Photoshop is brilliant, but for a lot of small businesses, freelancers and artists it's more than the job needs - and the monthly bill never stops. The catch with switching is usually the files: years of .psd artwork, client handoffs and templates you don't want to lose.
What to look for in a Photoshop alternative
- Opens .psd files. If you can't open your existing work, switching costs more than it saves.
- Real layer control. Move, hide, restyle and reorder layers instead of editing a flat picture.
- Photo and image editing. Crop, adjust and retouch product shots and photos in the same place you build graphics.
- No subscription. A one-off price you can budget for once.
- Works offline. Your design tool shouldn't stop when the Wi-Fi does.
How TrakCanvas fits
TrakCanvas is a Windows photo, image and graphics editor from TrakCorp. It opens and edits standard .psd files, gives you full control over layers, text, colours and images, and comes with editable templates for social posts, launches and print.
It isn't trying to replace every professional pipeline. It's built for the everyday work most businesses and creators actually do - and priced at £29.99 once instead of every month.
Who it suits
- Small businesses making their own social posts, flyers and offers.
- Freelancers and agencies opening .psd files from clients and designers.
- Artists and photographers who want full control without a subscription.
Try TrakCanvas free for 14 days
TrakCanvas runs on Windows 10 and 11. One payment of £29.99 covers every 1.x update on two devices - no subscription - with a 14-day refund if it isn't for you.
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Need something bigger, like a custom tool or a new website for your business? Talk to Jan at TrakCorp.