Overview
Schist combines layered image editing, RAW work, and photo organization. Its source tree includes desktop, mobile, and browser builds, and the project still describes the app as alpha software.
About
Schist brings image editing and photo management into one app. You can paint, retouch, work with layers and masks, develop camera RAW files, and organize a photo library. It also works with layered Photoshop and Affinity documents, with format limits explained in the project documentation.
The project documents builds for Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and the browser. Download options vary by platform. Schist is still in alpha, so it is worth trying with your own files before making it your main editor. The browser version needs WebGPU and a secure connection.
Good for
- — Editing layered images and organizing photos in one app.
- — Trying an open source editor on Linux or in a browser.
- — Working with camera RAW files alongside regular image formats.
Limitations
- — The project still calls Schist an alpha release.
- — The browser build needs WebGPU and a secure connection.
- — Support for complex imported documents varies by format and platform.
