iPiccy Photo Editor

Pros

• Offers all the basic photo editing services right in your browser
• Collage maker is designed for users of any skill level

Cons

• Only allows files to be saved in two formats
• Can't hold a candle to many paid alternatives

iPiccy Photo Editor offers a whole wealth of photo editing options designed to accommodate the specific limitations of a browser-based platform. It won't provide you with the same depth of functionality you'd find from a desktop software suite like Adobe Photoshop, but it's a great choice if you're looking to touch up a picture or add some special effects without a lot of effort. The feature set is as limited as you might expect from a browser-based service, but the options that are there are highly intuitive and easy to use.

iPiccy isn't a software platform in and of itself, so you don't have to worry about downloading a large amount of files directly to your computer. Instead, it deploys as a browser extension for Chrome. That means that setup is a breeze, and you can get access to all the photo editing options available to you directly through your browser. You can either upload photos from your desktop into the iPiccy interface or pull them from the web and edit them directly to your heart's content. It could save users a lot of time if they're looking to just mock up a photo on the fly. You don't even need to create a user account to make use of its services.

All of the standard features you'd expect from photo editing software are available and easily accessible right through your browser. You can crop, manipulate, and adjust photos directly through the intuitive menu interface. Tools and utilities are split up into five main categories: Colors, Filters, Adjustments, Basic, and Advanced. That makes it easy to pull up the tools you need with little effort even if it's your first time using the tool. The Basic tools allow you to accomplish most basic editing functions like controlling the hue and saturation level or changing the size or facing direction of a photo, but Adjustments might be the best choice if you're looking for a quick touch up. These utilities offer easy to apply fixes for things like whitening teeth, getting rid of red eye, and fixing blemishes. If you're looking for more dramatic effects, the filters offer a lot of cool choices. These allow you to apply significant effects with a single click like changing your photo to look like a comic book panel or injecting a neon glow into the entire picture. The advanced functions aren't as extensive as more dedicated software, but they offer a breadth of options that include cloning, curves, and the creation of layers.

Rounding out the package is an easy to use collage tool. The ability to import multiple images at once is a huge boon here, and the process of creating a collage can be accomplished in minutes. It makes use of a drag and drop interface, and there are plenty of simple and advanced templates to choose from.

Pros

• Offers all the basic photo editing services right in your browser
• Collage maker is designed for users of any skill level

Cons

• Only allows files to be saved in two formats
• Can't hold a candle to many paid alternatives