Pixlr

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Free photo editor for graphic designers

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Ali
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fast, powerful, smart, and very simple! The best online photo editor for daily photo editing

Reviewed on 20/02/2021

It feels great when you can do the same simple daily graphic tasks without the need for a laptop or...

It feels great when you can do the same simple daily graphic tasks without the need for a laptop or PC. Sometimes you want to complete a graphic design with your idea and post it quickly, which has been a dream come true for me with this platform. Pixlr X is a wonderful online editing tool for me. It saves me time and money, and by reducing my design time, I can quickly post a beautiful post with my favorite text on my business social media and pages. In our company, each unit independently creates simple graphic works of its section and publishes them on the site.

Pros

Photos can be edited very quickly and quickly through the browser. Sometimes I am on the road and need to design and create a new visual post for my LinkedIn or Instagram and I need graphic work that must prepare and post in less than ten minutes via my phone or iPad. This platform is great because it is both fast and works with any device and it gives me a sense of comfort while working. It has many ready-pre-built beautiful templates. Even a beginner can edit their favorite photo and edit effects, text, and resize without the need for a professional computer.

Cons

It’s a powerful and fast tool, only some new features should be added to it and normally there is no bug or problem and everything works perfectly. Adding the following items will be much more complete and professional: Missing Curves Tool, it doesn’t support BMP and Tiff format, need auto photo extension converter tool, and the most important thing is online cloud storage space to save projects, they must add this feature.

Alternatives Considered

Canva, BeFunky and Adobe Creative Cloud

Reasons for Choosing Pixlr

Some previous apps and software either needed a computer or were not compatible with the iPad or tablet browser, which caused errors and crashes, but Pixlr X is great.

Reasons for Switching to Pixlr

Great price and better performance, and more simple photo editing tools.
Marcius
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Easy to use tool for quick edits

Reviewed on 30/03/2022

Pixlr is a pretty good tool that I've found myself using more and more recently because of it's...

Pixlr is a pretty good tool that I've found myself using more and more recently because of it's ease of use and availability. Being "in the cloud" means that I don't have to install any software and I can use it on any computer, without needing a lot of image editing resources as other software that I have to install. I once was on a vacation and needed a quick thumbnail for a client, and I've managed to easily get the job done through my AirBNB host's computer. It's very convenient way to use the tool.
I have and still use other tools. I'm a Photoshop user for more than 10 years, but yet I'm finding myself just using Pixlr for many quick tasks because the editing I need isn't as complex as having to launch Photoshop. Nowadays design has changed a lot, and we're mostly using minimalism design even in websites, in thumbnails, in cover photos that we don't need complex photo editing. Just take a picture, add some text in a nice font and you have a cool looking thumbnail. No need for Photoshop.

Pros

A very good tool is the background removal tool. While it's not 100% perfect, it mostly does the job done admirably and you have unlimited usage. About 70% of the time there is no tweaking needed, while sometimes I do need to tweak things. It all depends on the photo you're providing.
I love the simplicity of either choosing the advanced tool - Pixlr E or the simple edit tool - Pixlr X. Because sometimes I just need to add a photo, remove a background, add a different background and put some text in, which all can be done in the simple version, and also has some nice ready-made text style templates available if you want to make it fancy and quick.
So obviously, the other ready-made templates are also a great asset if you're either out of ideas or just want to use something premade, change the colors a bit, add your text and you're good to go.
The advanced tool has almost everything you would need in an Photo editor tool. Very close to Photoshop.
A huge benefit that saved me countless pains is the autosave feature. It doesn't matter what small detail you changed, it's already saved. Probably because it's all "in the cloud" - which takes me to my next point. I can open and use it on any computer, without needing to install anything. I have a laptop that's on Windows 10 S, which doesn't allow installation of other software that can't be found in Windows Store, and I use Pixlr on it heavily. I don't want to exit the S mode just to install Photoshop.

Cons

While other tools cost a similar amount, this one is one of the cheaper ones. However, the templates available aren't that many, they could add more in this regard. I see the team is mostly focused on adding new feature instead of expanding their library, which is fine, but the library is very useful.
Another thing that's very annoying for me personally is that it doesn't work so good in Firefox versus Chrome. I understand that Chrome now is dominating, but I'm still a avid Firefox user, and I hate opening Chrome just because I encounter a bug or a tool isn't working properly.

Anil
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Does the job

Reviewed on 30/07/2023

It is an okay experience to use it just for simple editing purposes and basic thumbnails For...

It is an okay experience to use it just for simple editing purposes and basic thumbnails For advanced and enhanced photo edits you have to take help from other platforms as well along with Pixlr.

Pros

I like the different types of templates that we can use for many purposes. We use it occasionally to make thumbnails for our videos and can find variety of templates to use. The UI is simple and understandable as well.

Cons

There are many limitations to it as compared to similar other platforms. Also it feels less professional overall as final edit needs to be done in Photoshop later.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A brief and detailed review about pixlr.

Reviewed on 11/04/2022

Overall you can use this for basic image editing or your personal use but if you want to edit some...

Overall you can use this for basic image editing or your personal use but if you want to edit some premium level high definition images then you will definitely need to combine it with some other apps too because it is not self-sufficient to give an overall full editing experience. It lacks a few good editing tools.

Pros

The product is very user friendly and easy to understand people with little knowledge of photo editing can also use pixlr and can create some good content. They brighten and darken are the features that are unique and I use them a lot I have not seen these two editing tools on any other photo editing app even auto fix , auto contrast , red eye effect these are tools that take pixlr to another level. I mostly combine them with some other editing apps and trust me guys the results are commendable. After editing all the images I put them on my business social pages. The engagement of customers has been increased a lot.

Cons

Options like real-time time editing and recommendations of filers or presets these are the main features that are missing in pixlr which can be seen is other editing platforms. It is a full manual photo editing app and will recommend you anything, tools are also limited. I have been using it for more than 2 years now but still, now I have not noticed the introduction of any major editing tool. Some of its filters are useless you can never use them they are just very dark damages image quality.

George
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  • Industry: Nanotechnology
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

I use Pixlr Quite Often on the Go to Edit my Photos

Reviewed on 18/09/2023

Overall, am glad I discovered Pixlr. It has been a huge help for me for basic to intermediate photo...

Overall, am glad I discovered Pixlr. It has been a huge help for me for basic to intermediate photo editing needs on the go but when I need more advanced photo editing, I always turn to my normal advanced photo editing application like photoshop installed on my machine.

Pros

- I have used Pixlr for quit a while now. It is a simple photo editing option that can easily be accessed via the browser. I like that I can access it from any computer with an internet connection through a browser. If you have worked with Photoshop before, then using Pixlr will be an easy and straightforward experience. Even for new users, using Pixlr is quite simple, the interface quite literally tells you exactly what you need. - I use it for quick and simple edit photos when am on the go, and so far it has never really disappointed me. The service is quite reliable and always up. I have never experienced a downtime so far.

Cons

- Well, at the end of the day Pixlr will never be as advanced as Photoshop. There are some advanced features and functionalities that you cannot find in Pixlr but are in Photoshop. An example of this is, the ability to detect and change the background color of a photo.

Deb
Deb
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  • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Easy to use, powerful but still needs some work

Reviewed on 14/09/2021

I've been using it regularly for photo editing for the graphics I use in my business. It's easy and...

I've been using it regularly for photo editing for the graphics I use in my business. It's easy and quick to use. If it weren't for the glitches, I'd be a raving fan. Again, I assume they're working on it and things will improve.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use. I like that it doesn't take forever to load (like Photoshop). I especially love the background remover and color replacer functions.

Cons

It's a bit glitchy. Especially the automatic background remover tool. I assume the developers are working on getting the bugs out and I'm willing to wait.

Alternatives Considered

Canva

Reasons for Choosing Pixlr

Photoshop takes forever to load and it's more complicated than I need. I'm not a professional designer. I just need to make some basic edits quickly and easily. Removing a background in Pixlr takes a fraction of the time as it does in Photoshop.

Switched From

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Reasons for Switching to Pixlr

Pixlr is more robust. The price is also great.
Micalen
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Pixlr: A useful and simple online editor

Reviewed on 07/01/2024

Pixlr is a very simple and useful online editor. I use it for more casual projects.

Pixlr is a very simple and useful online editor. I use it for more casual projects.

Pros

Pixlr runs very efficiently and smooth as an online editor. The load times are very quick. There are very useful AI tools to edit your images.

Cons

It may not be as professional as other software out there but it is still very good for more casual projects.

Gordon
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Edit your photos on the go with Pixlr

Reviewed on 07/08/2023

Pixlr is a decent photo editing service. It is good for quick edits and basic enhancing of photos....

Pixlr is a decent photo editing service. It is good for quick edits and basic enhancing of photos. If you need advanced functionalities, you might want to invest in either the premium version or another advanced software.

Pros

Pixlr is photo editing app that I can access both through the web and mobile for basic and intermediate photo editing needs. I find it easy to use and it provides a free version which is pretty sufficient for users who cannot afford the premium version or expensive photo editing software like Photoshop.You do not need to install any software on your machine to start using the app as the web version is readily available with an internet connection. It provides most of the basic photo editing features including cropping, resizing, adding of layers etc.It also has an awesome photo collage functionality for combining a number of photos.

Cons

1. During peek hours, pixlr web can be slow.2. If you need advanced photo editing, you might be forced to invest in a more robust photo editing softwar like photoshop

Caroline
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

My Ulimate go to Online Photo Editor

Reviewed on 12/07/2023

A simple and great option for editing photos on the go!

A simple and great option for editing photos on the go!

Pros

Pixlr is so far my best online photo editing applications. I can easily access it through my browser without having to download and install any application on my computer. It pretty much helps me do everything I would do with a more complex and advanced application like Photoshop. I would say it is also pretty easy to use. I don't think any one would require much training to get started and do basic things with pixlr. All the basic editing functionalities like cropping, rotating, resizing, color adjustments etc are available in Pixlr. Pixlr also supports a variety of image formats from PNG, JPEG and TIFF and can is accessible even via android and IOS mobiles apps

Cons

I do not have anything I do not like about Pixlr but obviously, if I needed more complex photo effects and edits, I would probably need to install a complex and more advanced application like Photoshop.

Tiago
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  • Industry: Facilities Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

One of my favorites edition tools

Reviewed on 10/07/2023

Pros

Pixlr have one of the best tools so we can edit photos , it's layout is beautiful and really easy to use .

Cons

Pixlr even have an online edition , so it is very easy to use and abuse , don't have complaint's .

Liz
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Amazing App- And it's Free!

Reviewed on 26/03/2023

Pros

It's the best free product I've used for photo editing, with both mobile and desktop applications that are almost without flaw. Very similar to Photoshop, and even better than Photoshop, in my opinion.

Cons

No issues or complaints at all. I like the product more than any other of it's kind.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Photoshop

Reasons for Switching to Pixlr

It's free!
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

First-hand user experience with Pixlr

Reviewed on 21/02/2023

Pixlr is a well-liked options for online picture editing in general, with many users finding it to...

Pixlr is a well-liked options for online picture editing in general, with many users finding it to be a practical and useful tool for enhancing their images.

Pros

Pixlr is an easy to use photo editing software especially for beginners. It can be accessed using a web browser and doesn't need to be downloaded or install to your computer. Also, the user-friendly design makes it simple for beginners to start editing photos.The set of tools and effects, including filters, overlays, and frames, has also received appreciation from users. The tools enable the editing and addition of artistic aspects to the photos.

Cons

When using the mobile version, it has stability issues with the software. Also, there are some restrictions on the Pixlr free edition, including the inability to save photos in high resolution or access some of the more advanced editing tools.

ahmed
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

great app ever

Reviewed on 28/12/2022

It is creative, easy to use, and has many smart features to get fantastic pictures to share with...

It is creative, easy to use, and has many smart features to get fantastic pictures to share with your friends

Pros

I'm really recommended this app to any user who love to make edit about his images like me ,There are many color themes, borders, stickers and you can do several layouts for collages.

Cons

I suggest that the features of background isolation "depth of filed be increased and updated to be more realistic

Bridgett
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  • Industry: Apparel & Fashion
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Can you say Cheese? 😁

Reviewed on 13/07/2022

My overall experience has been positively over the moon satisfied. It's easy to use. You can import...

My overall experience has been positively over the moon satisfied. It's easy to use. You can import and export files with no issues. You can protect your work from would be pirates with the watermark feature. I could go on and on about this one but I think you should try it out for yourself and see how special this one really is.

Pros

What I like about this Software is how user friendly it is and even for someone very new to this type of software it's easy to understand and you can do some awesome things with this one.

Cons

I can't really say anything negative about this one.

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Pixar is the best photo editor I have found

Reviewed on 23/09/2022

Pros

It's super easy to use and delivers fantastic results

Cons

It could have more things to add to your photos

Heberth
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A practical, lightweight and powerful photo editor

Reviewed on 12/10/2022

I find Pixlr to be one of the best photo editors you can find on the market. In addition to being...

I find Pixlr to be one of the best photo editors you can find on the market. In addition to being cross-platform, it has features that make it powerful, yet practical and lightweight. Its web version, both desktop and mobile, work smoothly and have all the editing tools you can imagine. The interface is also very well organized and this makes the software easy to use. What I like most of all the features Pixlr has are the layered editing and the AI-based background separation of images. I can't criticize this software too much, I just wish they would keep constantly updating the great templates it offers.

Pros

Definitely what I liked most about this software is the possibility of having a layered edition, like the most advanced photography software. In addition, it has novel functions that also work really well, such as the removal of the background of the images through artificial intelligence. And finally, the multiple templates offered by Pixlr deserve a special mention.

Cons

I have not disliked anything about this software, but maybe they could update the design of its interface, which is not bad because it is very well organized, but maybe it could be improved in terms of its colors, or they could also add a switch to change from a "dark mode" to a "light mode".

Sharon
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy Access to Edit Photos

Reviewed on 28/07/2022

Working on the web, there are many photos needed, most with particular size requirements. It's easy...

Working on the web, there are many photos needed, most with particular size requirements. It's easy to edit multiple photos and make the sizing consistent.

Pros

I like that this software is web-based and is available from any computer with internet access.

Cons

Some of the menus work a little differently than photoshop, but most of the needed functions are available.

Islam
Islam
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Intuitive by Design!

Reviewed on 07/01/2022

Pros

I've used Pixlr X for for a while and found it very intuitive and actually beautiful! The interface kept updating and improving over time, and new features like AI cutout are very useful.

Cons

I noticed that some of the more advanced features are exclusive to premium members, but the fact that the free version is already supported with ads makes me think that it could be huge improvement for Pixlr if the free version get to keep the same features as the premium except displaying ads, this can attract much more free users which in turn will translate to higher income originating from the free version, while giving UX significant boost.

Kevin
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  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Edit Every Pixel With Pixlr

Reviewed on 21/06/2022

Pros

The combination of simple and advanced features makes it the go-to editing application. A great UI with easy settings and functionality and the web browser aspect makes it so intuitive.

Cons

Like other web browser editing platforms, the lag is unbearable and settings do not save fast enough.

Hannah
Hannah
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great photoshop free alternative and graphic design tool

Reviewed on 23/02/2022

All in all, a great tool for everyday photo editing and social posts.

All in all, a great tool for everyday photo editing and social posts.

Pros

The photo editing capabilities of pixlr are comparable to photoshop, but I love that it's web based and has a free version. It's really easy to use.

They have some really attractive templates as well for simple graphic design (mostly social media posts).

Cons

I feel like the templates are limited and more difficult to navigate than say, Canva. Also, inevitably you have to be prepared for things to be laid out/work a little different than Photoshop.

Hailey
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great free image editing program

Reviewed on 11/02/2022

Great free online photo editing software and easy to resize images for uploading onto my website.

Great free online photo editing software and easy to resize images for uploading onto my website.

Pros

I mainly use Pixlr as a way to quickly edit the file size of my images before uploading to my website as large images can slow down your webpages. If I need to do any other editing of my photos (such as cropping, adding text, or brightening the image), I can also do this right in Pixlr before saving.

Cons

Some of the editing features are more limited than in other programs I use (ex. adding text to images) so it's not my go to for all image editing. I prefer to edit images on my phone in the photo library or using Lightroom Mobile and add text using graphic design software on my computer with access to more fonts, etc.

Wend kouni
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  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best photo editor online

Reviewed on 07/09/2022

Pros

I really like pixlr for its ease of use and interface. Ideal for quick creations and not too many disturbing features

Cons

The software has limited functionality and is not suitable for professionals

abigail
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GREAT photo editing software

Reviewed on 10/09/2022

Overall I have used it for months and will continue to because once my photos are edited I like the...

Overall I have used it for months and will continue to because once my photos are edited I like the final product.

Pros

I love taking photos. I use the app a lot for photo editing. I make my images look a bit more better and professional looking since I then use it for social media content. The app is easy to use and great for editing photos or making digital marketing more appealing.

Cons

I have not had any problems with the app. I use it frequently.

Cheick
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Pixlr review

Reviewed on 22/11/2022

Pros

Pixlr is great photo editing software. Less confusing settings like on Photoshop is it will be very very useful to you

Cons

No problem encountered in the use of this software I highly recommend

Javier
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Incredible editing tool!

Reviewed on 31/05/2021

One of the best editing software I have used so far, it has helped me improve so much on the...

One of the best editing software I have used so far, it has helped me improve so much on the quality of my projects and make them seem very professional. HIGHLY recommended.

Pros

I love how you can use it anywhere you are since this software is available on almost any device, the amount of unique and useful tools this software provides in order to improve your projects, images, etc. without having to pay anything, all with a very intuitive design.

Cons

Since Pixlr is a free software, it has many advertisements, and unfortunately, they become a little bit annoying after several times you have used this software. But I guess that is the price you pay for such cool software.