This is not a comprehensive list of all software you can use for Stardew Valley; however these are the ones most often recommended by the community. Feel free to suggest software in the comments for others, there's a lot out there!
Software | Price (USD) | OS | Notes |
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Aseprite | $19.99 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free if you compile yourself from the source code |
Photoshop | $20.00/month | Windows, macOS | Subscription based service |
PAINT.NET | Free | Windows | |
GIMP | Free | Windows, macOS, Linux | |
Krita | Free | Windows macOS, Linux | |
Pyxel Edit | $9.00 | Windows | Currently in beta, subject to a price increase upon full release |
Pixel Studio Android or Pixel Studio Steam | Free - In App Purchases on Android | Android, Windows |
Software | Price (USD) | OS | Notes |
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Sublime Text | $80.00 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Unlimited free trial |
Notepad++ | Free | Windows | |
Visual Studio Code | Free | Windows, macOS | Supports schemas natively |
Atom | Free | Windows, macOS, Linux | Has support for multiple people working at a time with Teletype for Atom |
UltraEdit | $79.95/year | Windows, macOS, Linux | Subscription based service |
Pixel Studio is avaliable for pc too in steam :p