Do you need to quickly retouch some imperfections in a photo but the computer you are using does not have suitable software installed for the purpose? Would you like to apply special effects to your images but you are not very familiar with “traditional” photo editing programs? I have what you need.
I am referring to some online photo editing services that combine very high ease of use with the convenience of not having to download and install additional software on your PC. A few examples? I'll settle you immediately! In this guide on come modify photo onlineIn fact, you can find some services that will undoubtedly be useful for retouching your shots by acting directly from the browser: some integrate basic photo editing functions and advanced effects, while others are focused on the application of "pre-packaged" filters to be applied with a simple click.
Since I can already hear you "pawing", I would say not to waste any more time in chatter and immediately take action. Courage: make yourself comfortable, take all the time you need to concentrate on reading the next paragraphs and, more importantly, try to make the best use of the services listed below. I wish you good reading and have fun!
Photopea
One of the first solutions I recommend you try to edit photos online is Photopea. In case you haven't heard of it, this is an advanced photo editing editor that is free, does not require registration to use, does not require the use of additional plugins, and supports importing and exporting images in format PSD e Xcf, so that they can eventually be imported and modified in other software. Photopea is characterized by the presence of advertising banners, which can be removed by subscribing to the Premium subscription, which starts at $ 9 / month.
To use it, connected to its main page, presses on (X) to remove the welcome window and, if necessary, translate its interface into British by clicking on the entry More at the top and selecting the options Language > cittàno from the menu that opens. Then import the photo you want to edit by selecting the item apri from the menu Fillet (top left) and use the tools located in the box located on the left to change the image. After selecting one of the Photopea tools, adjust its intensity and degree of application via the menus at the top and then use it directly on the uploaded photo, which is located in the work area in the center of the page.
If you want, you can also manage the image levels, through the box Layers located on the right side of the page, and possibly manage the history of the various changes made, using the box Story, so as to cancel and / or restore a change "on the fly".
At the end of the work, save the changes made by selecting the item Exposed as from the menu Fillet located in the upper left corner of the page and choose the output format in which you want to export the image (ex. PNG, JPG, SVG, GIF, PDF, etc.). Finally, press the button Save to complete the download of the edited image.
Polarr
Polarr is an online photo editing service dedicated to applying filters and adjusting parameters such as color, brightness, etc., with the aim of obtaining artistic results. It is based on the most advanced web technologies that allow it to work perfectly on all the latest browsers without the need for third-party plugins, such as Flash Player.
To use it, connected to its home page and first click on the item Online and then on the button Launch. You will then be offered a quick tutorial that will show you all the main features of the service: to skip it, click on the button Salta which appears at the top. Then select the type of interface to use by clicking on To express o Partners and confirm the operation by pressing the button Start with Express o Start with Pro.
After selecting the photo to edit (by clicking on the arrow located at the top left), use the icons located on the left and right of the screen to perform the desired editing activities. If you want to apply Instagram-style filters, click on the i icon three concentric circles located in the left sidebar; if you want to change the colors, perspective or size of the image use the icon which are located in the right sidebar, while to save the final result presses the icon of arrow which is located at the top right.
Please note: some advanced features are reserved for those who purchase an activation key for Polarr Pro, which starts at € 1,99 / month.
Pho.to
If you want to apply some changes to your photos online by making funny photomontages, take a look at the website of Pho.to which allows you to easily insert your images in dozens of different scenarios, returning excellent results.
The photomontages that can be made on the site are divided into various categories: Realistic photomontages, Face photomontages, Drawing vs Photography, etc. Once you have chosen the scenario in which to insert your image, click on the button From the computer, of URL o from Facebook and select a photo that portrays you or your friends from your computer, from an external site or from your Facebook account.
Wait, therefore, a few moments, for the photograph to be uploaded online, click on the button Process and when the final result appears on the screen, click the button Save and share present on the right. You will then be able to save your photomontage on your PC (by clicking on the button Download) or share it on social networks such as Facebook o Twitter. If, on the other hand, you want to get a direct link to the image to share with your friends, click on the button Get links.
Remove.bg
A site to edit photos online that certainly cannot be missing in your bookmarks is Remove.bg which, as its name suggests, allows you to remove the background from your photos. To be more precise, thanks to the “intelligent” algorithm of this online tool, it is possible to completely automatically remove the background from photos that portray human faces in a very precise way.
Please note that the service is free, but must be used for non-commercial purposes and can only process low resolution images: otherwise, if you want to use it for professional purposes and to process HD images, you must subscribe to the Premium subscription, starting from 9 euros / month.
To cut out subjects with Remove.bg, you have to connect to its main page, click on the button Select a photo and select the image to import into the site. If you want, you can also decide to edit a photo taken from the Internet: just paste its URL into the text field or enter URL. If you are asked to proceed with a security check, you agree to do so and follow the instructions given to you on the screen.
Now all you have to do is wait for the Remove.bg algorithm to process the image (it will take a few seconds) and download it to your computer by pressing the button Download. Semplice, see?
webcam Toy
Another site dedicated entirely to "1-click" effects to apply to photos is webcam Toy, which allows you to take photos from your PC webcam and customize them with a wide range of filters, very similar to those found in the Photo Booth application for Mac.
To use it, connected to its main page and click on the button Ready? You smile!, then authorizes the site to access the webcam (by first clicking on Use my webcam and then on Allow), choose the effect you like best and press the icon of camera which is at the bottom right to take your picture.
When done, click on the item Save to save the image on your computer or use the social buttons of Facebook e Twitter to share the shot online.
Other useful solutions to edit photos online
There are also many other useful solutions to edit photos online that deserve to be taken into consideration. Here are some that might be right for you.
- Photoshop Express Editor - is a sort of "online version" of Photoshop, the famous photo editing software for desktop systems. The service is free and integrates many tools to retouch photos, but it is not free from limits: first of all the possibility of working only on files in JPG format and the need to resort to the use of the Adobe Flash Player plugin.
- Pixlr Editor - allows you to edit photos or create new images through an interface that is very reminiscent of Photoshop. It too works through Flash Player technology.
- Pixlr Express - is an online service that allows you to create photo collages and apply various filters and corrections to your shots, making it easy to use even for those who do not have many skills in the world of photo editing. Requires the use of Flash Player.
