About Pixlr
Pixlr is a free online photo editor that offers web, iOS and Android app editions. It comes with a variety of stock photos and templates and is applied for editing images to be used in poster designs, cards, and other graphic design projects.
Pixlr X’s simple editing tools live on a toolbar on the left of the screen. The color of the working background can be customized to display in light mode or dark mode, depending on the time of day and user preferences. The user dashboard is also customizable, with the option to display favorite or current projects for quick access. Images from Google or Facebook can also be accessed right from the dashboard.
Photo retouching, background adjustments, object removal and doodling are all supported within the app. In addition, Pixlr X offers a number of filters and effects that can be instantly applied to images. All work is immediately saved in the cloud to make sure no change is lost. Pixlr X integrates with Dropbox through extensions and allows users to work on their images directly from Dropbox.
Pixlr Pro provides designers with advanced editing capabilities, including vector graphics conversion options and additional creative photo manipulation effects. PSD, XCF and .sketch formats are supported, and a range of PSD templates are built in.
Pricing starting from:
US$5.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Devices
Business size
Markets
Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, United States
Supported Languages
English, Japanese
Pricing starting from:
US$5.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
Top 5 alternatives to Pixlr
Images
Features
Total features of Pixlr: 15
- Content Import/Export
- Content Sharing
- Data Storage Management
- Drag & Drop
- File Management
- Image Editing
- Image Library
- Multi-Language
- Pre-built Templates
- Real Time Editing
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Social Media Integration
- Text Editing
- Watermarking
Alternatives
Canva
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Creative Cloud
BeFunky
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- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Fast, powerful, smart, and very simple! The best online photo editor for daily photo editing
Reviewed on 20/2/2021
It feels great when you can do the same simple daily graphic tasks without the need for a laptop or...
It feels great when you can do the same simple daily graphic tasks without the need for a laptop or PC. Sometimes you want to complete a graphic design with your idea and post it quickly, which has been a dream come true for me with this platform. Pixlr X is a wonderful online editing tool for me. It saves me time and money, and by reducing my design time, I can quickly post a beautiful post with my favorite text on my business social media and pages. In our company, each unit independently creates simple graphic works of its section and publishes them on the site.
Pros
Photos can be edited very quickly and quickly through the browser. Sometimes I am on the road and need to design and create a new visual post for my LinkedIn or Instagram and I need graphic work that must prepare and post in less than ten minutes via my phone or iPad. This platform is great because it is both fast and works with any device and it gives me a sense of comfort while working. It has many ready-pre-built beautiful templates. Even a beginner can edit their favorite photo and edit effects, text, and resize without the need for a professional computer.
Cons
It’s a powerful and fast tool, only some new features should be added to it and normally there is no bug or problem and everything works perfectly. Adding the following items will be much more complete and professional: Missing Curves Tool, it doesn’t support BMP and Tiff format, need auto photo extension converter tool, and the most important thing is online cloud storage space to save projects, they must add this feature.
Reasons for Choosing Pixlr
Some previous apps and software either needed a computer or were not compatible with the iPad or tablet browser, which caused errors and crashes, but Pixlr X is great.Switched From
Canva, Fotor, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), Affinity Designer, PicMonkey and PolarrReasons for Switching to Pixlr
Great price and better performance, and more simple photo editing tools.- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Pixlr - Social Media Graphics
Reviewed on 21/7/2020
Pixlr has been a life saver for me when I first started creating social media creative. Photoshop...
Pixlr has been a life saver for me when I first started creating social media creative. Photoshop was very overwhelming to me at the time and Pixlr was a wonderful resource that gave non-designers like me the tools to spin up quick graphics in no time.
Pros
Pixlr offers excellent multi-purpose templates specifically designed for social media graphics and ads. There are so many variations with sizing and dimensions across all the social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, etc) and Pixlr is an excellent tool that has a free option to adjust dimensions specific to your channel without having to be skilled in Photoshop. The Pixlr Marketplace is an excellent resource for content planning and creation and offers beautiful inspiration to our design team. The layouts are very modern and sophisticated and aren't too text-heavy, which is perfect for ad content, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Cons
I often find that we have been using Canva more than Pixlr lately because Canva offers a much larger array of templates and the drag and drop features in Canva are a little easier to use. I wish Pixlr would have a better team dashboard where we can organize projects by client and assign various team members to each one.
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CanvaReasons for Switching to Pixlr
The free verison was unbeatable and offered the tools that I needed (as an inexperienced designer) and it was very easy to learn how to use them properly. There are also great tutorials available!- Industry: Medical Practice
- Company size: 5,001-10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Pixlr - The Bigger and Better Photoshop
Reviewed on 23/11/2021
My overall experience with Pixlr has been positive! I have realized how much of a "hidden gem" this...
My overall experience with Pixlr has been positive! I have realized how much of a "hidden gem" this app truly is and I wish that it was more well-known for how amazing it is.
Pros
What I love most about this software is how accessible the tools are at a low to no price at all. Many of the features provided by this software are very inexpensive compared to other competing editing software, (PicsArt, Adobe, Canva, Photoshop), and there aren't any limits to how much I may use them. I always say that once a user truly understands how to utilize the features and tools on PIxlr, they can use it just like they with Photoshop. There are ads but they only appear after you save your edits so they do not bother me in the slightest bit.
Cons
What I like least about Pixlr is how it glitches at times after I switch tabs in the middle of an edit and thus, I have to completely start over. I also dislike that sometimes my edits save with lower quality. I also dislike that there are not any brush options for the "doodle" tool.
- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use, powerful but still needs some work
Reviewed on 14/9/2021
I've been using it regularly for photo editing for the graphics I use in my business. It's easy and...
I've been using it regularly for photo editing for the graphics I use in my business. It's easy and quick to use. If it weren't for the glitches, I'd be a raving fan. Again, I assume they're working on it and things will improve.
Pros
I like how easy it is to use. I like that it doesn't take forever to load (like Photoshop). I especially love the background remover and color replacer functions.
Cons
It's a bit glitchy. Especially the automatic background remover tool. I assume the developers are working on getting the bugs out and I'm willing to wait.
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CanvaReasons for Choosing Pixlr
Photoshop takes forever to load and it's more complicated than I need. I'm not a professional designer. I just need to make some basic edits quickly and easily. Removing a background in Pixlr takes a fraction of the time as it does in Photoshop.Reasons for Switching to Pixlr
Pixlr is more robust. The price is also great.- Industry: Machinery
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Full Scope Free Photo Editor
Reviewed on 19/8/2021
Overall Pixlr is an excellent tool! I highly recommend for small business designers, especially if...
Overall Pixlr is an excellent tool! I highly recommend for small business designers, especially if you wear multiple hats within your organization.
Pros
Per the title, you can use this free!
There are three versions of Pixlr 1) Pixlr E, which is the "advanced" version that is really intended for intermediate-to-advanced designers; and 2) Pixlr X, which is the basic photo editor, intended for entry level designers and/or quick photo editing; and 3) Pixlr Premium, this is the paid version. To clarify, Pixlr E is completely free as well, no added subscription or "pro" upgrade. Functionally, Pixlr E's platform mimics the layout and functionality of Photoshop, and Pixlr X is more closely related in function and format to Photoshop Express.
Pixlr offers a wide variety of preset templates that provide a lot of benefit to expedite the design process. You will find blank artboard templates with preset dimensions for specific social media applications, so you don't have to worry about manually adjusting your dims each time you start a new post! Additionally, they offer a wide variety of pre-designed plug-and-play templates. Created by third-party designers, these plug-and-play templates are catered to all sorts of industries and applications - need a flyer for your classroom there's a template for that, need a brochure for a new product there's a template for that. The only caveat is that not all templates are free.
Lastly, both platforms are cloud based, so you access them using the browser. This feature can be incredibly beneficial due to the file size and RAM it takes to run design programs on your PC.
Cons
Honestly, I can't really think of much negative about this product. If you are looking for additional functionality and can't find it with the Premium Paid version, you probably are in need of an alternative software altogether!
Pixlr FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Pixlr.Q. What type of pricing plans does Pixlr offer?
Pixlr offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$5.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Pixlr X and Pixlr Pro are available for free. Subscription plans for Pixlr Pro edition start from $5/month.
Q. Who are the typical users of Pixlr?
Pixlr has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001+
Q. What languages does Pixlr support?
Pixlr supports the following languages:
English, Japanese
Q. Does Pixlr support mobile devices?
Pixlr supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Pixlr integrate with?
Pixlr integrates with the following applications:
Dropbox Business
Q. What level of support does Pixlr offer?
Pixlr offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
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