Graphic editors are tools used to create or modify images. Not a single photographer, artist or webmaster today can do without such programs. Moreover, samples of modern products combine both rich functionality and simplicity, which allows even a novice to use them.
Gimp
GIMP is a completely free graphic raster image editor . It can be called an analogue of such a popular product as Photoshop. The application is perfect for drawing logos, editing photos, creating website designs. In the program, you can perform any actions necessary during editing or creating images.
Key Features of GIMP
- A set of built-in tools necessary for drawing.
- The ability to simultaneously work with a large number of pictures.
- Transformation of any image elements (rotation, scaling, tilt, stretching).
- Work with text as separate layers.
- The application has built-in tools for batch processing of files.
- Create animations in PNG and MNG formats .
- Saving the history of project changes.
- GIMP combines two seemingly incompatible advantages. The application, although free, is in competition with the popular Adobe Photoshop.
The disadvantages include a complex interface, which is a set of simultaneously open windows. This approach repels beginners and requires habit. However, after working in the application, the user will understand that the torment was worth the candle, because it has great potential. The ability to expand the program through third-party plug-ins that are developed by both unknown programmers and large companies makes it unique.
Adobe Photoshop
Describing image editors , you can not ignore Photoshop. This is the most powerful professional program that has ever existed. Her leadership provides a huge number of built-in functions that allow you to realize any ideas. The ultra-precise mode of working with images will not allow the appearance of flaws during editing. In addition, Photoshop has the function of converting three-dimensional graphics into two-dimensional images.
Photoshop Key Features
- To save projects, the PSD format is used, which provides compression of content without loss of quality.
- Convenient control panel provides easy access to all basic tools.
- The interface is as clear as possible.
- Work is carried out in pixel-by-pixel mode with the ability to change the scale of individual parts of the image. At the same time, clarity is not lost.
- The graphics editor contains tools for creating animations.
- Support for 64-bit data provides high speed.
For many years, Adobe Photoshop has been considered the unchangeable leader in graphic editors. It has all the tools necessary for both professionals and beginners. It is a set of tools together with high optimization that ensures high speed of operation that puts the application in the first place of the TOPs.
Paint.net
Paint.NET is a program that is not similar to the image editors described above . It offers only the basic set of tools, but it takes up very little disk space. The primary task of the application is the correction of photographs and pictures. Working with a scanner or digital camera in Paint.NET is organized as conveniently as possible. It is because of this that many professional photographers use the editor.
Key Features of Paint.NET
- Support for major image formats.
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Ability to work with layers and overlays.
- Built-in vector graphics tools.
- The number of actions in the change history is limited only by the hard disk space.
- Built-in effects.
- 3D rotation of images.
- Easy change of contrast, hue, saturation, brightness.
- Support for third-party plugins.
The main advantages of Paint.NET are simplicity and free of charge. The raster image editor does not require a powerful computer for stable operation. It spares the hardware resources of the machine. The program works equally well both in modern OSs and in old Windows XP.
PixBuilder Studio
PixBuilder is a completely free application designed primarily not to create pictures from scratch, but to modify photos. The functionality of the program is designed for professional photographers. The editor includes tools similar to expensive products.
Key Features
- Color correction. It includes a change in white balance, saturation levels, brightness.
- Saving each action in the history of changes.
- Like other image editors, PixBuilder comes with built-in filters.
- Transformation of images or individual elements.
- A separate panel for access to tools such as the healing brush, tilt, stamp, copy.
- A simple interface that even a beginner can understand.
The program is fully translated into Russian. Includes essential tools for a home photo studio. Collages, special effects, retouching - all this does not require the purchase of expensive products.
Photoscape
If you need a tool for batch photo processing, Photoscape will be the best choice. This application includes many filters to modify the drawings. The effect of oil painting, watercolors, granulation, mosaics - all this will automatically make the program. The image editor contains 29 filters that will help turn boring images into a masterpiece of modern art.
Key features
- Convert RAW and JPG formats.
- Simultaneous processing of multiple files at once.
- Create GIF animations.
- Crop, adjust the size, adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation.
- Split the picture into several parts to create a collage.
- View photos in a slide show.
- Create screenshots of the screen.
Photoscape is better than other image editors for preparing photos before uploading them to image hosting, blogs or social networks.