INDEPENDENT STATUS GUIDE / SOURCES CHECKED 2026-10-15
ArtCraft AI publishes a separate family of open-source Crafting Apps. As of 2026-10-15, its official directory labels 3 of them early alpha and the rest in development. We show you where each stands before you commit your files or your time.
Source-checked, not hands-on tested. See our method.
apps in the official directory
checked 2026-10-15
A download link is not a readiness verdict. Always check the release notes and test with a copy of your work.
01 / THE LINEUP
Two different questions matter: what is it for? and how far along is it? The labels below come from the official listing, not our own performance tests.
Image editing
Edit images with layers and masks
The closest match if you need layered image editing. An early alpha is available, but do not assume it replaces a mature daily editor yet.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Vector illustration
Draw and edit vector artwork
Relevant if you create logos or vector illustrations. The official listing still says in development, despite installers being listed.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Video editing
Edit video on a timeline
A video editor to follow if timeline editing is your priority. It is officially in development.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux
Photo library & RAW
Organize and develop photographs
A photo-library and RAW-development project, rather than a layered image editor. Official status: in development.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
PDF workbench
Read, arrange and combine PDFs
An early-alpha option for basic PDF tasks. The official page offers downloads, but that is not a reliability test.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Motion graphics & VFX
Animate and composite effects
A motion-graphics and effects project. The listing says in development, even though the product page describes usable builds.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Page layout
Lay out pages for print or digital publishing
An open-source page-layout project. Official status: in development; availability of a download does not mean production readiness.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Interface design
Design interfaces and prototypes
An interface-design and prototyping app with frames, auto layout, components, variables and prototypes. Official status: early alpha.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Word processing
Write and edit documents
Open-source word processing rebuilt in pure Rust, per the official listing. Newly added to the official directory in October 2026.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Audio production
Record, edit and mix audio
Professional audio recording, editing and mixing in pure Rust, per the official listing. Newly added to the official directory in October 2026.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Spreadsheets
Analyze data in spreadsheets
Spreadsheets and data analysis rebuilt in pure Rust, per the official listing. Newly added to the official directory in October 2026.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Presentations
Build and deliver slide decks
Slide presentations in pure Rust, per the official listing. Newly added to the official directory in October 2026.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
CAD & drafting
Draft 2D CAD drawings
Computer-aided design and drafting in pure Rust, per the official listing. Newly added to the official directory in October 2026.
Official platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
Need a broader image-editing comparison? Read our open source Photoshop alternative guide. For dated lineup updates, see the Crafting Apps change log.
Looking for the standalone ArtCraft studio instead? That's a different product from this Crafting Apps list. Visit the official ArtCraft site ↗
02 / QUICK DECISION
Choose a task and your platform. We'll point to an official app listing—not claim it's ready for your main workflow. No account, no API calls, no data sent anywhere.
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03 / BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Searching for github artcraft? Every repository for the apps above is linked from the cards and compared side by side on our GitHub page. A star count or a release file alone can't tell you if your workflow is safe.
PhotoCraft edits images; LightCraft manages and develops photos. Similar names, different jobs.
Use the official product page and linked GitHub repo. Confirm version, platform and known issues before installing.
Open a duplicate file, make one change and verify the exported result. "In development" and "early alpha" are not production guarantees.
Stars, latest releases and last-commit dates for every repo, side by side: read the github artcraft repository roundup →
04 / GOOD QUESTIONS
A quick answer should make your next decision easier, not pretend we tried something we haven't.
ArtCraft is an open-source creative studio. The same team's official Crafting Apps directory lists separate image, vector, video, photo, PDF, motion and layout projects. This independent guide covers that app directory; the studio itself is not one of the Crafting Apps.
The official directory labels PhotoCraft, PdfCraft and FigCraft as early alpha, and the others as in development. It also lists installers for all entries. A downloadable build is not proof that it is stable or suitable for your main workflow; try it with a copy of your files.
The official Crafting Apps directory calls the listed apps free and open source. The separate ArtCraft studio describes itself as free to start, with no subscription required. Check the official page for any model, service or account requirements before relying on a particular workflow.
Not yet. This is an independent, source-linked status guide based on the official app directory and repository links. We do not claim to have installed or benchmarked every app. Hands-on results will be labelled separately when available.
Use the official page and GitHub repository links beside each app in the directory above. Follow the official release instructions for your operating system; avoid unverified download mirrors.
We have not verified or summarized a representative set of Reddit reviews. Check recent discussions yourself and compare their dates and versions with the official release notes; forum anecdotes are not a substitute for your own trial.
The official directory lists macOS, Windows and Linux for the Crafting Apps. It also lists Web for most of them, but not for FilmCraft. Availability can change; open the relevant official app page for up-to-date downloads and requirements.
OUR EDITORIAL METHOD
This is an independent guide, not an ArtCraft property or endorsement. The app names, categories, status labels and platform lists come from the official Crafting Apps directory, checked 2026-10-15. Individual official pages and repositories are linked on each card.
We have not installed and benchmarked all the apps. Where we advise caution, that's editorial guidance based on the release stage—not a reported bug or a hands-on verdict. Availability can change; check the official sources before you download.