Craft Launcher
Install, update and open several Craft apps from one place, choosing only the ones you need.
Find a free alternative to the software you use
Find your current software below, read the short verdict and open the app guide before downloading. All 13 Craft editors are free for local editing, with no subscription.
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Adobe / Creative 7 apps
| Your software | Craft app | How far can it replace it? | Free | Download / Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoshopOther free options: GIMP · Krita · Photopea | PhotoCraft | Good for everyday photo edits; keep Photoshop for dependable client PSD handoffs and plug-ins. | Free | |
| IllustratorOther free options: Inkscape · LibreOffice Draw | VectorCraft | Good for SVG and PDF artwork; keep Illustrator when editable Illustrator .ai file details must survive. | Free | |
| Premiere ProOther free options: Kdenlive · Shotcut · OpenShot | FilmCraft | Try it for simpler video edits; keep Premiere for direct project exchange and plug-in-heavy work. | Free | |
| LightroomOther free options: darktable · RawTherapee · digiKam | LightCraft | Try it with supported camera files; check RAW variants before moving your photo library. | Free | |
| AcrobatOther free options: PDFsam Basic · PDF Arranger · Okular | PdfCraft | Useful for everyday PDF tasks; keep Acrobat for demanding conversions and compliance workflows. | Free | |
| After EffectsOther free options: Natron · Blender | EffectCraft | Try it for supported renders and Lottie animation; keep After Effects for its projects and plug-ins. | Free | |
| InDesignOther free options: LibreOffice Draw · Inkscape | DesignCraft | Try simpler layouts through IDML; keep InDesign for demanding publications and INDD files. | Free |
Office 3 apps
| Your software | Craft app | How far can it replace it? | Free | Download / Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordOther free options: LibreOffice Writer · ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors | WordCraft | Good for everyday documents; check complex DOCX layouts and embedded objects before sharing. | Free | |
| ExcelOther free options: LibreOffice Calc · ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors | GridCraft | Try ordinary XLSX workbooks; check formulas and imported content before handing them back. | Free | |
| PowerPointOther free options: LibreOffice Impress · ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors | DeckCraft | Try everyday decks; check fonts, animations and embedded content after PPTX exchange. | Free |
Other design 3 apps
| Your software | Craft app | How far can it replace it? | Free | Download / Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCADOther free options: LibreCAD · FreeCAD | CADCraft | Try drawings you can check in the receiving app; keep AutoCAD for objects that fail to round-trip. | Free | |
| Pro ToolsOther free options: Audacity · LMMS | SoundCraft | Try audio and MIDI media workflows; keep your original DAW for session exchange. | Free | |
| FigmaOther free options: Penpot · Pencil Project | FigCraft | Good for local interface work; check FIG exchange and sharing before moving team projects. | Free |
Choose how to install
One app
Download the app on its own when you only need one editor. Its guide covers packages, system requirements and the first steps.
FAQ
Can these fully replace my current software?
Try everyday tasks and simpler projects first. Keep your current app for demanding files, plug-ins and work that depends on its specialist tools.
Is AI generation free too?
The local editors are free; hosted generation in the separate ArtCraft AI workbench uses credits. See Is ArtCraft free? for plans and credit costs.
Do I need Craft Launcher?
No. You can download one app directly or use Launcher to manage several.
Sources
- Official Craft app directory
- Craft Launcher guide
- Official ArtCraft AI pricing
- PhotoCraft, FilmCraft, PdfCraft, VectorCraft, LightCraft, EffectCraft, DesignCraft
- WordCraft, GridCraft, DeckCraft, CADCraft, SoundCraft, FigCraft
Based on official docs and published reviews; we didn't install it ourselves.
Last checked 14 Oct 2026