Is there an online version of PhotoCraft?

The official PhotoCraft can run in a browser through its WebAssembly build, but it is still early alpha. For quick edits — cropping, resizing, converting and one-sentence AI changes — you can use the free online editor on this page, which is an independent, unofficial tool.

Can PhotoCraft edit photos with AI?

The ArtCraft apps can be driven by AI agents through a CLI or MCP server, but PhotoCraft has no built-in "describe the change" editing. The online editor on this page adds that: type what you want, such as "replace the background with a beach", and AI edits the photo.

Is ArtCraft really free?

Yes. The apps are free to use, and their source code is published on GitHub under permissive licenses.

Can ArtCraft replace Adobe today?

Not fully yet. Most apps are labeled early alpha or in development, so they suit experiments and lighter work better than production pipelines.

Can I use ArtCraft in the browser?

Six of the seven apps — all except FilmCraft — compile to WebAssembly and can run in a browser tab.

Who makes ArtCraft? Is this site official?

ArtCraft is built by the ArtCraft team. This page is an independent guide and is not affiliated with them.

Unofficial guide · Updated October 2026

ArtCraft: 7 Free, Open-Source Alternatives to Adobe Apps

PhotoCraft, VectorCraft, FilmCraft and four more — native apps written from scratch in Rust, free to use and familiar to anyone who knows Adobe's tools. Here is what each one does and how to get it. Don't want to install anything? Edit a photo online right below.

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Try a PhotoCraft-style editor online — no install

Waiting for PhotoCraft to download? Crop, rotate and resize a photo right here, then change it with one AI prompt.

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What is ArtCraft?

ArtCraft is a family of seven open-source creative apps — the "Crafting Apps" — from the ArtCraft team. Each app is written from scratch in Rust and compiled to a native desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux. Six of them also run in the browser through WebAssembly.

The apps borrow the layouts, tools and shortcuts professionals already know from Adobe, so there is little to relearn. They are free, the code is on GitHub under permissive licenses, and every app can be driven from a CLI, a JSON control channel or an MCP server for automation and AI agents.

PhotoCraft desktop or online — which do you need?

Both are free to start. Pick by the job, not the brand.

PhotoCraft desktop

Full layer-based editing with masks and PSD files
Download and install for macOS, Windows or Linux
Still early alpha, so expect rough edges

This online editor

Opens in your browser in seconds — nothing to install
Crop, rotate, resize and convert for free
Change a photo with one sentence using AI

Edit a photo online now

The 7 ArtCraft apps

Most apps are still early in development, so expect rough edges.

PhotoCraft

Image editor

Early alpha

The image editor you already know how to use — layers, masks and PSD files, rebuilt in Rust.

Alternative to: Adobe Photoshop
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

Edit a photo online now

VectorCraft

Vector illustration

In development

Fast vector illustration, reimagined in pure Rust.

Alternative to: Adobe Illustrator
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

FilmCraft

Video editor

In development

Professional video editing, rebuilt from scratch in Rust.

Alternative to: Adobe Premiere Pro
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

LightCraft

Photo library and raw developer

In development

A photo library and raw developer that runs on your own machine.

Alternative to: Adobe Lightroom
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

Need a quick photo touch-up? Try it online

PdfCraft

PDF workbench

Early alpha

Read, organize, combine, split and secure PDF files.

Alternative to: Adobe Acrobat
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

EffectCraft

Motion graphics and VFX

In development

Motion graphics and visual effects, built in pure Rust.

Alternative to: Adobe After Effects
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

DesignCraft

Page layout and publishing

In development

Page layout and publishing, rebuilt in pure Rust.

Alternative to: Adobe InDesign
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

WordCraft

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In development

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Alternative to: Microsoft Word
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

SoundCraft

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In development

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Alternative to: Adobe Audition
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

DeckCraft

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In development

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Alternative to: Microsoft PowerPoint
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

CADCraft

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In development

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Alternative to: Autodesk AutoCAD
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

GridCraft

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In development

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Alternative to: Microsoft Excel
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web

ArtCraft vs Adobe Creative Cloud

	ArtCraft	Adobe Creative Cloud
Price	Free	Paid subscription
Source code	Open source on GitHub	Closed source
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux; 6 apps also on the web	macOS, Windows; some apps on iPad and web
Maturity	Early alpha / in development	Mature industry standard
Automation	CLI, JSON control channel, MCP server	Scripting and plugins

How to install ArtCraft

1
Open the official Crafting Apps page at getartcraft.com/apps.
2
Download the ArtCraft Launcher. It installs every app and keeps them up to date; each app also has its own installer.
3
Open the app you need. Every app except FilmCraft can also run in a browser tab.

Installing takes a few minutes. While you wait, you can edit a photo online above. Go to the online editor →

Just need a quick photo edit?

Skip the install. Crop, resize and edit photos with one AI prompt, right in your browser.

Open the online editor

ArtCraft FAQ

Unofficial guide. ArtCraft, PhotoCraft and the other app names belong to their respective owners. Details come from the official site and may change.