The Internet is a very good source of free photo editors to download.
With such programs you can do basic image editing to enhance your photographs. Here are 5 free editors which seriously compete with the licensed ones in terms of utility and quality. Some of these may have, however, limited features for their free versions.
Free Image Editor is a image editing software that lets you retouch existing photos or create original graphics. It supports various formats like JPEG, JPEG2000, TIFF, PNG, BMP, PCX, DIB, RLE, TGA, GIF, WMF, ICO, CUR, PSD etc. It also supports importing images from any scanner. It comes in a ZIP file format and installs and uninstalls easily. BMP Image Editor is a small and portable application that enables you to view, edit and analyze BMP images. Although it comes packed with just a few options, most of them are advanced, primarily. Twenty-five years later, every Mac still includes a basic text editor in TextEdit, but a simple paint program is a thing of the past. Enter Paintbrush. Paintbrush can open and save to most major image formats, including BMP, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and GIF. Open the BMP you desire to edit. For an example, if you're using MS Paint, click on 'File' then.
The GIMP
This program was first developed in 1996 by two students at university. It has developed over the years, becoming a powerful editor for images with numerous users. GIMP is open source and its new version, GIMP 2.0 is placed among the image editors of the mainstream.
Picasa
This free software is quite powerful. With the help of Picasa, pictures from your own computer can be found, edited and then shared on the internet. It is a very good tool for managing pictures, as it groups them into albums. Most fixes in Picasa can be done with only one click of mouse. Pictures edited in Picasa can be also printed or burned on CDs.
VCW VicMan’s Photo Editor
This image editor has many features that are similar to the ones of Adobe Photoshop. It has easy to use zooming and panning tools which make the editing handier. It has numerous options for adjusting colors. The free version of this program has limited features, but the commercial one costs only 30 Dollars.
ImageForge
This image editor has many great tools to help you edit and paint images and photos. ImageForge is excellent for touching up photos or even making them more interesting by adding some creative effects. ImageForge provides also the possibility to create photo albums or slide shows and then share them.
Paint.NET
This program was first developed at Washington State University and it is continuously improved by some of its creators, present alumni of this University. Among the Paint.NET features is the layer support. It is a freeware program and it does not only edit images, but it can also add special effects with the Effect API. The program is being developed with the help of the users’ community.
The Free & Open Source Image Editor
This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.
Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
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High Quality Photo Manipulation
GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination.
Original Artwork Creation
GIMP gives artists the power and flexibility to transform images into truly unique creations.
Graphic Design Elements
GIMP is used for producing icons, graphical design elements, and art for user interface components and mockups.
Bmp Editor
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Programming Algorithms
GIMP is a high quality framework for scripted image manipulation, with multi-language support such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Scheme, and more!
Key Component in a Desktop Publishing Workflow
GIMP provides top-notch color management features to ensure high-fidelity color reproduction across digital and printed media. It is best used in workflows involving other free software such as Scribus, Inkscape, and SwatchBooker.
Mac Bmp Editor
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Extensibility & Flexibility
GIMP provides extensibility through integration with many programming languages including Scheme, Python, Perl, and more.
The result is a high level of customization as demonstrated by the large number of scripts and plug-ins created by the community.
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Online Image Editor
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Online Bmp Editor
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