Many companies use this software for editing photos.
I use this for our company work and this works perfectly for image editing process.
Ink/Stitch - An Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.
GIMP - GIMP is a multiplatform photo manipulation tool.
Crosti - make your own unique cross stitch design from custom image
Affinity Photo - Affinity is the imaging and design suite for creative professionals exclusively for Mac.
Wilcom TrueSizer - Based on the same core software as Wilcom’s acclaimed professional embroidery design software, .
Krita - Krita is a professional FREE and open source painting program. It is made by artists that want to seaffordable art tools for everyone. Concept art. texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.