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  "id": 7409369,
  "title": "Photon Studio is a free Photoshop alternative with native PSD support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/photon-studio-is-a-free-photoshop-alternative-with-native-psd-support",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7907-photon-studio.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Photon Studio is a free desktop image editor that offers PSD support, making it a viable Photoshop alternative. The software operates entirely on the user's device, handling tasks such as subject selection and background removal without requiring an internet connection or uploading images to a remote service. Despite being free, Photon Studio provides a comprehensive suite of features, including layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, effects, and retouching tools. Users can work with editable text, vector shapes, and Pen paths, as well as paint with brushes and customize colors and gradients. The software includes familiar Photoshop shortcuts and searchable commands for easy navigation. While Photon Studio cannot match Photoshop in terms of advanced features and integrations, it still offers a robust set of tools for everyday editing tasks.",
  "summary": "Photon Studio is a desktop image editor with layers, masks, adjustment tools, smart objects, retouching and native PSD support. Features such as subject selection and background removal run locally, with no subscription or paid feature tier. It's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [
    "Photon Studio is a free Photoshop alternative with PSD support",
    "Software operates offline without uploading images",
    "Offers layers, masks, and retouching tools for everyday editing"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I replaced Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with three free apps, and only one felt like a downgrade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/i-replaced-photoshop-illustrator-and-indesign-with-three-free-apps",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:30:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}