# Gemstone Photo Editor Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Gemstone Photo Editor Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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Gemstone Photo Editor

## What is Gemstone Photo Editor?

Gemstone Photo Editor is a photo editing software by ACDSee that provides layered editing tools and AI-enabled selection features for streamlining image editing and graphic design processes. The software includes ACDSee RAW for processing RAW images, as well as tools, including layer masks, curves, liquify, and focus stacking to help users enhance their photos.

## What is Gemstone Photo Editor used for?

[Photo Editing](https://www.capterra.com/photo-editing-software/)

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Overall rating

Based on 17 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

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Starting price

$59.99

Per Feature, One Time

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Gemstone Photo Editor

4.7 (17)

VS.

[4.6 (1,231)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/reviews/)

Starting Price

$59.99

Per Feature, One Time

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.4 (17)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (1,230)

Value For Money

4.1 (13)

Value For Money

4.4 (884)

Customer Service

4.2 (10)

Customer Service

4.4 (739)

## Gemstone Photo Editor alternatives

Highest Rated

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

[4.8 (2,444)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/reviews/)

Starting price

$22.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

98%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[4.7 (13,313)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)

Starting price

$15.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[Fotor](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

[4.5 (1,092)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/)

Starting price

$8.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

[Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/)

[4.7 (5,169)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233771/ACDSee-Photo-Editor/alternatives/)

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Content Import/Export

4.9 (13)

38.46% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import or export content

Real Time Editing

4.8 (12)

33.33% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Preview and make real-time changes in the web content

Content Sharing

4.4 (10)

20.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Digitally share pre-made materials and self-created content with others

Image Editing

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Gemstone Photo Editor 4 features

Import or export content

Digitally share pre-made materials and self-created content with others

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Preview and make real-time changes in the web content

Features

4.6 (17)

4.6

Based on 17 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.1 (13)

Free Trial

Basic

$59.99

Per Feature,One Time

Value for money

4.1 (13)

4.1

Based on 13 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.2 (10)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.2 (10)

4.2

Based on 10 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.7

Based on 17 reviews

Filter by rating

5(12)

4(5)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

AP

Anil P.

Editor

Design

### "Creative Alliance Review"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

July 17, 2024

It has helped us to edit photos with and integration of AI in a very simple way. The software has grown a lot and hope the AI feature is consistent and hope we will be able to use it in our Mac as well soon.

Pros

It is a very easy to use software for photo editing unlike others that can handle RAW images in a simple way. It is also not based on subscription so once you purchase you have it for a longer time. Integration of AI capabilities has been a welcome addition.

Cons

It is not available in Mac so the makes must make it compatible with Mac as well. The AI features sometimes are not consistent and produce vague results.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AL

Arielle L.

Directeur

Professional Training & Coaching

### "Difficile à prendre en main"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

December 14, 2023

Pros

Il y a beaucoup de possibilités pour retoucher ou transformer une photo

Cons

J'ai trouveé la prise en main du logiciel assez compliquée

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

DD

Debra D.

Owner

Photography

### "ACDSEE sync is a very frustrating program."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

5/10

November 3, 2023

Medium at this point. It's too late to return to Lightroom so I just tolerate the inadequacies.

Pros

I like the ability to find your photos through file folders instead of having to import them as you do in Lightroom. The photo editor itself is quite good. I like sync if it works as it imports your photos from your phone.

Cons

ACDSEE sync. Never seems to work. I can get it to work with an older ACDSee program 2020 but sync does not function at all in the 2023 version. Support just stopped contacting me. So I need to load my 2020 program on another computer, and then transfer the photos with a USB. I wish they would please fix it.

Switched from

[Adobe Lightroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/233631/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom/)

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Price but there are no upgrades unless you buy the next year's version so that balances out.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MR

Md Rafiew I.

IT Engineer

Research

### "Affordable tool for to serve my purpose. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 9, 2023

I found it so fast for photo resize purpose and other issues.

Pros

As an It Engineer, I used it regularly for my photo editing related purpose.I found it simple incase of color management.I can esily add any text using it.

Cons

3D related editing is not possible. otherwise, it seems ok for me.

Switched from

[Adobe Lightroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/233631/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom/)

pricing plan is relatively costly.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

convenient to use

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

GP

Giuseppe P.

Manager

Management Consulting

### "Ottimo per organizzare e gestire molte immagini, utile e funzionale "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

June 7, 2023

Un programma utilissimo soprattutto per organizzare ed editare grandi librerie di immagini, con facilità e rapidità. È utile anche per ritocco fotografico professionale, ma trovo alcuni strumenti di editing meno performanti rispetto a Lightroom o Photoshop.

Pros

Capacità di gestire ed editare molte immagini contemporaneamente, interfaccia utente ben realizzata, prezzo competitivo, adatto anche ad utenti amatoriali.

Cons

Rispetto ad alternative come Lightroom alcuni strumenti di editing sono di qualità lievemente inferiore. Interfaccia e menu ben fatti ma diversi dai programmi standard, bisogna abituarsi.

Switched from

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

Necessità di strumenti più professionali.

Alternatives considered

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

Per il costo inferiore.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AR

Azizur R.

Network Operator

Education Management

### "Simply Best tools for Photo Editing Purpose. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 6, 2023

It helps a lot for doing professional task. I am happy using it.

Pros

This tools is very much helpful for photo editing purpose. This tools contains advanced features for photo editing.It is easy to use.

Cons

Sometimes computer becomes slow.It does not support 3D editing.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

Pricing issues.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AR

Abdur R.

Assistant Network Manager

Education Management

### "Excellent photo editor "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 4, 2023

In case of Presets and filters facilities, it is capable to enhance photos smoothly and fastly than other competitors which helps me a lot.

Pros

I found it highly suitable for photo editing. I used it to do my task smoothly.Huge range of photo editing tools attached with this tools.I have the opportunity to edit big image files quickly and easily.rationale pricing features compared to others.

Cons

Some users can't use it such as Mac Users.cloud storage facilities should be introduced soon.

Switched from

[Adobe Lightroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/233631/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom/)

Required technical knowledge to operate

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

Its pricing is quite tolerable for us.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

RA

Rahat A.

Network Coordinator

Research

### "Notable performance than other software for Photo editing purpose. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 28, 2023

It is increasing our productivity. I got outstanding performance using this tool.

Pros

This software has numerous features to do my job efficiently. Not only me but also my team members found it simple to use. while I working big files, I found rapid performance using this software.For our firm, it is a robust and reasonably priced editing tool.

Cons

Little bit pricey.In case of dealing with some big photo, computer may works slowly.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

Need technical knowledge to operate.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

RC

Ripon C.

IT Executive

Education Management

### "One of the best comprehensive editing tools for photo editing"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 17, 2023

ACDSee Photo Editor is a powerful and intuitive photo editing software with comprehensive editing tools.

Pros

ACDSee Photo Editor has a simple, intuitive interface that is easy to use, even for novice users.This software offers a wide range of basic and advanced editing tools, including color correction, image cropping, retouching, photo restoration, and much more.ACDSee Photo Editor is known for its fast performance and is optimized to handle large files and complex editing tasks.

Cons

Unlike the full version of ACDSee, ACDSee Photo Editor lacks photo management features that would allow users to organize and manage their photo collections.ACDSee Photo Editor does not support 3D editing, which is a limitation for those who require this feature.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

reasonable Pricing plan

Reasons for choosing Gemstone Photo Editor

This software supports layer-based editing, which allows me to easily apply different effects and filter layers to an image with complete control.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KŻ

Karol Z.

Owner

Computer Software

### "Good photo editor"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

February 23, 2023

Pros

Fast and has the option to edit multiple files at once.

Cons

A little bit difficult to learn. Facial recognition does not work very well.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/233771/ACDSee-Photo-Editor/reviews/)

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