PhotoDemon 2024.12

PhotoDemon is a portable photo editor focused on pro-grade features, high performance, and usability. It runs on any Windows PC (XP through Win 11 32-bit or 64-bit) does not require installation, administrator rights, Internet access or special hardware requirements. Feel free to run it on a USB stick or portable drive.

The current build provides more than 200 professional-grade tools, including digital darkroom essentials like shadow/highlight recovery, multi-channel curves, content-aware resizing, and HDR. PhotoDemon comes with a built-in macro recorder and batch processor.

PhotoDemon and JPEG-XL
PhotoDemon now allows you to load and save JPEG-XL images (.jxl), which offer higher quality and smaller file sizes compared to traditional JPEGs. This support is optional to avoid crashes and includes automatic updates for the latest features, available on Windows 7 or later. JPEG-XL requires more memory and power, so it's best for higher-end devices, ensuring advanced features without compromising stability.

Its UI is fully themable, with built-in light, dark, and monochrome themes. All tools support real-time previews, custom presets, keyboard nav, and unlimited Undo/Redo. PhotoDemon has been designed to work anywhere in the world, regardless of language or locale settings. Translations are currently provided for 20+ languages.

Versatile Photo Editing with Multi-Format Support and Non-Destructive Tools
PhotoDemon can handle many types of image files, even complex ones like Photoshop (PSD) and all major camera RAW formats. It lets you work with multiple layers, including text layers that you can edit anytime. You can also make changes without ruining the original image, like resizing or rotating. PhotoDemon supports color management, meaning it handles colors accurately by using embedded color profiles.

Beginner-Friendly Photo Editing with Advanced On-Canvas Tools and Effects
PhotoDemon offers powerful editing features that even beginners can use. It has advanced tools for on-canvas editing, like digital brushes, gradients, and selections. You can perform 2D transformations, such as rescaling, cropping, and zooming, and make adjustments to levels, curves, and white balance. Non-destructive editing lets you resize or rotate images without losing quality. Plus, PhotoDemon includes many filters and effects, like noise removal and content-aware fill, to enhance your photos easily. All these features make PhotoDemon a versatile tool for any photo editing project.

PhotoDemon is open-source under a BSD license, and its ongoing development relies on donations. If you appreciate the software, please consider supporting it on Patreon or making a PayPal donation.

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Latest version: 2024.12 (10 Dec 2024)
License: Open Source
System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
Download: PhotoDemon-2024.7.zip (20.2 MB)

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