Photoscape

Photoscape is a simple and free photo editing program. Complex menus and complicated settings, we seek here in vain. All important functions are also available to optimize pictures to give effect to their own pictures as a personal touch. Photoscape also come with a particular entry can start right away. The Language of Language Files can be easily adapted so that one does not require in-depth knowledge of English.

Gimp

Gimp is the classic among the free photo editing programs. The first versions have already appeared in 1996. The software is available for many operating systems, among other things, Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. The functionality is almost daunting: Here are also professionals looking for. The downside: A certain amount of time needed. Many menus and functions do not reveal themselves at first glance. Gimp is therefore the first choice for ambitious hobby photographers who want to sit closer look at the whole issue of image processing.

Paint.NET

Paint.NET is a powerful software, which unfortunately has only to users of Windows operating systems. This free photo editing program was developed in 2004 at Washington State University and published as open-source software.Since version 3.5, Paint.NET is not open source, only freeware. Like Gimp Paint.Net supports working with layers, so it is also suitable for demanding users.Particularly noteworthy is the infinite history, which enables the user all the processing steps to undo. Over a plug-in Paint.NET can also directly edit files in Photoshop psd format..

Picasa

Picasa is free photo editing software from Google. Picasa is particularly suitable for users who want to deal not only with complicated menus. Many features are stored as a one-click fixes and thus allow rapid and easy manipulation of images.Also collagen and slide shows are very quickly created with Picasa. Special attention, of course, Google has also placed on the integration of Web functions.Thus, in Picasa 1 GB web space already in the process. The images can be so very easy to share with others. Other highlights: Picasa can not deal with people and places. Photos can be so easy and automatically assign specific individuals, or link via geo-tagged with Google Maps.

Pixlr.com

Pixlr.com is special: It looks like a regular photo editing program, but none at all.You need to install any software on pixlr.com. Everything takes place online via a website, free of charge and without registration. Within a few seconds so you can manipulate images without installing software. From any location and any computer so you can edit your photos, for example, to prepare an ideal vacation in an internet cafe photos for the folks back home. The functionality must not hide it. Even level editing is possible and makes pixlr.com it a serious alternative to traditional photo-editing program.

Photo Pos Pro Photo Editor

Ultimate Paint

Ultimate Paint is available in a shareware and a freeware version. The free version of the photo editing program is distinguished by a reduced number of filters and the lack of support from Adobe Photoshop plug-ins. Otherwise, the free version is durable and easily available an interesting alternative. The software is only about 2 MB in size and only for Windows operating systems. About the download of a German Language Pack Ultimate Paint also speaks German.

Serif PhotoPlus SE

Photo Plus SE is the free version of PhotoPlus 9th The free version of the photo editing program is slightly slimmed down and has some functions and effects are less than the fee-PhotoPlus 9th For the small image editing in between but this is irrelevant: Photo Plus SE provides everything you need to adjust images to improve or to make funny. The software is available only for Windows OS, and even speaks German.

VCW VicMan’s Photo Editor

VCW VicMan’s Photo Editor is currently no longer being developed, but at the VicMan manufacturers still easily downloadable. VCW VicMan’s Photo Editor is a free photo editing program with many features, but which is nevertheless always remains simple to use. Especially the number of filters and effects is still impressive. Additionally, VCW VicMan’s Photo Editor can handle even Photoshop compatible filters.

Pixia

Pixia is a software developed in Japan with a manageable but loyal fan base.Thus, for example, provided a German version of the free photo-editing program.The software itself is quite specific and therefore probably not everyone’s taste.Because they can charge antesten but yes, this should be no obstacle. The latest version is also compatible with Windows 7.

Image Forge

Image Forge is in the standard version of freeware and thus free of charge. More, however, paid versions are also available. The development of Image Forge is already a little older and you see the free photo-editing program also. Its functions to do so, however, not detract. Users who need only now and then such software and want to abandon the costly training, can still be happy to take a look at ImageForge. Image Forge is however only available for Windows operating systems.

PhotoFiltre

PhotoFiltre is a French development in English. A German language is available, however. This free photo editing program is only available for Windows systems and is continually evolving. Although the functionality is similar in size, as in the known competitors, such as Gimp, PhotoFiltre is rather as an unknown secret. The software can be “plug-ins extend, file masks and filters even for free.Unfortunately PhotoFiltre does not support layers. That can only PhotoFiltre Studio, which is distributed as shareware.