02 / PhotoCraft · Early AlphaAlternative to Adobe Photoshopgithub.com/storytold/photocraft

The image editor you
already know how to use.

Layers, masks, adjustment layers, blend modes, non-destructive smart filters, and camera RAW support in a lean Rust architecture that starts in 0.4 seconds.

Get PhotoCraft via LauncherView on GitHubAvailable for macOS · Windows · Linux · Web WASM
01 / Familiar Layers

Zero Learning Curve

Curves, Levels, HSL, Color Balance, Vibrance, and 3D LUT adjustment layers work with the exact blend modes and mask behaviors you already rely on.

02 / Blazing Fast

Instant Tile Engine

Starts in 0.4 seconds flat. Hardware-accelerated brush engine and GPU tile cache eliminate input latency when painting high-res artwork.

03 / Total Privacy

Zero Cloud Scans

No AI model scraping your confidential artwork. No mandatory cloud accounts. Everything is processed 100% on your machine's CPU and GPU.

02 / Breakdown

PhotoCraft vs. Adobe Photoshop

MetricPhotoCraft (Rust Native)Adobe Photoshop
Pricing100% Free & Open Source$263.88 / year single app
Cold Startup Time~0.4 seconds10 - 18 seconds with cloud sync
Memory at Idle~85 MB RAM800 MB - 1.5 GB RAM
Telemetry & TrackingZero background network callsContinuous Creative Cloud daemons