PhotoDemon
You edit photos on Windows with layers, effects and corrections from a portable program.
Developer Tanner Helland
Version 2025.12 · Open source · Windows
Looking for an alternative to PhotoDemon?Compare GIMP, Pinta, PhotoFiltre 7, Paint.NET.Compare alternativesPhotoDemon is a Windows image editor that you can use without normal installation. You can work with layers and correct photos or provide effects. The portable package is useful if you want to keep the editor in your own folder.
A portable program still stores settings and work files and needs to be updated. Save original photos separately and use an editable format as long as you want to return to separate layers or choices later.
Compare PhotoDemon with alternatives
Compare image editors on layers, selections, color management and the file formats you need. An app for quick corrections does not always have the same capabilities as an editor for complex compositions. Please check that existing work files with layers and effects are properly copied.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| PhotoDemonYou are viewing this app | You perform extensive image operations in a portable Windows editor. You do not need to set up a complete installation or subscription environment. | WindowsOpen source |
| GIMPView this alternative | You edit photos and compositions with layers, masks and expandable tools in an open source editor. The interface and file exchange differ from Photoshop. | Windows, macOS, LinuxGPL-3.0-only |
| PintaView this alternative | You draw and edit images with layers in a relatively simple editor on multiple platforms. That fits with ordinary image editing without a large suite. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| PhotoFiltre 7View this alternative | You apply selections, layers and filters in the free PhotoFiltre edition. Check the differences with the other PhotoFiltre versions. | WindowsFree for personal use |
| Paint.NETView this alternative | You edit images on Windows with layers, effects and plug-ins in a clear interface. For complex color or publication workflows you need to check the possibilities separately. | WindowsFreeware |
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Advantages
- Portable Windows package Layers and many image operations Open Source
Things to consider
- Windows as main platform only Many features require exploration Portable doesn't mean updated automatically
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Provider’s website · photodemon.org
Version history
2025.12
You can process more image formats and return to a file more easily.
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Our verdict
PhotoDemon is interesting if you want more editing options without a traditional installation. The combination of layers and corrections makes it useful for various image jobs. You can keep the editor next to existing software and choose what works nicely per task.
The portable form is mainly a distribution choice, no reason to skip backups or updates. Save your originals outside the workbook and keep editable projects next to exports. Other software can be more suitable for specialist RAW development or a large photo catalogue. For single Windows operations, PhotoDemon offers a wide tool without an obligatory cloud account.
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