layered image editor / digital painting software
For a software architecture for managing application layers, the strongest matches are photopea/photopea (Photopea is a browser-based layered image editor with comprehensive), kde/krita (Krita is a professional open-source digital painting and layered) and orama-interactive/pixelorama (Pixelorama is a layered pixel art editor with layer). pixieditor/pixieditor and aseprite/aseprite round out the shortlist. Each is ranked by relevance to your query, popularity and recent activity.
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- photopea/photopea
photopea/photopea
8,284View on GitHubPhotopea is a browser-based image editor that runs entirely in the browser without requiring any downloads or installations, capable of editing both raster and vector graphics. It functions as a multi-format image converter, a PSD file editor, a RAW photo processor, and a vector graphics editor, all within a single web application. The editor distinguishes itself through its extensive file format support, opening and saving industry-standard formats including PSD, AI, Sketch, Figma, and XD, as well as native files from Affinity, InDesign, and Krita. It also supports RAW camera files from Niko
Photopea is a browser-based layered image editor with comprehensive PSD support, layer management, brush engine, adjustment layers, and real-time preview, delivering exactly the compositing and editing workflow you need.
PSD EditorsPSD File EditingLocal Selection Tools - kde/krita
KDE/krita
9,883View on GitHubKrita is an open-source digital art studio and professional painting software designed for creating digital illustrations and paintings. It functions as a raster graphics editor and a cross-platform graphics application built with the Qt framework. The software supports a comprehensive digital painting workflow, covering the production of concept art, high-resolution digital illustrations, and hand-drawn 2D frame animations.
Krita is a professional open-source digital painting and layered image editor with full layer management, a high-quality brush engine with pressure sensitivity, selection and masking tools, adjustment layers, PSD support, and a robust undo/redo stack — exactly the compositing and editing tool this search requires.
C++Layer Stacks - orama-interactive/pixelorama
Orama-Interactive/Pixelorama
9,738View on GitHubPixelorama is a cross-platform digital art multitool designed as a pixel art editor, frame-based animation tool, and tilemap design suite. It provides specialized utilities for drawing low-resolution sprites with pixel-perfect precision and generating sprite sheets for game engines. The software distinguishes itself through a dedicated tilemap design system supporting rectangular, isometric, and hexagonal sets, and a frame-based animation system featuring onion skinning and audio synchronization. It also includes a plugin system that allows the installation of community-developed tools for as
Pixelorama is a layered pixel art editor with layer management and compositing, but it focuses on low-resolution sprites and animation rather than general digital painting, and lacks pressure-sensitive brushes, adjustment layers, and PSD support.
GDScriptLayer Stacks - pixieditor/pixieditor
PixiEditor/PixiEditor
7,840View on GitHubPixiEditor is a multi-functional graphics suite that serves as a pixel art editor, a node-based graphics editor, and a vector graphics tool. It functions as a shader-based painting tool and 2D animation software, providing a comprehensive environment for creating raster images and frame-by-frame motion. The project is distinguished by its use of node-based workflows for building complex image transformations, visual effects, and custom digital brush designs. It utilizes a shader-based brush engine and a node graph to define personalized painting tool behaviors and procedural animations. The
PixiEditor is a multi-functional graphics editor with raster, vector, and node-based capabilities, placing it squarely in the layered image editing category; however, its pixel-art and procedural focus means some requested features like PSD support or dedicated adjustment layers are not clearly confirmed.
C#Brush EnginesPorterDuff Blending Modes - aseprite/aseprite
aseprite/aseprite
37,521View on GitHubAseprite is a specialized graphics editor and animation suite designed for the creation of pixel-based artwork. It provides a comprehensive environment for managing multi-layered animation sequences, offering tools for frame-by-frame design, onion skinning, and real-time motion previews. The application is built to handle both indexed color palettes and full-color RGB editing, allowing users to maintain precise control over pixel data and transparency. What distinguishes Aseprite is its focus on programmable workflows and game asset production. It features a scriptable command architecture th
Aseprite is an open-source pixel-art editor with full layer management, brush tools, and real-time preview, so it handles layered compositing for pixel art; but its lack of adjustment layers and limited PSD support means it's narrower than the general digital painting tool you described.
C++Image Analysis ToolsAnimation SuitesTransitions & Effects - mypaint/mypaint
mypaint/mypaint
2,937View on GitHubMyPaint is a simple drawing and painting program that works well with Wacom-style graphics tablets.
MyPaint is a digital painting application with layer management and a pressure-sensitive brush engine, making it a solid tool for layer-based painting though it lacks advanced compositing features like adjustment layers and PSD support.
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