This article is written by Stephanie Saunders.

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If you’ve ever taken digital pictures, you probably have some photos in your collection that are absolutely perfect except that the dog has red eyes or the horizon is tilted. Or maybe you’re interested in adding text, frames, or other cool effects to your creations. Fortunately, you don’t have to shell out tons of money for photo editing software; there is a host of sites that allow you to edit your photos for free online. Downloading software isn’t needed. Just enter the site, edit the photo, and you’re ready to roll.

Pixlr
The Pixlr “Grabber” is available for both Firefox and Chrome browsers, and lets you grab images and content straight from any website. According to the Pixlr website, professionals and nonprofessionals alike can use the program. At their website, you can choose from three Pixlr versions: Pixlr Editor, Pixlr Express, and Pixlr-o-matic.
See pixlr.com for more information.

Phixr
Phixr touts itself as easy to use, with an undo button that at some point you’ll be glad was there. It has both basic and advanced features, and pre-set effects that you can alter as you wish.
See www.phixr.com for more information.

flauntR
According to its website, flauntR features loads of one-click options, fonts, and effects. One interesting effect is PicasR, which blends famous paintings with your photos. flauntR integrates with social networking sites, allowing you to easily share your photos with others.
See www.flauntr.com for more information.

FotoFlexer
The FotoFlexer website proclaims this program to be “the world’s most advanced online digital photo editor.” With FotoFlexer you can import photos from social networking sites or from your own collection. It features layering, effects, and a wide assortment of one-click tools.
See fotoflexer.com for more information.

Picnik
Its official website declares Picnik “fast, easy, and fun.” There are one-click fixes, as well as a broad selection of fonts, shapes, and special effects. For $25 a year, you can use Picnik Premium, but the free online version will cover the needs of most users.
See www.picnik.com for more information.

Phoenix
Phoenix is part of the Aviary suite of creative online tools that also includes an audio editor and a music creator, to name just two. According to the Aviary website, Phoenix allows you to work with layers, groups, and layer masks, and collaborate with other users.
See Aviary Phoenix for more information.

LunaPic
LunaPic is one of the sites that require you to register to use the sites. But once you’ve done that, you can open your LunaPic account within several social networking and photo sharing sites so you can edit your photos on the fly. Its photo and animation effects are available right on the front page of LunaPic’s website.
See www.lunapic.com for more information.

Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe’s Photoshop is one of the premier photo editing programs available for purchase, but now you can use Photoshop Express online for free. Photoshop Express offers many of the photo editing features that folks love in Photoshop. Some of the features touted on the Adobe website include filters, effects, borders, and auto correct.
See www.photoshop.com for more information.

Online editors can be used to edit any of your photos, but are especially helpful with photo sharing. They give you a great deal of freedom in fixing and changing photos to put on your photo sharing site, social networking site, or blog. Give them a try and see how simple your photo editing can become. And remember, they’re free, so you’ve got nothing to lose by trying.

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Author Stephanie Sanders is a communications consultant and writes
for a mobile phone site in the UK.
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