An open-source Adobe suite built with AI is almost ready to replace the real thing

A team led by developer Brandon Thomas has almost finished an open-source Adobe suite that uses artificial intelligence, aimed at replacing the actual Adobe software. This software, called ArtCraft, consists of seven apps designed to mimic Adobe's most popular programs, crafted using Rust and Claude Opus 5.5. The user interface closely resembles the real thing, and most features are almost identical, offering a free alternative to the subscription-based Adobe apps.

While still in its early stages, the software has shown promise in handling 4K gameplay capture, editing footage using familiar keyboard shortcuts, and exporting files with hardware acceleration. PhotoCraft, modeled after Photoshop, can open .psd files natively, although it lacks some advanced features and lacks support for Photoshop plugins.

LightCraft, the Lightroom equivalent, offers a great user experience for quick edits, though it cannot use Adobe's servers for some AI features. FilmCraft, the Premiere Pro alternative, supports 87% of the features found in Premiere, but its real work readiness is estimated at 50 to 60%. Despite these limitations, the availability of native Linux builds for ArtCraft apps could be a game-changer for creatives who previously had to use Windows or Mac operating systems.