Free creative software for Windows
GIMP, Krita, Inkscape and Audacity cover photo editing, drawing, vectors and audio. Video editing, 3D and RAW development are in the extended list.
Core apps
GIMPFree and open-source image editor for photo retouching and graphic design.
winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 --exact --source winget
KritaProfessional open-source painting program for illustrators and concept artists.winget install --id KDE.Krita --exact --source winget
InkscapeOpen-source vector graphics editor working natively with SVG.winget install --id Inkscape.Inkscape --exact --source wingetAudacityFree multi-track audio editor and recorder.
winget install --id Audacity.Audacity --exact --source winget
Extended selection
Optional additions. They start unticked in WinMate; tick the ones you need.
darktableOpen-source photography workflow app and RAW developer.winget install --id darktable.darktable --exact --source winget
Paint.NETImage editor for Windows with layers, effects and plugins.winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact --source winget
UpscaylFree AI image upscaler that runs locally on your GPU.winget install --id Upscayl.Upscayl --exact --source wingetBlenderFree open-source 3D suite for modeling, animation, rendering and video editing.
winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender --exact --source winget
KdenliveOpen-source video editor with multi-track timeline, effects and proxy editing.winget install --id KDE.Kdenlive --exact --source winget
ShotcutFree, open-source, cross-platform video editor.winget install --id Meltytech.Shotcut --exact --source wingetHandBrakeOpen-source video transcoder to convert videos to MP4 or MKV with device presets.
winget install --id HandBrake.HandBrake --exact --source wingetFFmpegThe universal command-line toolkit for converting and processing audio and video.
winget install --id Gyan.FFmpeg --exact --source winget