# Open-source creative tools

30 open-source creative tools rated against public privacy criteria.

1. [Blender](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/blender/): B (80/100). A 3D creation suite for modeling, sculpting, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking and video editing, extendable with add-ons.
2. [Cinelerra GG Infinity](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/cinelerra-gg-infinity/): B (80/100). A non-linear video editor and compositor for Linux, with multi-track editing, effects, transitions and titling.
3. [DarkTable](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/darktable/): B (80/100). A photography workflow application and non-destructive raw developer for managing and editing digital negatives.
4. [FlowBlade](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/flowblade/): B (80/100). A multi-track non-linear video editor for Linux, based on the MLT framework.
5. [FreeCAD](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/freecad/): B (80/100). A parametric 3D CAD modeler for product design, mechanical engineering and architecture, with a Python scripting interface.
6. [Gimp](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/gimp/): B (80/100). A free, open source, cross-platform raster image editor for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring, with support for many file formats.
7. [Glaxnimate](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/glaxnimate/): B (80/100). A vector animation program by KDE for creating 2D animations, with support for Lottie, animated SVG, GIF and video export.
8. [InkScape](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/inkscape/): B (80/100). A free, open source vector graphics editor for illustrations, icons, logos, diagrams, maps and web graphics, using SVG as its native format.
9. [Kdenlive](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/kdenlive/): B (80/100). A non-linear video editor from KDE, based on the MLT framework, Qt and FFmpeg.
10. [Krita](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/krita/): B (80/100). A free and open source digital painting application for Windows, macOS and Linux, developed by the Krita Foundation and KDE.
11. [LibreSprite](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/libresprite/): B (80/100). An animated sprite editor and pixel art tool, forked from the last GPL-licensed version of Aseprite.
12. [LMMS](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/lmms/): B (80/100). A digital audio workstation for making music, with a pattern and song editor, piano roll, built-in synthesizers and support for VST and LADSPA plugins.
13. [Natron](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/natron/): B (80/100). A node-based video compositing application for visual effects and motion graphics.
14. [Pinta](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/pinta/): B (80/100). A simple open source drawing and image editing program with layers, adjustments, effects and unlimited undo, for Windows, macOS and Linux.
15. [RawTherapee](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/rawtherapee/): B (80/100). A cross-platform raw photo processor for non-destructive editing of raw digital photos.
16. [Scribus](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/scribus/): B (80/100). A desktop publishing application for page layout, with CMYK color, spot colors, ICC color management and PDF/X export for print.
17. [Tenacity](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/tenacity/): B (80/100). A multi-track audio editor and recorder forked from Audacity, developed by volunteers, with no telemetry.
18. [VidCutter](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/vidcutter/): B (80/100). A cross-platform tool written in Python for cutting and joining video files.
19. [Wings3D](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/wings3d/): B (80/100). An open source subdivision 3D modeler with an AutoUV facility for unfolding a model's surface for painting and texturing.
20. [Ardour](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/ardour/): C (65/100). A digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing multi-track audio and MIDI on Windows, macOS and Linux.
21. [Audacity](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/audacity/): C (65/100). A multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS and Linux.
22. [OBS Studio](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/obs-studio/): D (50/100). Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming on Windows, macOS and Linux.
23. [OpenShot](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/openshot/): D (50/100). A free, open source, cross-platform video editor for trimming, effects, titles and animation.
24. [OpenToonz](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/opentoonz/): D (50/100). A 2D animation program based on Toonz, used for traditional and digital animation, with scanning, ink and paint, and effects tools.
25. [Pencil2D](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/pencil2d/): D (50/100). A 2D hand-drawn animation program for sketching, inking and painting frame-by-frame animation with bitmap and vector layers.
26. [Penpot](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/penpot/): D (50/100). An open source design and prototyping platform for teams, based on open web standards such as SVG, CSS and HTML, available as a hosted service or self-hosted.
27. [ShareX](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/sharex/): D (50/100). Open-source screen-capture tool for Windows. Takes screenshots and short screen recordings, with annotation, OCR, a colour picker, and configurable save/upload destinations.
28. [Synfig Studio](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/synfig-studio/): D (50/100). A 2D vector animation program that uses bones and interpolated keyframes to create animation without drawing every frame.
29. [Upscayl](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/upscayl/): D (50/100). A desktop app that upscales and enhances low-resolution images locally using AI models, from the makers of the Upscayl Cloud service.
30. [Shotcut](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/shotcut/): F (30/100). A free, open source, cross-platform video editor based on FFmpeg and MLT, with support for many formats and resolutions.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/open-source/creative-tools/