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9 Free Online Photo Editing Websites

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:22:14 PDT

I remember when online photo editing sites were practically nonexistent, and you had to drop a load of cash to buy into software like Photoshop. That situation is a thing of the past thanks to free online photo editing websites that can turn your snapshots from drab to fab in just a few clicks. Here, find nine online photo editing sites that are totally free.

Add Spooky Effects to Your Halloween Pics

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:30:12 PDT

If you aren't into parading around in a killer costume this Halloween, I totally understand (but if you are, be sure to post your pics in our community!). Coming up with an original idea and pulling it off in the hopes of impressing your friends for one night can be a bit stressful, so instead of feeling like a Debbie Downer at your BFF's Halloween fete, just smile for the camera and take heart knowing you can fake it after the fact.

How? Find out after the break.

Google Welcomes Picnik to the Family

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:15:32 PST

Named as one of the 10 best free online photo editing websites, Picnik definitely comes in handy when you want to edit photos on the fly. Since all of your pics can be stored and shared in "the cloud," you can easily edit your photos in a few clicks from any web browser. Google already has its own photo-editing software in Picasa, but it's expanding the growing family by welcoming Picnik to the fold. Google announced today that it has acquired Picnik and is adding the photo-editing service to its growing line-up of simple-to-use online tools.

Google says no changes will be made to the service yet, but they will be making tweaks so it's streamlined with the rest of the Google family of services. For example, editing and uploading photos for your Blogger blog will probably be an extremely simple process very soon.

How to Become a Vampire (No Real Blood Required)

GeekSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:05:00 PDT

Right around this time last year, I provided you with some easy instructions on how to
zombify your photos by using a website called Picnik. And with my new vampire obsession - thanks to Twilight and Vampire Diaries - I thought I'd show you a simple way to digitally transform yourself into a blood-sucking vampire, fangs and all.

Once again using Picnik's amazing effects, just navigate yourself to the left side of the page and click on the Halloween tab. At the very top you should see all of the vampire options to start transforming your face. Just upload a photo and click on the desired effect to get started. All Edward Cullen-inspired features are free to use, except the VampiraScope option is for premium members only. Take a good close look at those scary red eyes!

The Best Spray Tan on the Internet: Picnik's New Touch Up Suite

BellaSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:01:10 PDT

Picnik is a cool program for editing and aggregating photos online, especially if you don't have a copy of Photoshop handy. But recently, they introduced a lady-geared suite of features called Touch Up that has options like Sunless Tan, Highlights, Teeth Whitener, Blemish Fix, and my least favorite, Insta-Thin. (Because, you know, we girls always want to be thin.)

I decided to try it because I find the whole photo-editing thing dubious; I understand that this stuff's an accepted part of our culture, but I'm just saying that I don't think it's so great for our psyches to worry about "perfection." To find out what my experience was like, just read more

How to Zombify Your Pictures!

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:12 PDT

Halloween is nearly upon us, my friends, and if that doesn't give you an excuse to make yourself look like a zombie then I don't know what will!

It's super easy: Using the web-editing site I told you about before, Picnik, just upload a photo with a human face in it, then in the create tab, and scroll down to the Halloween options.

Use the zombie brush to coat your subject's face, body, and clothes, and watch as the life is drained from the face. Finish it up with some blood stains around their mouth (because that's what zombies do), and voila! Zombie youth!

Download of the Day: Picnik Firefox Extension

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:45:24 PST

Remember when I talked about Picnik? The free online photo-editing program that lets you crop, resize, and add cool effects to your photos without having to download a thing?!

Well, lifehacker has just announced that there is now a Firefox extension download of Picnik that will let you edit any website image by right-clicking your mouse. No Photoshop, iPhoto, or other application required.

Great for those who are always taking screenshots or needing to do some quick online editing of pics!

How To Edit Digital Pictures On The Go

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:03:45 PDT

So you're on vacay, taking lots of stellar shots with your new digital cam. The only problem is you decided to go gadget less on this trip - no BlackBerry and definitely no laptop. If your only access to technology is a computer in the internet cafe beside your hotel, you just might be in luck. Now there are a slew of free web-based photo editing programs that will let you crop, cut, resize, rotate, change contrast, adjust color, sharpen, brighten and add borders to pics - from anywhere! Get your images picture perfect instantly without needing special software or gadgets. Here are some of my fave free online pic editing programs: Picnik Snipshot Pixenate Fauxto Picture2Life