Download Photo Sharing - Best Software & Apps

Instagramvaries-by-device

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

Popular photo-based social network

1090 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

WeChat2.6.0.1018

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

303 votes

PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
CONS: No video or audio support

Telegram4.8.9

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

Fast and secure messaging app

419 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

Picasa3.9.141.259

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone

Manage, edit and share your photos with ease

13418 votes

PROS: Handles everything from importing to sharing your photos, Interesting range of effects, Add tags to organise your photos, Additional features like the ability to create movies, montages, and screensavers, Online sharing features
CONS: Facial recognition still limited

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1949 votes

PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber

Photo Grid(Collage Maker) 5.31

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Web Apps

Get in touch with your inner artist to effortlessly create cool photos

470 votes

PROS: Packed with features, Very easy to use and intuitive, Allows you to edit images and create videos
CONS: Intrusive adverts

Snapchat9.20.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Private photo and video sharing on your phone

534 votes

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

Tumblr3.7.2.03

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

Update Tumblr blogs from your Android device

63 votes

PROS: Easy to use, Upload photos, video and audio on the fly, Clear dashboard view, Twitter integration
CONS: Sometimes freezes or crashes

PicsArt - Photo StudioVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone

Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

969 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

Retrica2.11.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Get the vintage look with this cool camera app

542 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

Windows Live Photo Gallery 201216.4.3528.331

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Nicely simple photo organization

884 votes

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PROS: Very easy to use, Basic editing tools included
CONS: Long installation, Optimizing tools need improvement, Many extras require registration and/or additional downloads

Flipagram5.2.2

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

Make a movie of your life

21 votes

PROS: Creates slick photo slideshows, Adds soundtracks to your movies, Integrated with social networking sites
CONS: Videos can be jumpy, Photos are stored indefinitely by Flipagram

Tango1.6.14117

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

The Tango app for your PC

2468 votes

PROS: Makes video calls to mobile phones, Good audio and video quality, Simple and efficient
CONS: Very basic options, Video quality varies

Windows Live MessengerBuild 14.0.8117.416 2009

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Symbian

See. Hear. Share. Instantly.

23277 votes

PROS: Nice customizable interface, Great photo sharing service, New options for contacts management, Tons of emoticons, winks and other eye-candy for chats
CONS: No custom status messages, Uncomfortable menu buttons, Installation file is getting bloated, Advertisement on the main interface

TweetDeck3.7.3

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

The best desktop Twitter app

773 votes

PROS: Organizes information, Nice interface, Automatically updated
CONS: Home feed can quickly get too busy

Google Photos1.20.0.121907115

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

Let Google organize and enhance your photos automatically

52 votes

PROS: Organise photos automatically, Image recognition , Many ways to view your pictures
CONS: Some unexpected crashes , There is little control over the use of data

Tinder

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Mobile match making at its finest

30 votes

PROS: Great concept, Very easy to use, Sign-up using Facebook, Instantly meet people near you
CONS: Some delays in chats

PicSayFree

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Fun photo editor on your phone

41 votes

Download

PROS: Very simple to operate, Wide range of imaging effects, Fun props and text effects
CONS: No batch processing support

PicsArt Photo Studio5.8.0

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone

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

31 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

Aperture3.6

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac

A better way to refine your images

158 votes

Download

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

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Instagram	varies-by-device	1090	8.5	Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	Windows Live Messenger	Build 14.0.8117.416 2009	23277	7.6	Windows, Symbian
3	Picasa	3.9.141.259	13418	7.5	Windows, iPhone
4	Viber	5.6.0.2415	1949	7.2	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
5	Tango	1.6.14117	2468	7	Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Instagram

varies-by-device

1090

8.5

Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone

Windows Live Messenger

Build 14.0.8117.416 2009

23277