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The need to process a photo from time to time arises for almost everyone. With the help of a smartphone or computer, you can prepare a photo for publication in social networks, make a poster for a small event, or simply try your hand at graphic design.Â
The most famous tool is Adobe Photoshop. This is a really powerful program, but it is expensive, demanding the characteristics of the computer, and it is realistic to get a good result only after a long training. Is it possible to do without such difficulties, to get a good retouch here and now, if you are a beginner? Of course! Let’s break down the best photo editing tools.Â
RetouchMe
The RetouchMe App photo editor can be downloaded to an Android or iOS smartphone – the app has minimal requirements for the device’s technical specifications. To use the program, you do not need to have any skills at all, because retouching is handled by experienced designers, thus armed with Adobe Photoshop and other professional tools. A big advantage is the piece-by-piece payment for photos – no regularly expiring subscriptions.Â
Simply upload a photo and choose the desired effects from a large list. Since the processing is done manually, there are no restrictions on the complexity of retouching. Thanks to the professionalism of the designers, the changes will be imperceptible, and you can get the finished result within minutes. The finished image can be immediately posted on the network or used for creativity. Although the work is done by real experts, the app functions 24/7.
Movavi Picverse
A photo editor in which most of the options are realized in the form of switches and sliders, so it will be easy to figure out editing. Such complex processes as restoration of old photos are realized with the help of artificial intelligence. Users have access to more than a hundred ready-made filters and effects. You can download the program for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. The free version has a reduced functionality, more features can be obtained with a paid subscription.Â
Fotor
This is a free photo editor with a set of automatic basic options: color correction, effect overlay, face retouching, collages, text inserts, etc. Allows you to work with graphic files of all major formats. You can figure out how to use the built-in tools on the fly. The program is available for users of computers on Windows, and macOS, as well as mobile devices on Android, and iOS. Among the disadvantages can be noted limited functionality and imperfect results when processing portraits.Â
Canva
A service designed to work from a computer. Quite powerful and, at the same time, an easy to use program with a large library of filters, stickers, frames, and auxiliary images. Most often the service is used to create presentations, posters, and creatives for social networks, but Canva can also simply edit a photo. The photo editor itself is free, but access to some options and collections is available only for money. The service is quite demanding to the technical characteristics of the computer, it requires a fast and stable Internet connection.Â
Rookie Cam
A free application created exclusively for mobile devices (Android, iOS). The program offers a range of live effects that are applied right at the moment of shooting, as well as a built-in editor. The latter has its library of stickers and filters, and an option for color correction, collaging, and spot retouching. Due to its simplicity, Rookie Cam is popular among bloggers. The downsides include an abundance of ads, as well as a lower quality of shots compared to those from the device’s native app.Â
Instead of a conclusion
This is not a complete list of apps and photo editors on the market, but we tried to select the best examples of simple tools for you. You don’t have to delve into the intricacies of using professional tools to get quality processed images. The choice of the best program or application will depend on the initial photo detail, the expected result, and your budget. To find “your” image editor, we recommend trying out several and then choosing the one with the best ratio of cost, convenience, and quality!
