Edit your images without Photoshop I: tools

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Context

You are not a photographer or designer. It sounds to you what photoshop is, but it is out of your reach and you do not know other tools, or you simply don’t have it at hand. And it turns out you have a blog or a web and you need to “fix” the photos you want to post. Typical: retouch the color a little, add a logo or a slogan, cut a piece that is left over, etc. No panic! There are a lot of tools and free and simple applications to make these corrections. We show you some:

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There are some free and free programs that you can install on your computer to use when you need it. They may not be as complete as for professional use, but almost.

http: / / www.contrabase.com / wp-content / uploads / 2015 / 04 / gimp.jpg[GIMP] (http: / / www.gimp.org /)

This free and free program is the most popular photoshop alternative. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. GIMP has tools for retouch and editing images, drawing, creating photomontages or creating animations in GIF format. On its website you can download the program and learn how to use it thanks to published tutorials.

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If you use a Mac, the image viewer itself has some tools for a basic edition for jpg, tiff, png and even pdf files: cut, introduction of figures and texts, size and color settings, etc.

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[PAINT.NET] (http: / / www.getpaint.net / index.html)

Paint.net is a free software for Windows. Its intuitive interface allows, in addition to basic modifications, the editing of layer images and the introduction of some special effects. You can download it on your web and see the multiple tutorials that will help you get it out.

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PhotoPlus X7 is a payment software, but it has a free and free Starter Edition version, powerful enough for an editing of your almost professional photos. Its interface is very friendly and its web also features tutorials that show the use of its tools. It is available for Windows, though for now, in English only.

http: / / www.contrabase.com / wp-content / uploads / 2015 / 04 / picasa.jpg[PICASA] (http: / / picasa.google.com /)

This Google app allows you to manage and edit your photos and then share them or save them on the picase web albums. The advantage is that the photos are not stored on your computer, and also save the original files. The strong point is the facial recognition that allows you to easily find and label people.

EDITORS ONLINE

Their big advantage is that you don’t need to download them or install them on your computer. You just upload your photo, edit it directly into “the cloud” and download the final result. You need to have internet connection, but it’s very fast and very comfortable. Of course, almost all allow you to directly share the final result on social networks.

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It has a very simple interface. It allows you to open the photos from your computer or from Dropbox, Facebook, Picassa, your webcam or from a web. It has basic editing tools, and templates to create collages or covers for your social networks. Its “click-improve” button automatically adjusts the light and color of your photo. Also available in app.

http: / / www.contrabase.com / wp-content / uploads / 2015 / 05 / photoshopexpress.jpg[PHOTOSHOP EXPRESS EDITOR] (http: / / www.photoshop.com / tools)

Yes, Adobe Photoshop has its own online version. The look is quite similar to the original program, but a little simplified. It has quite powerful tools classified in two groups: Edit (color settings, exposure, effects, etc.), and decorate (includes graphics, stickers, etc.), which you can add to your composition.

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It is one of the most popular applications. They also have an application for mac or pc and an app for the mobile. The tools are simple, though quite complete, and the working space is large, although on the right there is a column occupied by advertising.

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This editor is very complete, with retouching tools, drawing, filters, etc. It also allows you to have several files open at once and work with layers. If you get stuck, a help message will appear in the lower right corner. If you use Chrome, you can install it in your browser.

http: / / www.contrabase.com / wp-content / uploads / 2015 / 05 / polarr.jpg[POLARR] (https: / / editor.polarr.co /)

It requires a small record to access. It is focused on photographic correction, with temperature tools, exposure, range, some filters, etc. Easy to use. Very interesting the option to process batch photos and the “before and after” viewer.

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The editing part includes basic tools, effects and filters, frames and other ornaments to add to your images. You can also easily create collages using default templates.

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It has a very funny interface, apparently unprofessional, but with all kinds of tools: from basic editing, to filters, frames, graphics, etc.

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Basic tools and some effects on a classic interface. Tools are perhaps more limited than in previous applications.

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You can import your photos from your computer, Facebook, OneDrive, Dropbox or Flickr. It’s easy to use, although the advertising around it is a little cumbersome. It has a lot of graphics that you can add to your image and special effects filters.

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The interface is somewhat less attractive than the previous ones and the working space is a little small, as it is surrounded by banners. In any case, it has editing, retouching and design tools as complete as the previous applications. Also in app.

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This new tool will make your designs look spectacular. If you don’t know anything about typography, color fundamentals or composition, you are happy! Cans allows you to have a three-way, quality design in a few seconds to use on your day-to-day. Simply choose the template and experience a little bit with the rest of the elements. You will be surprised by the result.