Download Photo Filters - Best Software & Apps

  • Instagram

    Varies with device

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Windows Phone
    Web Apps

    Popular photo-based social network

    7
    483 votes
    • PROS: Easy to use, Share to various social networks, Impressive photo editor, Tag friends in images, Geotagging support, Capture and share video
    • CONS: Requires sign-up
  • Photoscape

    3.7

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    An amazing free photo editor with lots of extra tools

    8
    13413 votes
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    • PROS: Amazing free application, Lots of special effects and filters, Many extra tools to work with your photos
    • CONS: Nothing so far
  • PicsArt - Photo Studio for Windows 10

    1.0.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

    7
    1569 votes
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    • PROS: Many effects and filters, Very easy to use, Share images through the network, Supports layers
    • CONS: Lacks some of the features of other versions
  • Snapchat

    9.20.4.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    iPhone

    Private photo and video sharing on your phone

    6
    279 votes
    • PROS: Fun idea, Easy to use
    • CONS: No parental options, Scans phone, Facebook, and Twitter for contacts
  • Paint.NET

    4.0.21

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Free, easy-to-use photo editor with support for layers

    6
    1353 votes
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    • PROS: Well-designed interface, Support for layers, Easy to use, Includes lots of filters and effects
    • CONS: Not as complete as other major graphic suites
  • MyCam

    2.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Easily take snapshots and record video with any webcam

    7
    739 votes
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    • PROS: No installation required, Very easy to set up and use, Works with any webcam
    • CONS: Supports very few formats, Almost no configuration options
  • PicsArt - Photo Studio

    Varies with device

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows Phone

    Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

    7
    403 votes
    • PROS: Many effects and filters, Very easy to use, Many image sharing options, Integrated with Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more
    • CONS: Still some lag time applying effects, Overwhelming number of filters and features
  • Retrica

    2.11.8

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    iPhone

    Get the vintage look with this cool camera app

    7
    372 votes
    • PROS: Huge range of filters, Lots of collage layouts, Great for selfies!, Rich EXIF data for real shutter-bugs
    • CONS: Watermark size can't be changed, Laggy at times
  • Autodesk Pixlr

    1.1.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Filters, effects and stickers for high quality photo editing

    7
    154 votes
    • PROS: Makes photo editing easy for anyone, Excellent usability, Quality results, Wide range of filters and effects,
    • CONS: Lack of advanced tools, RAM consumption could be better
  • Adobe Photoshop Express

    2.6.3

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    iPhone

    Edit photos on your Android phone

    7
    70 votes
    • PROS: Extremely easy to use, Integration with Adobe Revel, Some interesting filters
    • CONS: Editing features are very basic, Doesn't save files to their source folder
  • FaceApp

    1.0.177

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    A weird and strange app that allows you to morph a person?s face

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    • PROS: Some of your images will morph very well, It is fun to play with your images
    • CONS: Some of the images look very photoshopped, Your images will lose some of their quality when the filters are applied
  • Photo Wonder

    3.6.7

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    The ability to create fun pictures at your fingertips

    8
    25 votes
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    • PROS: Easy to use, Packed with effects, stickers, frames, Share on various social networks, Integrated camera filters
    • CONS: Easy to miss some options
  • Photo Studio

    1.30.3

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    BlackBerry

    Photo editing with professional results

    7
    41 votes
    • PROS: Editing and retouching, Packed with filters, frames, effects..., Create mosaic art, Share with other applications
    • CONS: No support for some social apps, Must pay for additional effects
  • InstaWeather

    1.1.6

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    A free (ads) app for Android

    6
    4 votes
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    • RealPlayer

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android
      Mac
      Palm OS

      A media player with a lot of limitations

      7
      34 votes
      • PROS: Plays music and video, Nice online video search
      • CONS: Limited video playback, Manual media refresh required, Archaic user interface
    • Afterlight

      2.7.1

      License
      try Download
      Platform
      iPhone
      Windows
      Android

      Edit your images... slowly

      8
      5 votes
      • PROS: A wide variety of filters and editing options, Easy to use - no tutorial needed, Unique and high quality filters
      • CONS: Slow to apply filters, Too much lag
    • PicsArt Photo Studio

      5.8.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      iPhone

      Transform your photos into works of art and let the world discover them!

      5
      4 votes
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      • Autodesk Pixlr for Windows 10

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Filters, effects and stickers for high quality photo editing

        7
        46 votes
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        • PROS: Makes photo editing easy for anyone, Excellent usability, Quality results, Wide range of filters and effects
        • CONS: Lack of advanced tools, RAM consumption could be better
      • Aperture

        3.6

        License
        try Download
        Platform
        Mac

        A better way to refine your images

        7
        91 votes
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        • PROS: Nice, easy-to-use interface, Support for facial recognition, Support for geolocation, Great photo optimization tools, iCloud photo sharing integration, Support for iOS filters
        • CONS: Uncomfortable controls, Places feature doen't work properly
      • Cymera

        Varies with device

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Android
        iPhone

        One of the best photo apps on mobile

        8
        147 votes
        • PROS: A ton of features, Share albums privately, A beautiful interface, Help screens to make it more user-friendly
        • CONS: Quality of effects, stickers, and borders varies, Registration required
      Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
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      13.7134137.5Windows
      21.0.015697.1Windows
      3Varies with device4836.9Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
      42.27396.5Windows
      54.0.2113536.1Windows

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