An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Photoshop in pure Rust
An open-source, pure Rust implementation of Adobe Photoshop has been created through a clean-room reimplementation. This software, called PhotoCraft, includes all the features of Photoshop, such as layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors, brushes, and PSD file support. The app is written entirely in Rust and is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and as a web application.
ArtCraft, the community behind PhotoCraft, is a group of artists from various backgrounds. PhotoCraft is still in early alpha and only partially replicates Photoshop's functionality, with gaps including AI/generative features, typography, professional workflows, and plug-in compatibility. The software is tested against real files and is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0.
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