omadesign

Omadesign is a professional-grade, free and open-source creative suite built natively for Linux (ARM64 and x86_64).

Our verdict

Who it's for

Open-source creative suite for illustration, layout, photo, and motion graphics

Who should look elsewhere

Still in early development; cloud collaboration and some features are not yet available

+Fully free and open source with no account or subscription required
+Native Linux support for both ARM64 and x86_64 architectures, built in Rust for performance
+Comprehensive file format support including Adobe, Affinity (via bridge), and RAW camera formats

−Still in early development; cloud collaboration and some features are not yet available
−Currently Linux-only; no Windows or macOS native builds (though source can be downloaded)

✓Vector drawing with pen paths, node editing, geometric shapes, freehand pencil, and free transform
✓Precision tools: rulers, guides, editable object guides, smart alignment and snapping
✓Photo development with RAW support, copy adjustments across photos, and shareable .omapreset files
✓Brand kits: named color palettes (.omacolors), reusable artwork (.omabrand), and font roles (.omatype) stored locally
✓52 editable templates in nine categories (posters, identity, social, editorial) with preset or custom sizes
✓Layer interchange: open PSD, PSB, XCF, PDF, AI, SVG, ORA with layers, groups, masks, and artboards
✓Motion graphics capabilities (part of the suite)
✓Native Rust performance with cached rendering, background previews, and exports for ARM64 and x86_64

No public pricing plans recorded.