A layered image editor on Linux: the desktop app
Voidcanvas runs on Linux as a desktop app (.deb for Debian and Ubuntu, an AppImage for other distributions) or in any modern browser. Install notes, what works the same as Photoshop, and where files are kept.
Beginner1 min readUpdated 27 September 2026Desktop app
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Install
| Distribution | Download | Install |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu, Debian and derivatives | Voidcanvas-amd64.deb | Open it with your software installer, or sudo apt install ./Voidcanvas-amd64.deb |
| Others (Fedora, Arch…) | Voidcanvas-x86_64.AppImage | chmod +x Voidcanvas-x86_64.AppImage, then run it |
| Any, without installing | none | Open voidcanvas.app/editor in Chrome or Firefox; install as an app from Chrome's address bar |
What you get
- The full Editor, Studio and Effects, working offline, with the 16 built-in fonts and the Learn pages on the machine.
- Designs saved as .void files in Documents/Voidcanvas, or a folder you choose (a synced one works).
- PSDs opened with their layers and a report of anything changed. No PSD export.
- Photoshop's tool keys and most shortcuts. See Coming from Photoshop for what differs.
- AI tools run on the machine; each model downloads once.
Honest limits
- RGB only: no CMYK export or soft proofing.
- No smart objects, actions or plug-ins.
- Imported images are capped at 4096 px on the long side.
Does it work on Wayland?
The app is built on Electron and runs on current desktops. If a window misbehaves, the browser version in Chrome or Firefox is the same editor.
Does it need an account?
No. Everything works without one. An optional account syncs settings between devices; designs stay on the machine.
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