LazPaint
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VisitLazPaint vs PhotoPad
What both publish
| Fact | LazPaint | PhotoPad |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor includes image transformations, color adjustments, filters, and generated textures such as wood, stone and marble. | Features include cropping, rotating, resizing, retouching, color and exposure adjustments, and blur and sharpening tools. |
| File formats | LazPaint reads and writes multiple file formats, including layered bitmaps and 3D files. | The maker lists JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and BMP among supported image formats and says PhotoPad supports RAW editing. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Layers | It supports raster and vector layers in the same image, with editable vector shapes and text. | Effects are kept in a reorderable, undoable, non-destructive layers list with visibility and opacity controls. |
LazPaint plans
- LazPaintFree
PhotoPad plans
- Pro Edition Annual Plan—
- Home Edition Annual Plan—
- Pro Edition Quarterly Plan—
- Free editionFree
- FreeFree
- PhotoPad Photo Editor Pro Edition Quarterly Plan$9.99 a month
Pick LazPaint if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PhotoPad if…
PhotoPad suits people who want photo adjustments, RAW editing, and creative project tools such as cards or collages in one editor. Its free edition fits non-commercial use, while people using it for business should consider the available paid editions.