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100% legal, no malware, runs offline. Cons: Lacks modern features (Content-Aware Fill, 3D editing). Still powerful for basic design. Option 2: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) GIMP 2.10+ is the best open-source alternative. It supports PSD files, layers, masks, and even custom brushes.