Alternatives to Active@ Disk Editor for Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD, PortableApps.com and more. Filter by license to discover only free or Open Source alternatives. This list contains a total of 25+ apps similar to Active@ Disk Editor. Mac OS 9.x, based on Mac OS 8 was the final product based on the classic MacOS architecture. MacOS 9 was abandoned in favor of of the NextStep/Openstep based Mac OS X. Running MacOS 9 requires a supported Power PC based Macintosh ( see the compatibility matrix ), or the following emulator.

Even if you can't afford to purchase photo editing software, you can still find free software to create and edit images. Some are developed by individuals, and some are feature limited or an earlier version of a more advanced program. In some rare instances, there are no strings attached, but most often you will need to provide information to the company by registering, or endure ads or nag screens.

Though these are all stand-alone applications you also might want to take a look at the free mobile apps from Adobe. They include:

Also don't forget there are also mobile apps from SketchGuru, Skitch, and a number of other Android and iOS imaging apps such as Instagram which gives you the ability to play with images by applying a variety of preset effects and filters to your images.

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Finding the Best Photo Editing App for You

The key decision behind using any imaging application lies with what the requirements are for the task at hand. You need to closely research the product and get really clear on both the product's strengths and its weaknesses. Also, take the time to look at the work others have created with the product. For example, if you are looking to create simple graphics or to touch up family photos, then an application without a serious number of filters and effects may just fit the bill. On the other hand, if you want to do compositing and add effects then a limited feature set may not be ideal for your needs.

Also, it is important that you check out whether the application has been updated recently. A lack of updates is the first clue that this software may just be on its last legs. Also just doing a simple Google or Bing search around the application will tell you volumes. For example, Picassa, one of the apps mentioned in this piece has been withdrawn. That's the bad news. The good news is its feature set has been folded into Google Photos which is free.

GIMP for Mac OS X

What We Like

• Interface familiar for Photoshop users.

• Fully featured, despite being free.

What We Don't Like

• Might not be updated frequently.

• Lacks adjustment layers.

GIMP is a popular open-source image editor originally developed for Unix/Linux. Often lauded as the 'free Photoshop,' it does have an interface and features similar to Photoshop.

Because it's volunteer-developed beta software, stability and frequency of updates could be an issue; however, many happy users report using GIMP for OS X without significant problems. GIMP is not compatible with Mac OS 9 and earlier.

Pinta

Pinta is a free pixel-based image editor for Mac OS X. One of the most interesting aspects of Pinta is that it is based on the Windows image editor Paint.NET.

Pinta offers the basic drawing tools that you'd expect from an image editor, as well as some more advanced features, such as layers and a range of image adjustment tools. These features mean that Pinta is also a viable tool for users looking for an application to allow them to edit and improve their digital photos.

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Image Tricks

Image Tricks is a fun and easy to use free image editor for Mac OS X. It is an application that encourages experimentation and offers the ability for a wide range of effects to be combined and applied to pictures.

Image Tricks is an ideal application for less experienced users to achieve creative results, thanks to the range of filters and masks that are available. There is also a paid Pro version that offers more filters, though you can see the effects that they produce in the free version, without saving them.

GraphicConverter X

What We Like

• Works with a huge variety of formats.

• Cocooner function allows non-destructive editing, preserving original image.

What We Don't Like

• Can be difficult at first.

• Cluttered interface.

GraphicConverter is a multi-purpose graphics tool for converting, viewing, browsing, and editing hundreds of image types on the Macintosh platform. If there is a file format or image processing task that your existing software can't handle, chances are that GraphicConverter can do it if you're willing to tackle the learning curve.

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GraphicConverter is a worthwhile tool to have on hand but needs some serious work in the usability department. The application is not free, but you can use the shareware without time limitation if you don't need batch processing features.

While Apple Computer Inc.s new 'Jaguar' (Version 10.2) upgrade for Mac OS X adds a number of new features, one longstanding component will be missing: an installation disk for Mac OS 9.

OS 9 has been included with past versions of Mac OS X, working with Apples modern operating system to provide a Classic compatibility layer for legacy applications.

Sales representatives for Apples online store told callers this week that an OS 9 CD will not be present in the boxed retail copy of 10.2. Reps did say, however, that Mac OS 9 will be available for purchase at its traditional $99 price tag via phone only, leaving the option open for users who dont have a copy already installed.

Apple announced at Julys Macworld Expo/New York that Jaguar will hit retail channels Aug. 24; it will come pre-loaded on the new Power Mac G4 towers slated to begin shipping this week.

Macworld UK reports that an OS 9 installation CD wont be included with the new Apple hardware. While Apple will continue to pre-install it on new Macs, OS 9 will be provided only on a restore disk.

This move is another step away from Mac OS 9, which the company has continued to update since the release of OS X two years ago. At Mays Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif., CEO Steve Jobs began his keynote by reading a eulogy for the classic OS. 'It isnt dead for our customers yet,' Jobs told developers, 'but its dead for you.'

Additionally, a tweak in future Apple hardware will prevent booting directly into OS 9, eWEEK reported earlier this month. While OS 9 will continue to serve as the Classic environment, sources said that the next major OS X update, code-named Pinot, will likely enforce a Mac OS X-only policy.

Representatives for Apple did not return calls requesting comment.

Nick dePlume is the editor in chief of Think Secret.