The three best and free photo editing programs for Windows

Every time the conversation revolves around photo editing the first name that comes to mind is Adobe Photoshop. Although Photoshop is without a doubt the most popular image editing software, we prefer to present alternatively and above all free, programs that can be very useful.

photo

Of course, as far as Windows is concerned, there is no shortage of free image editing tools in Windows , today we have selected the three, in our opinion, best options for you. Note that we are referring to and not in simple viewer programs, for which we had referred to our oldest article. But let's look at these three options:

GIMP
In the top-3 list the GIMP occupies the first place because it is by far the most popular tool photo editing, and not unnecessarily. This is a program that can compete with Adobe paid commercial software. The first thing you will notice when you start the software is that it looks as impressive as Photoshop. You can find in GIMP all the tools, brushes and systems that Photoshop has. At iGuru we are done more extensive presentation of that program and we think it's worth it you.

In addition to its large array of tools, GIMP has a huge library of και άλλες χρήσιμες that you can download and use, which makes it extremely flexible. In addition it has online instructions for use in Greek. The only downside to GIMP is that it is not as intuitive and smart as Photoshop.

Pros: It has a style like Photoshop, it has a wide range of tools, it is open source so it has a wide variety of plugins.
Disadvantages: Less intuitive than Photoshop, it is complicated to use.
Download GIMP : https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

Paint.NET
For those who need something simple to do their job quickly, then the Paint.NET is the tool they must see. It is an improved and simplified program that can prove to be much more useful than the corresponding programs that contain a lot of shiny beads and mirrors.

It was originally created as a replacement for the Windows Paint application, aiming for simplicity. So for those who are already working with Paint then Paint.NET will seem familiar.

Paint.NET comes with all the photo editing tools needed for a photo editing program (levels, filters, etc.), allowing users to tease and even reassemble their photos with relative ease.

Another good thing about Paint.NET is the resource requirements. Because the application is not as complex as complete photo editing programs such as GIMP or Photoshop, Paint.NET consumes less resources on your computer when it is active, allowing older low-power machines to run the program smoothly. If you are looking for a lightweight photo editor to do the job, then Paint.NET is the best choice.

Pros: Much better than Windows painting, relatively easy to use, lightweight with low resource consumption.
Disadvantages: It lacks some of the features of GIMP.
Download link : https://www.getpaint.net/download.html

Photor
Last but not least, we have the program for you Photor, a free image editing tool for desktop, mobile and app on . Σε αντίθεση με τα GIMP and Paint.NET, Fotor's special features are mainly focused on photo retouching, rather than full photo editing. As such, the free version of the app lacks some of the features that can be found in the previous two programs above.

While Fotor is not as powerful as the tools listed above, this photo editing tool comes with some rather unique and special capabilities. For starters, Fotor comes with a range of editing tools, allowing users to tease a large set of photos in a single motion. This is especially useful if you are looking to quickly edit a large stack of photos.

Fotor also comes with a lot of filters and tools that are quite easy to use. This allows those who have no experience in photo editing software on the one hand to do their job easily, on the other hand to indulge in such programs.

Finally, Fotor comes in software form as well as a web version for the program your This means you don't need to have the editor installed on your computer to use it.

Advantages: Its management interface makes it easy to navigate, bulk editing capabilities, available as a program and as a web application.
Disadvantages: All of its features are extremely simplistic compared to GIMP or Paint.NET, focusing mainly on photo retouching instead of complete image editing tasks.
Download link : https://www.fotor.com/windows/index.html
Work online: https://www.fotor.com/app-new.html#/editor

In conclusion
These are three photo editing programs for Windows but with different focuses in terms of their function and each has its own unique features. In our previous article we were mentioned in a top-105 list with image-related programs in which you can find additional applications. Choosing the right one is subjective for each of you and depends on your particular requirements, whether they are for a simple and easy to use photo editor or for a more complex in features.

iGuRu.gr The Best Technology Site in Greecefgns

every publication, directly to your inbox

Join the 2.100 registrants.

Written by Dimitris

Dimitris hates on Mondays .....

Leave a reply

Your email address is not published. Required fields are mentioned with *

Your message will not be published if:
1. Contains insulting, defamatory, racist, offensive or inappropriate comments.
2. Causes harm to minors.
3. It interferes with the privacy and individual and social rights of other users.
4. Advertises products or services or websites.
5. Contains personal information (address, phone, etc.).