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.
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.
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.
Free paint software for creative artists and amateurs with a number of drawing tools, image enhancements and effects for creating digital art.
Krita can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GIMP is an open-source and free Photoshop alternative (for Windows).
GIMP for Windows can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
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.
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.
A fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor.
FastStone Image Viewer can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and convert RAW to JPG.
Professional photo organizer and editor.
ACDSee can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows and optimize graphics.
Photograph organization software the can apply effects, filters and editing tools along with EXIF tags and built-in photo viewer.
ACDSee 9 Photo Manager can apply special effects to a picture and convert RAW to JPG.