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.
Image management and photo editing suite supporting most RAW formats in a rich and user-friendly interface that supports Sony, Nikon, Canon and other...
Helicon Photo Safe can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, optimize graphics, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.
Free photo viewer with EXIF support and RAW image viewing.
Free Photo Viewer can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.
Photo management and editing software which can upload, share, backup and synchronize images as well as create photo albums online.
Picasa is software which can apply special effects to a picture.
Versatile, professional photo and image editing software.
Focus Photoeditor can apply special effects to a picture, optimize graphics and create and edit layers.
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Edit and manipulate photos easily with a Mac OS-look.
Fly Photo Editor (Free Version) can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create slideshows and batch process images.
A graphics editing suite with many useful tool and features.
Saint Paint Studio can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
Creates caricatures of images by modifying in weird and funny ways.
MAGIX FunPix Maker is software which can apply special effects to a picture.
A graphics editor with emphasis on drawing and artistic effects.
SmoothDraw can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture and create PNG graphics.
Image manipulation software that creates collages, applies frames and other enhancements with templates for calendars, cards and invitations.
Photo Collage Max can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture and create slideshows.
Straight-forward photo manipulation and editing application.
Elfin Photo Editor can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture and batch process images.
Fun photo editing software with tools for photo enhancements and repairs.
PhotoScape can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, create slideshows, create and edit layers, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.
Freeware picture editing software.
HeliosPaint can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and create web graphics.
An image conversion program for high-end SLR camera RAW files.
Scarab Darkroom can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data and convert RAW to JPG.
A photo editing suite for photography hobbyists and professionals.
Helicon Filter can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, optimize graphics and batch process images.
An impressive image viewer, organizer and editing tool with several useful filters.
BonAView can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture and view EXIF data.
Personal digital photograph management software excelling at GPS geotagging.
JetPhoto Studio can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data and create slideshows.