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Instagramvaries-by-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Windows Phone; Web Apps

Popular photo-based social network

1350 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

Photoscape3.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

An amazing free photo editor with lots of extra tools

29374 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 101.0.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

3679 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

MyCam2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Easily take snapshots and record video with any webcam

2084 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

Paint.NET4.0.21

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

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

5568 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

Snapchat9.20.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Private photo and video sharing on your phone

595 votes

PROS: Fun idea, Easy to use
CONS: No parental options, Scans phone, Facebook, and Twitter for contacts

Retrica2.11.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Get the vintage look with this cool camera app

545 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 Pixlr1.1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Filters, effects and stickers for high quality photo editing

407 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

PicsArt - Photo StudioVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone

Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

995 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

Adobe Photoshop Express2.6.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone; iPhone

Edit photos on your Android phone

172 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

Afterlight2.7.1

License: buy Download
Platform: iPhone; Windows; Android

Edit your images... slowly

10 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

FaceApp1.0.177

License: free Download
Platform: Android

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

8 votes

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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 Studio1.30.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Photo editing with professional results

51 votes

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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

PicsArt Photo Studio5.8.0

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone

An All-In-One, Consumer-Centric Photo Editing App

32 votes

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PROS: Extensive set of editing filters and tools, Powerful collage feature
CONS: Home page is cluttered, Cutout tool has no feathering option

Photo Wonder3.6.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

The ability to create fun pictures at your fingertips

28 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

Autodesk Pixlr for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Filters, effects and stickers for high quality photo editing

60 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

RealPlayer

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Mac; Palm OS

A media player with a lot of limitations

67 votes

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

InstaWeather1.1.6

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone

A free (ads) app for Android

11 votes

CymeraVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

One of the best photo apps on mobile

136 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

PhotoScape Portable3.5

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Portable version of an awesome free photo editor

988 votes

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PROS: An amazing photo editor you can always carry with you, Loads of filters, special effects and clipart, Includes extra tools to take snapshots, rename files, convert RAW photos and more
CONS: None so far

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Instagram	varies-by-device	1350	8.6	Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	Photoscape	3.7	29374	7.7	Windows
3	PicsArt - Photo Studio for Windows 10	1.0.0	3679	7.4	Windows
4	Paint.NET	4.0.21	5568	7.1	Windows
5	MyCam	2.2	2084	6.7	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Instagram

varies-by-device

1350

8.6

Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone

Photoscape

3.7

29374