Photo Effects Software

80 PC software downloads

Sven Sorensen

“A list of software titles which can apply special effects to a picture”


A listing of downloads compiled by Sven Sørensen

When you have a large collection of digital photographs, there likely comes a time when you want to add cool effects to images. These can range from wacky and fun to serious retouching. With these freeware and shareware downloads, you can apply a myriad of different effects to your images.

While many of these programs can apply effects to a single image, others can also perform batch photo editing and apply effects to many different types of images like JPG, PNG, GIF and even PSD Photoshop images.

If there is a tool here you find that isn't freeware, there is always the chance to take advantage of the free trial period.

  • PhotoPad 13.13


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    Free image and photo editor for Windows.
    PhotoPad can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create slideshows and optimize graphics.

  • PhotoPad Free 13.13


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    Image editing suite with core graphics adjustments, automated effects and pre-defined filters for image beautification.
    PhotoPad Free can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture and optimize graphics.

  • Pixia 6.61p


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    A popular graphics editor translated from Japanese to English.
    Pixia is software which can apply special effects to a picture.

  • Fotor 4.7.4


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    Modern image editing and graphics processing application with a lot of useful tools and support for photo collages.
    Fotor can apply special effects to a picture and convert RAW to JPG.

  • FotoWorks Pro 24.2.2


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    An effective photo editing application with fun fliters, effects and modification tools to add more life to your photography.
    FotoWorks can apply special effects to a picture and optimize graphics.

  • Adobe Photoshop CC CC 2024 25.5.1


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    Photo editing suite to enhance your photos and designs with Photoshop with a complete set of tools including RAW processing and photo manipulation.
    Adobe Photoshop can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create web graphics, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • CorelDRAW 2024 25.0.0.230


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    Legacy version of a popular graphics editing program with support for photos, web graphics, drawing and various other tools by Corel.
    CorelDRAW can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.

  • Paint.NET 5.0.13 (5.13.8830.42291)


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    A highly successful and popular freeware image editor with tons of different applicable uses.
    Paint.NET can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and create web graphics.

  • GIMP Portable 2.10.36-1


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    Portable Windows version of the popular free image editor GIMP.
    Portable GIMP can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create web graphics, optimize graphics, create and edit layers and convert RAW to JPG.

  • ImageMagick 7.1.1-29


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    Advanced, yet powerful image manipulation suite acting as the open-source standard for creating, modifying and printing images with plethora of filters,...
    ImageMagick can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, create and edit layers and batch process images.

  • XnView 2.51.6


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    A multi-format graphics viewer and converter.
    XnView can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create slideshows, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC 2024 13.2


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    Excellent image enhancement and processing software that has image editing features, photo process workflow, presets and profiles for major makes and...
    Lightroom Classic can apply special effects to a picture, optimize graphics, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.

  • RawTherapee 5.10


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    A RAW image editor, free and full of easy and useful features.
    Raw Therapee can apply special effects to a picture and convert RAW to JPG.

  • jAlbum 34.2


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    Free web photo album creator. Customize with skins. Publish on any site.
    jAlbum can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create slideshows and optimize graphics.

  • StudioLine Photo Classic 5.0.7


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    A fully-packed image editor and organization utility with several useful features.
    StudioLine Photo Classic Plus can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

  • Alternate Pic View 3.420


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    Image slideshow viewer and image manipulation application.
    Alternate Pic View can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and batch process images.