It often happens that you have to edit photos, making simple corrections, or developing photomontages that require more effort. With the help of the right programs, it is possible to perform excellent editing jobs and greatly improve the quality of a photo. Regardless of which device you use, you can resort to a large number of programs, which will put at your service all the suitable tools for making changes on your photos. The programs that we will propose during the article vary according to the platform you use. You can use free software but, if you find them really useful, you can buy the full version or sign up for a subscription.
Edit photos on PC
On PC the choice is really wide, as there is so much reliable software. The choice will, therefore, be made according to your needs and personal tastes.
Adobe Photoshop
Surely Adobe Photoshop is one of the best programs to edit photos since it has a large number of useful tools to perform various operations. You can make simple changes, or create very accurate effects that can improve the image considerably. Adobe Photoshop is available for both Windows and macOS and you can take advantage of a free version for 7 days. In fact, to use the application you need to subscribe to a subscription with a price that varies based on what you will use.
As said before, the functions provided by Photoshop are many and will allow you to make any changes on your photo. Obviously, Photoshop will provide you with a tutorial for each tool, in order to make you perfectly understand how they work and how to use them correctly.
To get Adobe Photoshop, simply go to the official website, click on Free trial version, and select which of the proposals you intend to use.
GIMP
GIMP is a viable alternative to Photoshop, as it is completely free and offers a large number of tools for editing photos. The interface is very simple and well cared for (very similar to Photoshop) and you will have all the necessary tools at your fingertips. To use GIMP on your computer you will have to go to the page dedicated to downloading the program, select your operating system, and wait for the operation to complete. Next, you'll need to install GIMP, launch it, and have fun editing your photos.
PhotoWorks
If you are looking for a very simple software to use, and with many integrated functions, then PhotoWorks is just what you need. In fact, using this software you can perform very simple and basic operations, but also edit your photo in a complex way. Thanks to the numerous filters, the correction tools, and the possibility to modify every single element of the photo, you will have a complete and satisfying experience, obtaining excellent results. Just like in the case of Photoshop, it is possible to test the program for a short period of time (in this case 5 days) and then purchase a license in case you want to continue using it.
- Log into the official website
- Click on Download to get a trial version
- Click on Order now to select the version you intend to purchase
Edit photos on Smartphone
If you want to make changes to a photo directly from your smartphone, you can resort to using excellent applications containing all the necessary tools.
Photoshop Express
Photoshop is also available for free for smartphones, both for Android and iOS. The application is presented as a simpler version than that for PC, but still full of functions dedicated to photo editing. For example, you can apply all sorts of effects, add text, and change the edges. In addition, you can edit a specific section of the photo with a special tool provided by the application.
VSCO
VSCO is another excellent alternative to edit photos (and even videos), as it provides the user with all the tools necessary to make changes to the photos. With VSCO you can adjust a large number of parameters such as brightness, contrast, and saturation. It is also possible to resize or crop photos and apply filters to them. The application is free and available for Android and iOS.
Snapseed
The Google home application is a complete and very simple to use photo editor. It provides the user with a large number of tools, to allow him to better customize the chosen photo. You can apply filters, or use the Correction tool to remove any imperfections. As in previous applications, it is possible to rotate, resize, and crop the photo, apply text, and modify some parameters in order to further improve the quality of the photo. The application is available free for Android and iOS.
Use online tools
If you are not going to install or purchase software to edit a photo, you can also use online tools that will allow you to make some changes to your photo.
PhotoFancy
PhotoFancy is an excellent tool for photo editing. Inside the official page, you will find everything you need to make changes, without the need to download something to your PC. You can change every single parameter concerning the color or brightness of the photo, apply cutouts, and resize it as you prefer. In addition, you can also correct red eyes and make writings to be applied to the photo. In short, to be an online and free service, PhotoFancy offers in an optimal way everything the user requires.
As you have noticed, using the right programs, editing photos is a simple operation that does not take much time.
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