Image tools / Photo editor8 tools
Best online photo editors
Edit photos in the browser: crop, colour, filters and retouching. Facts come from each tool's own pages, and every score says where it comes from. How we rank
- Tools
- 8
- Researched
- 6
- Free option
- 6
- Only listed
- 2
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Ranked by signals we can measure or quote: website health, the facts each tool's own pages state, and community discussion. Nothing here has been hands-on tested yet, so this is not a quality test. How the signals rank works
Quick answer
- No signup needed: BeFunky
Based on what each tool's own pages say. A tool is left out when its pages say it varies or do not say. Details are listed under each tool.
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- The API pricing page shows a sandbox of 1,000 calls per month on the Image Editing API (outputs watermarked) and 10 free Remove Background calls after creating an account (not watermarked). This is the API, not the consumer app; app free limits are not stated.
- Paid plan
- API: Basic (Remove Background) $0.02 per image, example $20 for 1,000 images; Plus (Image Editing) $0.10 per image; Enterprise custom. App plans on the pricing page: Pro 8,000 AI credits and 1,000 exports, Max 25,000 and 3,000, Ultra 75,000 and 10,000 per month; amounts not shown. Credits may vary by country or region.
- Signup
- Free API production calls and subscribing need an account. For the app, the pricing page links to a login page but does not state a requirement.
- Watermark
- API sandbox output is watermarked; production API output is described as watermark-free. App free results: not stated.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy gives no clear retention period for uploaded images. It says uploaded images are used to improve models unless the user opts out, and images sent through the API are excluded from training.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: API pricing, App pricing, Privacy policy, Home page. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- GIMP is free software, and you can change its source code and distribute your changes. The page says: “GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software , you can change its source code and distribute your changes.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- The free plan includes a wide selection of photo editing, collage making, and graphic design tools. The page says: “Our free plan includes a wide selection of photo editing, collage making, and graphic design tools, making it easy to get started right away.”
- Paid plan
- Users can upgrade to a BeFunky Plus or Pro plan for advanced editing features, AI-powered tools, and exclusive effects. The page says: “When you’re ready for advanced editing features, AI-powered tools, exclusive effects, and even more creative flexibility, you can upgrade to a BeFunky Plus or Pro plan.”
- Signup
- Creating an account allows users to save their work and access it from any device. The page says: “Create a free account to save your work and access it from any device.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Krita is a professional free and open source painting program. The page says: “Krita is a professional FREE and open source painting program.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Free use lets you create designs and save them to Hub cloud storage; downloading or sharing needs a subscription. Basic and Pro have a 7-day free trial.
- Paid plan
- Basic (1 GB storage, JPG/PNG export), Pro (unlimited storage, Smart Resize, brand kit, PDF export), Business (multiple brand kits, team features). Prices are not shown on the page.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated. Page says designs can be saved to Hub cloud storage (1 GB on Basic, unlimited on Pro and Business).
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pricing. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Paint.NET is free software for digital photo editing. The page says: “Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing . . Home Features Donate Download License Roadmap & Change Log Forum Contact . . . . . . Paint.NET. Microsoft Store App Awards Winner 2022 , Creativity - Graphics and 3D.”
- Paid plan
- Users can support Paint.NET by purchasing it on the Windows Store. The page says: “You can also support Paint.NET by purchasing it on the Windows Store: . Donate! Show your appreciation for Paint.NET and support future development by donating !.”
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Answers come from each tool's own pages (“Unclear” means they do not say). Tick “Compare” on two to four tools to read them side by side.
Also listed (2, not yet tested)
Each of these answered when we visited its site. We have not tested them or recorded facts, so they are in alphabetical order, not ranked.
- ImagesToText.aiOpen
Extract text from images with 99% accuracy using AI. Free tool for photos, screenshots, handwritten notes, and documents. No login required, unlimited use.
- RibbetOpen
You'll love what you create with Ribbet's free online photo editor. It's photo editing made fun and easy.
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