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The global photo editing software market reached a value of nearly USD 42.85 Billion in 2024. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a value of around USD 94.24 Billion by 2034. The market is being aided by the growing smartphone and internet penetration, the increasing demand for cloud-based photo editing software, the surging demand for visually compelling content on social media platforms, the increasing availability of affordable photo editing tools, and the growing trend of customisation.
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Historical Year
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Photo Editing Software Market Outlook
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Global Photo Editing Software Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
Base Year | USD Billion | 2024 |
Historical Period | USD Billion | 2018-2024 |
Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2025-2034 |
Market Size 2024 | USD Billion | 42.85 |
Market Size 2034 | USD Billion | 94.24 |
CAGR 2018-2024 | Percentage | XX% |
CAGR 2025-2034 | Percentage | 8.2% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by Region | Asia Pacific | 9.5% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by Country | India | 10.8% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by Country | China | 9.1% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by Component | Professional Level | 9.2% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by Application | Commercial | 9.3% |
Market Share by Country 2024 | Japan | 4.8% |
The increasing popularity of visually compelling content on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook is creating lucrative photo editing software market opportunities. Businesses and content creators require polished and high-quality images to maintain their brand size and engagement, driving the demand for photo editing software with advanced features such as colour correction, retouching, and customisation.
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The photo editing software market expansion is being fuelled by the increasing demand for high-quality pictures, enhancement in camera technology, and the need for special effects such as colour, tints, and more. An increase in the number of cameras and smartphone users and high-definition screen accessibility are also aiding the market. Depth sensors in smartphone cameras can scan 3D objects, enabling AR to be increasingly adopted in the process of photo editing. AR enables the user to integrate their real-world environment with digital images, making an ordinary photograph an AR artwork.
The increasing availability of affordable photo editing tools such as Pixlr, Canva, and GIMP, and their rising adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises are fuelling the market. Furthermore, the surging accessibility and user-friendliness of photo editing software is expected to bolster its usage among non-professional users, such as photography enthusiasts and content creators, among others.
Rising trend of mobile photo editing; growing trend of customisation; deployment of 3D effects in photo editing software; and integration of AI in photo editing software are favouring the photo editing software market expansion.
With the growing smartphone adoption, the popularity of mobile photo editing solutions has significantly soared. Such solutions have broadened the customer base of photo editing software beyond designers and professional photographers to include influencers, casual users, and social media enthusiasts. Social media platforms such as Instagram are also increasingly integrating mobile photo editing apps to create a seamless experience for users and make photo editing a crucial part of content creation.
The rising trend of customisation is prompting key players to develop photo editing tools that offer a wide range of customised templates and presets to meet evolving preferences of consumers. In addition, various photo editing tools are targeting niche areas such as food photography, architecture, and product photography.
The deployment of 3D effects, driven by advancements in computer vision, artificial intelligence, and mobile hardware capabilities, is revolutionising the photo editing software market landscape. 3D-enabled photo editing software enables users to include dynamic visual components like 3D models, texts, and backgrounds into their images.
The development of AI-powered photo editing software that automates tasks such as object detection, background removal, and image enhancement is driving the market. Such tools are also enabling the development of customisable filters and effects that can mimic professional techniques and transform photos into artistic representations.
Key players are increasingly improving the functionality of mobile photo editing software by including advanced features such as tone curve adjustments, masking, HSL colour correction, blemish fixing, and overlays, among others. The robust growth of the e-commerce sector and the surging popularity of digital content creation are also boosting the use of photo editing solutions in social media marketing, product photography, and influencer content.
Content creation and social media platforms are increasingly adopting AR and 3D effects to elevate the entertainment value and engagement and transform ordinary photos into visual stories. The deployment of AR into photo editing tools also enables the "try-on" features, which play a crucial role in sectors such as fashion, eyewear, and beauty.
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The EMR’s report titled “Global Photo Editing Software Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Component
Market Breakup by Application
Market Breakup by Region
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by | Component |
Professional Level | 9.2% |
Prosumer Level | 8.6% |
Entry Level | XX% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by | Application |
Commercial | 9.3% |
Others | 8.4% |
Individual | XX% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by | Region |
Asia Pacific | 9.5% |
Europe | 7.0% |
North America | XX% |
Latin America | XX% |
Middle East and Africa | XX% |
CAGR 2025-2034 - Market by | Country |
India | 10.8% |
China | 9.1% |
USA | 7.3% |
Germany | 6.8% |
Australia | 6.4% |
Canada | XX% |
UK | XX% |
France | XX% |
Italy | 5.8% |
Japan | XX% |
Saudi Arabia | XX% |
Brazil | XX% |
Mexico | XX% |
2023 Market Share by | Country |
Japan | 4.8% |
USA | XX% |
Canada | XX% |
As per the photo editing software market analysis, the commercial segment is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. Commercial photo editing software is typically integrated with advanced features, boasts superior performance, and is designed to handle high volumes of work of businesses, content creators, photographers, and marketing teams. The robust growth of the e-commerce sector is aiding the segment’s growth. Meanwhile, photo editing software that is cost-effective and easy-to-use is typically preferred by individual users, such as social media enthusiasts, hobbyists, casual users, and influencers.
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Key photo editing software market players are investing in innovations to meet the evolving demand of both individual and professional users. They are also focusing on integrating AI and niche features such as auto-enhancement and noise reduction in photo editing software.
Corel Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and established in 1985, is one of the largest software companies in the world. Some of its prominent brands include Corel Painter, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite, WinZip, Corel VideoStudio, Corel WordPerfect Office, and Corel WinDVD. The company boasts 100 million active users in more than 75 countries.
Cyberlink Corporation, founded in 1996, is a leading multimedia software and AI face recognition tec...
DXOMARK Image Labs SAS, headquartered in Billancourt, France, and founded in 2003, is a prominent te...
ACD Systems International, Inc., founded in 1990s and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, is one of t...
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Other key players in the photo editing software market include Adobe Systems Software Ltd., Serif Ltd., ON1, Inc., Macphun, Magix, and Zoner, Inc., among others.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
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The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 8.20% between 2025 and 2034.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of around USD 94.24 Billion by 2034.
The major drivers of the market include increased demand for high-quality pictures, enhancement in camera technology, and the need for special effects such as colour and tints.
The increased adoption of AR technology in photo editing software is expected to be a key trend guiding the growth of the market.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The different components of photo editing software are entry-level, prosumer level, and professional level.
The different applications of photo editing software are individual and commercial, among others.
The leading players in the market are Adobe Systems Software Ltd., Serif Ltd., Corel Corporation, Cyberlink Corporation, ACD Systems International, Inc., DXOMARK Image Labs SAS, ON1, Inc., Macphun, Magix, and Zoner, Inc., among others.
In 2024, the market reached an approximate value of USD 42.85 Billion.
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Historical Period | 2018-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
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