10 best free photo editing software and apps

1.GIMP

If you’re new to the app, it’s easy and intuitive to pick up; you can get excellent results in no time at all. If you’ve used Photoshop before, you’ll find GIMP familiar. There are some different features, and the tools often have different names, but the basic principles are the same.

2.Fotor

Powerful, user-friendly and globally accessible, Fotor is an online photo editing suite, utilizing exclusive technology to bring an unprecedented level of editing control to anyone and everyone. While the ‘collage’ and ‘edit’ features are already enjoyed by millions of users, daily, the new ‘design’ feature gives the common user the ability to design any form of graphics and cover, limited only by imagination. 

3.Inkscape

Inkscape is the open source community's alternative to Adobe Illustrator, the accepted industry standard tool for the production of vector-based graphics. Inkscape is a generally credible alternative for anyone whose budget can't stretch to Illustrator, although with a couple of limitations.

4.Pixlr

pixlr (http://pixlr.com) offers a few things that other online tools don't have.

 A simplified editing program – Pixlr express – for minor edits. 

 A very capable set of tools (in the Pixlr editor) which rival professional programs. 

 A set of great "retro" effects (Pixlr-o-matic) that are fun and extremely easy to use.

5.Aviary

Aviary Photo Editor is a straight forward and concise graphics editor for Windows 8. It doesn’t have the level of effects and customization as Photoshop or GIMP, but is intuitive enough for novice users. Aviary Photo Editor is powerful for a free app and will be a practical, no frills addition to your library. 

6.Adobe Express

Adobe Photoshop Express is a free image editing and collage making mobile application from Adobe Systems Pvt. Ltd. The app is available on iOS , Android and Windows phones and tablets. It can also be installed on windows desktop with Windows 8.0 and above. Photoshop Express Editor has various features which can be used to enhance photos.