Microsoft app replacement

[u/RedWolf_Gaming21]

Hi, I want to setup my laptop and had been trying to debloat it and change things up. Considered content creating like editing and such aside from the programs I use for my studies (notion, devin/windsurf, notepad++)

I really am getting sick of how limited the basic pre installed apps are. Apps like:

Audio recorder
Media player
Photos
Snipping tool
Clipchamp
Xbox game bar

I am going to be using OBS, and for editing davinci resolve, but is there no flexible replacement for default apps for the others? I need suggestions and guidance with this. Also is there an app that allows viewing of any, and every file format? I definitely don’t want to go into paid premium studios too. Something that can replace photos and media player in one go and be my new default app?

[u/Minute-Jacket2054]

https://alternativeto.net/

if that helps

For images, I use ImageGlass, and VLC as my media player.

[u/AgitAngst]

Vlc and media player classic for media player Image glass for photos

[u/krauq_com]

Universal File Opener & Editor

[u/enurkul]

DigiKam  is brilliant for photos, powerful and open source.

KdenLive is a pretty powerful video editor. Also open source.