We reject the notion that creators should pay monthly subscriptions just to access the basic tools of creation. While our codebase is not fully open source, Edit + Modify operates with open source principles at heart. All our tools are available, completely free of charge, without advertising, with no subscription requirements or paywalls, with no account creative necessary.
Our mission is to reduce barriers to creativity by offering lightweight, focused tools that put the emphasis back where it belongs - on your creative expression. The digital creative landscape has become increasingly monetised, with powerful tools locked behind recurring payments that limit accessibility. We believe this approach fundamentally contradicts the democratising potential of technology. Edit + Modify stands as a counterpoint to this trend - A reminder that creative tools can be both powerful and accessible.
We build our applications with intention, stripping away unnecessary complexity to reveal the essential functions that truly matter to creators. Each tools focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well rather than attempting to be everything to everyone. This philosophy extends to our user experience design, which emphasises clarity and intuition over feature bloat.
By creating these tools, we hope to inspire a shift in how creative software is developed and distributed. We envision a future where high-quality creative tools, products and applications are accessible to students, emerging artists, hobbyists, and professionals alike - regardless of financial circumstances. The Edit + Modify project is our contribution toward that vision.
Edit + Modify is a Present Standards project created by James Wrigley as a personal endeavour. We are not a company, and we do not have any employees. I am an individual who shares a passion for creating tools that empower creativity.