# Linux Alternatives to Popular Apps

Some apps are unfortunately not available on Linux. Here's a list of some unavailable apps and their alternatives.

## **Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint**

Microsoft does not distribute Linux versions of their Office suite as they would rather you use Windows. However, if you have an Office 365 subscription, you can access Word and Excel in a web browser at [office.com](https://www.office.com/). Google's office suite can also be used for free in the browser at [workspace.google.com](https://workspace.google.com/).

The best alternative to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint's desktop apps are the LibreOffice apps: LibreOffice Writer, Calc, and Impress, respectively. Unlike Office 365 or Google Workspace, the LibreOffice apps are all available offline and offer greater flexibility. These apps all come pre-installed with Linux Mint.

## **Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator**

One of the best photo and graphic editing apps for Linux is [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.gimp.org/). It's not as intuitive as Photoshop, but many claim that once you have learned its inner workings, it can be even more powerful than Photoshop.

Another app focused specifically on drawing is [Krita](https://krita.org/en/). It has advanced support for art tablets and is extremely extensible for a variety of art types.

For quick edits, [Photopea](https://www.photopea.com/) is an image editor you can use in the browser.

## **Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader**

Firefox has a built-in PDF reader with basic editing functions that allow you to highlight, draw, insert text, and sign a signature on a PDF. You can open a PDF in Firefox by right-clicking the PDF file, selecting "Open with...", and clicking "Firefox".

If you need more advanced editing tools, [Okular](https://okular.kde.org/) is a good choice.


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