How to install PhotoCraft

Windows

  1. Get the .msi for your CPU (x64 for most PCs) from the official releases.
  2. Run the installer. Or unzip the portable .zip and run it without installing.

macOS

  1. Download the Universal .dmg.
  2. Open it and drag PhotoCraft to Applications.

Linux

ArtCraft Launcher

The official ArtCraft Launcher (v0.2.1 at time of writing) installs PhotoCraft and other Crafting Apps and keeps them updated.

Build from source

Needs Rust 1.90 or newer:

git clone https://github.com/storytold/photocraft.git
cd photocraft
cargo run --release -p photocraft

FAQ

Is PhotoCraft free?

Yes. PhotoCraft is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.

Is PhotoCraft made by Adobe?

No. It is an independent, clean-room reimplementation by the ArtCraft team (GitHub org storytold). It is not affiliated with Adobe.

Can PhotoCraft open PSD files?

Yes. It opens and saves layered PSD and PSB files. The official site reports 134 of 135 real-world test files round-trip byte for byte.

Last updated 2026-10-12. Facts from the official repo and official site.