This list is for
those who:
1)
Cannot afford professional photo editing
software such as PhotoShop,
-Or-
2)
Are novices when it comes to editing your own
images.
GIMP
User
Friendly-2
Available
Functions-4
Results-4
Overall Score-3
Pros: This
software is what you want if you are looking for a free version of Adobe
PhotoShop. It offers numerous technical
functions from brightness adjustment and cloning to vector art creation and
image distortion.
Cons: Not for the
casual photo editor! If you are a
beginner there will be many youtube tutorials in your future as you learn the
basics in using this software. It also
requires a download of the software rather than working on a webpage, so you
will want to make sure your computer can handle it!
Bottom Line: The best
free software for those who know what they are doing!
Fotoflexer
User Friendly-3
Available
Functions-2
Results-3
Overall Score- 2 1/2
Pros: Lots of
fun effects, text additions, and borders!
With Fotoflexer you can upload your edited images straight to your
favorite social media website. Edit
without having to download anything! All
you need to do is visit their website, upload your photos, and edit away.
Cons: While this software contains a lot of fun
effects, it’s actual photo editing functions are limited, and most are
automated.
Bottom Line: Good website for creating fun imagery with
images that need little to no fix-ups.
Picasa
User Friendly-4
Available
Functions-3
Results-3
Overall Score-3 1/2
Pros: Contains
lots of interesting photo effects, and a neat Creative Kit. Allows you to add text to your images, and
use the program as a default photo viewer.
Cons: As with
fotoflexer, this software comes with limited functionality. Picasa does require a download to your
computer.
Bottom Line: Lots of
fun effects and stickers + Solid Basic Photo Editing Functions = Awesome Free
Software
Windows Live Photo Gallery
User Friendly-2
Available
Functions-2
Results-2
Overall Score-2
Pros: Windows
allows you to create slideshows and movies with this free software, as well as
order prints and upload your edited images to your favorite social media
website.
Cons: While it does contain a high quality clone
tool for fixing imperfections, there are not many other functions to choose
from when using this program.
Bottom Line: It’s
an ok free program. Better than nothing!
