A developer named Brandon Thomas has created a suite of open-source applications designed to replicate Adobe’s popular software, including Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator, using AI-powered reverse engineering. The project, called Artcraft, aims to replace seven Adobe products with free, open-source alternatives that users can download, modify, and contribute to. Thomas, a software industry veteran with 15 years of experience, claims the tools will reach 100% functionality within a month, though early users report basic functionality issues. The initiative was motivated by Adobe’s controversial cancellation fees, which led to a $150 million settlement with the U.S. government in March 2026 after a lawsuit alleging deceptive early termination charges. Adobe’s terms required customers to pay half their remaining subscription fees if they canceled early, a practice the company denied. Thomas’s project is funded through a separate business selling tokens for AI image and video models, with additional support from user bug reports and contributions. While the Artcraft apps mimic Adobe’s interface and functionality, they are still in early development, and users note they are not yet ready to fully replace established software. Thomas predicts a future where free, open-source versions of paid apps become widespread, declaring ‘software is over’ as he envisions a tech landscape free of ads and subscription models. The project has sparked discussion about the potential for AI to democratize software development and the legal challenges such projects might face from established companies like Adobe.