Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) for the Creative Arts

Today, Art and Technology often go hand-in-hand. The following are links to selected 'open source' software & tools for use in the Creative Arts. If you have an interest in this area, you might want to try some of them out.

• Art of Illusion - A free and open source 3D modelling and rendering studio.
• Artful.ly - An open source business tool for art organizations or businesses that includes modules for ticketing, fundraising, constituent management, and more.
• Audacity - A free and open source, cross-platform software tool used for recording and editing sounds.
• Avidemux - Free and open source software designed for multi-purpose video editing that can be used with almost all known computer operating systems.
• Blender - A free and open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems.
• Booktype - An open source platform to help you  write, publish, and/or print books.
• Calligra Flow - An easy to use free & open source diagramming and flowcharting application.
• DarkTable - An open source photography workflow application and RAW developer. A virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers.
• GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) - A multi-platform photo & image manipulation tool. It is an open source alternative to Photoshop.
• Inkscape - An open source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator or CorelDraw.
• Kaltura - A community developed free and open source video management platform and applications.
• KdenLive - A free and open source multi-track video editing tool.
• Krita - A full-featured, open source sketching and painting application for digital artists
• Mixxx - One of the most popular free and open source DJ software packages in the world.
• MuseScore - Free and open source music composition and notation software.
• MyPaint - An open source graphics application for digital painters.
• Open Movie Editor - A free and open source video editing program, designed for basic movie making capabilities.
• PhotoPrint - A free utility designed to assist in the process of printing digital photographs and posters.
• Scribus - An open source desktop publishing system with and extensive graphics tools.
• Shape Collage - An open source tool that allows you to create picture collages in any imaginable shape or form.
• Synfig Studio - Free and open-source 2D animation software solution for creating film-quality animation using vector and bitmap artwork.
• TuxPaint - A free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12.
• VLC - A popular free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most CD, DVD,  and many other files & streaming protocols.
• Xournal - A free and open source application for notetaking, sketching, and keeping a journal using a stylus on Tablet PCs and other platforms.

There are also a lot of other links to selected web sites with free, but not open source, online creative art tools: e.g. Flockdraw ; Phoenix; Pixlr; Frinika; Kristal ;Splashup.

If you know of some other great free and open source software and tools for use in the Creative Arts, please` share them with us.