Top Free Photo Editors for Windows

If you can't afford to purchase software, you can still find good, free software to create and edit images. Some of this software is developed by individuals, and some is feature limited or an earlier version of a more advanced program. In some instances, there are no strings attached, but most often you will need to provide information to the company by registering, or endure ads or "nag" screens.
PhotoScape -
PhotoScape.

1. PhotoScape

On first glance, I thought PhotoScape was going to be a dud, but I dug in deeper and realized why so many readers of this site have recommended it as a favorite free photo editor. It is jam-packed with features, while remaining very easy to use. PhotoScape includes several modules, which I'll briefly describe here.Note: Be careful of any sponsored links (ads) on this page advertising PhotoScape. There are many imposter download sites which can install malware and adware on your computer and/or try to charge a fee to download. The download is safe and free when you use the "Publisher's Site" link below or go directly to photoscape.org.

Features
  • Viewer
  • Editor
  • Batch Processing
  • Combine: join multiple photos into a horizontal or vertical strip or grid.
  • AniGif: create a frame-based animation from multiple photos.
  • Print: print picture package layouts or thumbnail contact sheets.
  • Splitter: cut your photo into multiple images based on a grid.
  • Screen Capture: take an image of your full desktop, a window, or a region of your screen.
  • Color Picker: sample colors from anywhere on your screen.
  • Raw Converter: simple converter for saving camera RAW files as JPEGs.
  • Rename: batch edit file names with custom text, date, time, serial numbers.
GIMP -
GIMP.

2. GIMP for Windows

GIMP is a popular open-source image editor originally developed for Unix/Linux. Often lauded as the "free Photoshop," it does have an interface and features similar to Photoshop, but with a steep learning curve to match. Because it's volunteer-developed beta software, stability and frequency of updates could be an issue; however, many happy users report using GIMP for Windows without significant problems. More »


Paint.NET -
Paint.NET.

3. Paint.NET

Paint.NET is a free image and photo manipulation software for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Server 2003. Paint.NET started development at Washington State University with additional help from Microsoft, and continues to be updated and maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Paint.NET features layers, painting and drawing tools, special effects, unlimited undo history, and levels adjustments. Paint.NET is completely free, and the source code is also available for free.More »








LazPaint - © LazPaint
LazPaint. © LazPaint

4. LazPaint for Windows and Linux

LazPaint is an open source and free to download raster image editor aimed at users who are looking for an application that is more easily accessible than GIMP. LazPaint presents its users with a pretty clear and easily understood user interface that is similar to Paint.NET. For image editor newbies who aren't looking for an overly powerful package or to enhance their photos, LazPaint is worth looking at. More »

 

5. Serif PhotoPlus

For a long time, Serif has given away previous versions of their software to entice users to purchase the current version. Recently, the company has changed that tactic, and now offer a free limited version of the photo-editing software PhotoPlus SE. PhotoPlus SE features an export optimizer, editable text, layer effects, layer masks, a red-eye removal tool, special effects, versatile brushes, and photo enhancement tools. PhotoPlus SE can be upgraded to the full version of PhotoPlus, with many more features, for a modest price. More »







 

6. Photo Pos Pro

Photo Pos Pro is a free photo editor with advanced features and a well-designed interface. From the developer: "Though the Photo Pos Pro software is a powerful program, it contains an extremely user-friendly interface enabling you to work intuitively. If you are a beginner you can easily begin to use the program in an intuitive fashion. With the Help system, you can turn from a beginner to a professional user." I've read a lot of good comments about this photo editor. More »

 

7. Pixia

Pixia is the English version of a popular free painting and retouching software that originated in Japan. It features custom brush tips, multiple layers, masking, vector- and bitmap-based drawing tools, color, tone, and lighting adjustments, and multiple undo/redo. Like many freeware editors, there is no support for saving GIF format. Pixia is also available for many other languages. Pixia works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7. More »

 

8. VCW VicMan's Photo Editor

This award-winning graphic editor offers a variety of painting and editing tools and features including a text tool, gradients, selections by color or region, color replacement, editing in any scale, special effects and so on. The free version used to be an enticement to upgrade to the Pro version, but as of December 2006, the Pro version is free. While it hasn't been updated since 2007, it's still a worthwhile option for those looking for a simple free editor. More »

 

9. PhotoFiltre

PhotoFiltre offers a simple, but elegant user interface and a lot of one-click image adjustments, filters, and effects. There is a built in image explorer panel for visually navigating your file system, basic drawing, painting, retouching and selection tools, and batch processing capabilities. PhotoFiltre is free for private, non commercial or educational use (including non-profit organizations). More »

 

10. Ultimate Paint

Ultimate Paint is available in both shareware and freeware versions for image creation, viewing, and manipulation. It has been designed to be fast and compact, and if you're familiar with the old Deluxe Paint program from Electronic Arts, Ultimate Paint is said to be very similar. The free version is an older release of the full-featured shareware product. More »

 

11. Picasa

Technically, Picasa does not meet my criteria for a photo editor because it does not allow you to do pixel-level editing. However, I have received so many reader suggestions for Picasa, that I am including it here as an honorary mention. Although it does have some basic editing functions, it is primarily photo organizing software, and as such it is listed in my Top Digital Photo Software for Family Photos list. More

Resource: http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/freesoftware/fr/photoscape.htm



12. Photoshop

Now, wait, you might say: Photoshop is not free. But what you may not know is that you can download a perfectly good copy of an older version of the software, CS2, from Adobe without paying a dime. This became available right after Adobe made its software subscription-based, but most people still don't know about it.
So how do you get a free copy of Photoshop? Go to Adobe.com and sign up for an Adobe ID. Then log in to the site, accept the terms and conditions (that basically says that Adobe doesn't recommend that you download an older and unsupported version of the software) and choose the language you wish to download Photoshop in.
Even better? Adobe offers the entire CS2 suite for free, including Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign and more.
Yes, it's outdated. Yes, it's unsupported. But ignore Adobe's warning because people have been successfully running this software on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 since it became available (the CS2 suite is also available free for Mac).

13 Pixlr is an online and offline editing tool that works in your browser. What makes it so unique is that it offers a lot of the same features as Photoshop. It's also available as an app for both iOS and Android, so you can use it on your smartphone and tablet, too. You can upload your own images or create them right in the browser or via the Pixlr app. And, of course, it's 100 percent free.

Sumopaint

(Photo : Sumopaint)
If you don't mind ads and being limited to working with just .png and .jpg files, the free version of Sumopaint is a great alternative to Photoshop. With an interface and features similar to both Photoshop and Pixlr, Sumopaint can help you tweak and spruce up your images. The software works both in your browser (online) and offline, so the free version is definitely worth looking into.

14 PicMonkey

(Photo : PicMonkey)
If you're looking for a true Photoshop alternative, PicMonkey is probably not an option for you. However, if you just want to edit some photos for fun, it's an easy piece of software to work with. In other words, if you just want to put clip art on your images, like adding a party hat to your latest selfie, this is the editor you'll want to use.
However, PicMonkey does offer features that let you rotate and crop photos, as well as re-size and add effects.
Of course, PicMonkey also offers a premium subscription that lets you do more with your photos. The free version limits you to editing online.

resource http://www.techtimes.com/articles/43351/20150331/5-best-free-photo-editing-programs-use-right-now.htm

10 Best Online & Offline Tools For Funny Photo Effects

#1. Funny Pho.to ( Online Tool )

One of the best online tools that can create funny photos within few seconds. If you are looking for free funny photo editor, this tool could be the best option for you because it has hundreds of funny templates which can turn your simple photographs into funny photos quickly. You just have to select template and upload photo and take result.

#2. Funny Photo Maker ( Software )

Funny Photo Maker is a free software that can be used offline to edit your photos and add special funny photo effects. Comes with many useful features with help users making funny photos with just few clicks.

#3. Enjoy Pic ( Online Tool )

Enjoypic is a useful online funny picture making tool that can be used free of cost. Just upload your photographs or enter web url of your photo and it will turn your photo into funny photo within few seconds. One of the best online photo editors that offers hundreds of premade templates for adding funny photo effects.

#4. Befunky ( Online Tool )

Befunky is one of the best online tools which helps users adding funny photo effects , goodies and frames to their photographs. Users can try Befunky service by opening a free basic account. Although free plan has some limitation but good for checking purpose.

#5. Facemorpher Lite ( Software )

One of the best fun photo editing software that can help you to morph your photos with just few clicks. Users can create funny photographs by using this useful fun photo editor. Facemorpher Lite can be installed on your computer free of cost.

#6. Snap ( Software )

Basically Snap is a webcam app that creates funny photos of your pictures. You can turn your webcam into a fun booth by installing this app. Although this is a paid software but you can try its trial version free of cost.

#7. Photofacefun ( Online Tool )

Photofacefun is one of my favorite online picture editing tools because of its simplicity and tons of templates. You can make hundreds of funny images by using this online tool. Photofacefun offers funny photo effects, frames , facebook covers and profile avatars and wallpapers.

#8. Photofunia ( Online Tool )

One of the best funny photo making tools on the internet. It has eye-catching image layouts and results. You can add image results and supports quickly to your own images by using this useful device. The website provides hundreds of eye-catching image layouts.

#9. Photo505 ( Online Tool )

Photo505 offers great collection of funny templates which can help users making funny photos easily. Great place to find beautiful and funny photo frames for adding special funny photo effects.

#10. Loonapix ( Online Tool )

Loonapix is one of the most useful websites where users can find funny photo templates which can be used to make your images funny. This site also offers online picture editing tools , photo frames and funny face effects.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Pages counter