Ensuring you have chosen the right tools for the job can be a daunting task and selecting the right computer to handle your photo editing is no exception to this rule. You’ll want to be sure the machine is as high performing as possible but also consider the price, ease of use, serviceability, and even connectivity to be sure you’ve selected the right computer for your photography workflow.

The best computer for photo editing will help keep you “future-proofed” for as long as possible while providing you with the fastest and smoothest workflows possible. With all of this in mind, we have created a list of the best computers for photo editing that you can buy right now.

What We Are Looking For

While building your own computer is a very good way to make sure you prioritize the hardware that is best for your specific use case, many photographer (and general consumers) don’t want to do this. Honestly, there is a lot to juggle and building your own computer is a hobby in itself — some people just aren’t interested in that.

As such, we’re looking specifically at pre-builts or mostly pre-builts across the landscape of desktop and laptop computers. We’ve tested a lot of hardware specifically for how it performs in both photo and video editing and our picks are based on those reviews.

At A Glance