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AI clones Adobe software for free
AI creates free open-source versions of Adobe's Creative Cloud apps.
In brief
AI creates free open-source versions of Adobe's Creative Cloud apps. Artcraft built AI-powered clones of Photoshop and Lightroom that work for free, challenging Adobe's dominance. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
AI clones Adobe software
Artcraft used Anthropic's Claude to build open-source versions of Adobe's Creative Cloud apps.
“Software is over: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones”
Free to download
Artcraft's PhotoCraft, LightCraft, and other tools are free to download and use.
“We have a really long way to go to get to complete parity on functionality and file format support”
Zero learning curve
Users can switch between Photoshop and PhotoCraft with no learning curve.
“They are so similar that you're able to move from one tool to another with zero learning curve”
Adobe's concern
Adobe's board and investors are worried about AI competition.
“It's a direct threat to a giant company with thousands of employees and billions in revenue”
Creative industry impact
AI clones challenge Adobe's dominance in creative software.
“It's not just about the look and feel; it's the quality of the end product”
What's next
Artcraft aims to improve functionality and file format support for their AI tools.
“We have a really long way to go to get to complete parity on functionality and file format support”
The essence
Artcraft built AI-powered clones of Photoshop and Lightroom that work for free, challenging Adobe's dominance.
