frames using wavelet-based sharpening to extract detail from thousands of frames.
Free node-based compositor for VFX and motion graphics. Comparable to Nuke. Supports rotoscoping, tracking, keying, and color correction. For photographers moving into video compositing.
Free photogrammetry pipeline. Turn photographs into 3D models using structure-from-motion. Node-based workflow useful for product photography, archival work, and 3D scanning.
Dramatic dark portfolio with custom cursor, animated preloader, asymmetric gallery grid, full-screen lightbox with keyboard navigation, parallax hero, and film grain texture. Gold-on-black color scheme. Cormorant Garamond + Darker Grotesque typography. Perfect for fine art, landscape, and moody portrait photographers.
Light editorial gallery with CSS masonry layout, working category filter buttons, frosted-glass sticky nav, hover overlays with tags, stats bar, and full-screen lightbox. Warm cream with terracotta accent. Playfair Display + DM Sans typography. Ideal for multi-genre photographers, street, editorial, and portrait work.
Luxury wedding photography site with split-screen hero, slow-zoom animation, booking status bar, three pricing packages with "Most Popular" highlight, client testimonial section, full contact form with event-type dropdown, and image gallery with lightbox. Gold-on-warm-white palette. Marcellus + Nunito Sans typography. Built for wedding and event photographers.
How to use: Each download is a ZIP containing a single HTML file and a README with step-by-step customization instructions. No build tools, no frameworks â just open in a text editor, swap in your photos and text, and upload to any web host. Every template is fully responsive, includes lightbox galleries, scroll animations, and works on any hosting provider. README covers colors, fonts, photos, adding pages, and form setup.
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