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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of Pixlr

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Nicole B.  
Book Coach and Editor  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Basic but useful graphic creator and editor"

August 30, 2024

4.0

I use Pixlr to make things like banners and graphics or to crop an image quickly from my desktop. I've used it casually for years, and it's mostly pretty easy to navigate. I've always been happy with the results and I like that I don't have to have an account to use it.

Pros

Pixlr is a great browser-based photo editor with many of the same functionalities as Photoshop, at a much lower cost with a free level as well. There's a learning curve to using it, but it's a handy tool for quick edits and graphic creation.

Cons

There didn't use to be a limit on how many images you can save at the free level, but now it's only five per day, which is difficult if you're testing different sizes, layouts etc. For someone who isn't familiar with the tools and what they do, it can be difficult to learn.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

100% because of the cost. Photoshop is too expensive and I don't like that it's subscription-based now.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Owner  
Information Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "One of the worst AI Apps Ever"

September 19, 2024

1.0

To be honest, I don't know where these 5 stars reviews come from, they're either paid or users that didn't try the AI capabilities

Pros

Ease to use Friendy user interface Easy to suscribe

Cons

IA tools are quite bad, never work when you try to delete or generate something App doesn't generate variations from editing Quite slow, takes like 1 minute to generate or delete something

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CB

Candice B.  
Full-time student  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pixlr - The Bigger and Better Photoshop"

November 23, 2021

5.0

My overall experience with Pixlr has been positive! I have realized how much of a "hidden gem" this app truly is and I wish that it was more well-known for how amazing it is.

Pros

What I love most about this software is how accessible the tools are at a low to no price at all. Many of the features provided by this software are very inexpensive compared to other competing editing software, (PicsArt, Adobe, Canva, Photoshop), and there aren't any limits to how much I may use them. I always say that once a user truly understands how to utilize the features and tools on PIxlr, they can use it just like they with Photoshop. There are ads but they only appear after you save your edits so they do not bother me in the slightest bit.

Cons

What I like least about Pixlr is how it glitches at times after I switch tabs in the middle of an edit and thus, I have to completely start over. I also dislike that sometimes my edits save with lower quality. I also dislike that there are not any brush options for the "doodle" tool.

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AG

Abhishek G.  
Sales Executive  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best photo editing platform "

March 10, 2023

4.0

As it has all basic image editing tools available on its application so I use it whenever ever I need to edit my business photos as it saves a lot of time and is also easy to understand.

Pros

The platform is great as it works on mobile as well as desktop devices and has a great user interface and provides multiple editing options to the users.

Cons

Pixlr is a platform that is great but it does not provide premium results after editing the photos. The quality is compressed by the software.

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GO

George O.  
Program Advisor  
Nanotechnology  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I use Pixlr Quite Often on the Go to Edit my Photos"

September 18, 2023

4.0

Overall, am glad I discovered Pixlr. It has been a huge help for me for basic to intermediate photo editing needs on the go but when I need more advanced photo editing, I always turn to my normal advanced photo editing application like photoshop installed on my machine.

Pros

\- I have used Pixlr for quit a while now. It is a simple photo editing option that can easily be accessed via the browser. I like that I can access it from any computer with an internet connection through a browser. If you have worked with Photoshop before, then using Pixlr will be an easy and straightforward experience. Even for new users, using Pixlr is quite simple, the interface quite literally tells you exactly what you need. - I use it for quick and simple edit photos when am on the go, and so far it has never really disappointed me. The service is quite reliable and always up. I have never experienced a downtime so far.

Cons

\- Well, at the end of the day Pixlr will never be as advanced as Photoshop. There are some advanced features and functionalities that you cannot find in Pixlr but are in Photoshop. An example of this is, the ability to detect and change the background color of a photo.

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SA

Saharea A.  
Co-Founder  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "My New Go-To Image Editing Platform"

November 29, 2021

5.0

My overall experience with Pixlr has been delightful. I would recommend the service to anyone looking for simply and easy to use image editing tool. Having said that, I am not a graphic designer and I imagine the tool cannot really compare with dedicated programs like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Pros

I enjoyed the speed with which I was able to upload, edit, and export my images. The user interface was intuitive and forgiving for my needs. The ability to export images in various file formats was critical for my project. I have bookmarked the platform on my browser for all my future image editing needs.

Cons

For my project requirements, the service was more than sufficient. There were many features I simply did not need. One suggestion I may have is greater transparency on what happens to images we upload onto the platform. Reassurances on data privacy and security regarding image files would be a great plus.

Reason for choosing Pixlr

The user interface was a lot more intuitive than MS Windows' native image editing software.

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Francesco C.  
Marketing e comunicazione  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Bene ma..."

September 24, 2022

4.0

È stato il mio primo amore, ma valuterei bene quali strumenti mettere a pagamento

Pros

Questo software l'ho scoperto quando ero alla ricerca di un software leggero per il mio PC, con meraviglia ho scoperto che oltre a poter essere scaricato come applicazione, può essere usato direttamente su browser! Bellissima idea!

Cons

Quando è diventato a pagamento, molte funzioni che vengono date gratis da altri adesso sono a pagamento.

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Danielle N.  
Video Editor and Social Media Content Creator  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Handy Tool for Specific Photo Editing Tasks"

April 28, 2021

4.0

I use Pixlr in my web browser maybe 6 to 12 times a year when I need to do specific photo editing tasks (explained in the "Pros" section). For those occasions, I have not found a basic tool that does what I need, and I don't want to open an actual sophisticated software like Photoshop. In those instances, popping into Pixlr (which I have bookmarked) has been so quick and easy. Since I use other tools for graphic design, taking the time to learn those features in Pixlr - or to pay for Pixlr premium - doesn't make sense for me.

Pros

I can use the free version of Pixlr in my web browser without even creating an account. Sometimes all I need is to crop or resize a photo or add a filter, and Pixlr quickly and easily does the trick. In fact, if you're uploading a really large image, Pixlr will give you a couple standard options for loading into the editor in a smaller size, such as full HD or smaller for the web. When you're done with whatever edits you wanted, in the Save/Download dialogue you again get options for adjusting the file size and dimensions. Often reducing the quality even just to 90% saves you a lot on file size while still giving you sufficient quality for your purposes.

Cons

The Pixlr developers seem to periodically modify the interface slightly and where certain options are located. Since I don't use Pixlr that frequently, sometimes I feel a little lost when opening the app after a gap. It takes me bit of extra time to find my way around again. Also, in the free version you have to deal with ads popping up. Some are in the sidebar, but sometimes you have to close ones that cover part of the editing interface. Both these "cons" can be a bit annoying. But I totally understand and put up with them since I don't need Pixlr so often

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RQ

Rafael Q.  
Creative Chief Officer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pixlr, la mejor alternativa para la edicion de imágenes para redes sociales es gratuito"

November 14, 2022

5.0

Un software de edicion de imágenes poderoso, que no requiere de espacio de almacenamiento ni instalación.

Pros

Sin duda es un software muy amigable, que brinda grandes resultados al mejor precio, gratis.

Cons

Si, no hay buena conexión a internet puedes tener algunos problemas al usarlo.

Alternatives considered

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

Reason for choosing Pixlr

No requiere instakacion y es gratis.

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AR

Ansh R.  
Operations Specialist  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best app to edit photos"

August 31, 2022

4.0

The experience was great with pixlr the app is easy to use and understand. I have done lots of image editing through pixlr and posted them on my business social media pages. This has resulted in boosting our overall customer engagement and turnover. Working on pixlr was always fun and productive for me and I will recommend it to everyone who needs fast results.

Pros

The app is user-friendly and has multiple tools for editing images. Spot whitening and darkening are one of my favourite tools for editing photos. It has also an automatic mode for editing images in which the app itself edits the given images. Anyone with little creativity can bring some great results after working on pixlr.

Cons

The only thing it disliked about the app is its filters. They seem quite average and old. Pixlr need to update them as soon as possible. The tools available on the pixlr are limited and you cannot do premium-level editing with multiple tools on it.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Because it gave me the premium level results which pixlr failed to give.

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GS

Gordon S.  
Software Developer  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Edit your photos on the go with Pixlr"

August 7, 2023

5.0

Pixlr is a decent photo editing service. It is good for quick edits and basic enhancing of photos. If you need advanced functionalities, you might want to invest in either the premium version or another advanced software.

Pros

Pixlr is photo editing app that I can access both through the web and mobile for basic and intermediate photo editing needs. I find it easy to use and it provides a free version which is pretty sufficient for users who cannot afford the premium version or expensive photo editing software like Photoshop.You do not need to install any software on your machine to start using the app as the web version is readily available with an internet connection. It provides most of the basic photo editing features including cropping, resizing, adding of layers etc.It also has an awesome photo collage functionality for combining a number of photos.

Cons

1\. During peek hours, pixlr web can be slow.2. If you need advanced photo editing, you might be forced to invest in a more robust photo editing softwar like photoshop

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CM

Caroline M.  
SAP B1 Consultant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My Ulimate go to Online Photo Editor"

July 12, 2023

4.0

A simple and great option for editing photos on the go!

Pros

Pixlr is so far my best online photo editing applications. I can easily access it through my browser without having to download and install any application on my computer. It pretty much helps me do everything I would do with a more complex and advanced application like Photoshop. I would say it is also pretty easy to use. I don't think any one would require much training to get started and do basic things with pixlr. All the basic editing functionalities like cropping, rotating, resizing, color adjustments etc are available in Pixlr. Pixlr also supports a variety of image formats from PNG, JPEG and TIFF and can is accessible even via android and IOS mobiles apps

Cons

I do not have anything I do not like about Pixlr but obviously, if I needed more complex photo effects and edits, I would probably need to install a complex and more advanced application like Photoshop.

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Ngala Emmanuel S.  
Web Design  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It's ideal for quick image editing"

September 21, 2023

3.0

For a free tool, it's not bad as it helps to accomplish quick image editing tasks. I won't really recommend it for advanced editing.

Pros

Pixlr has some features that can be admired and useful when it comes to image editing.- First and foremost, it's quite easy to use and also friendly in design quality.- secondly, It supports some of my favorite cloud integrations like Google Drive and Dropbox which I use more often for backing up my files.- It supports layers and masks, which are essential for advanced image editing, making it easier to apply changes and adjustments to images.- It's web-based and available in my native language (The English Language).

Cons

\- It's very Limited Advanced Editing Features- Offers a low-quality Performance and Speed experience- Supports only a few file formats like JPEG and PNG which is great but not ideal for image editing in this fast-evolving era where technology is experiencing grammatical changes.- Only works online-

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AIS

Ariful Islam S.  
Editor  
Animation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pixlr:Edit your imagination."

February 15, 2022

5.0

Pixlr is one of the best photo editing application i have used.This application allows me to edit my photos to next level.

Pros

Brighter & Darker,Splash effect,Spot removing & auto adjustment feature is great to me on this application

Cons

It doesn’t support too big & raw file.Sometimes lag while editing & bugs should be fixed.

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DP

Denison P.  
Senior Research Executive  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of my most favorite Photo editing Application - Pixlr"

November 12, 2022

4.0

Pixlr is a straightforward and effortless application; with basic photo editing knowledge, you can do wonders.

Pros

Embedded AI is doing magic in Pixlr E & Pixlr X. Pixlr is one of the best online photo editing applications. It is a web-based application, so you don't need to install any application on the computer. Photo editing and Photo retouching can be done on any computer. The mobile application also works very well. Removing the background from the subject, adding layers, and blending two images are very easy with Pixlr. Pixlr is a high-speed and responsive platform, even if we are working with more layers in the editing. Pixlr's Inbuilt template saves time searching and finding the perfect template. Image can be edited effortlessly in Pixlr E and Pixlr X platforms. Customized templates can be created for future use.

Cons

Pixlr has downsides, like keyboard shortcuts will not work as in Photoshop and other photo editing applications. There are too many mobile application ads, which is sometimes annoying.

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Divaksh J.  
CEO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Photo editing software that can be used for anything"

February 25, 2022

4.0

Pros

1\. Easy to use, even kids can be trained to use it. 2. Different approach than any other platform out there, you start with simple and then get advanced. 3. Very lightweight editors, you can even access them from your tab/smartphones. 4. Some of the stock pictures are available for use, which can be used without leaving the program. 5. PSD support. 6. Like PSD, they PXD. You can preserve layers for later editing with PXD - Pixlr's native file format. 7. Upcoming Pixlr M mobile app which will have options available comparable to Pixlr X.

Cons

1\. Background remover is not as great as other online background removal services, check here \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] 2. For creating the above collage, I had to use another tool as dedicated collage making functionality is not present on the platform. 3. Current mobile app that is Editor's Choice on the App Store isn't part of the subscription. 4. Biggest drawback I found is missing rulers. It is time taking process to align stuff in an image without rulers. 5. No option to save on the cloud, you can't access files edited in a system from a different system.

Alternatives considered

[PicMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

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CN

Christian N.  
Desktop Publisher  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Advanced Pro feature but still affordable online photo editor software"

June 16, 2022

4.0

Pros

Pixlr is like an online affordable photoshop. Self-explanatory intuitive interface and light website to load faster even on weak devices. Drag and drop feature speed up every step. The fastest Zoom in and out I have ever experienced especially when using a trackpad. Darker theme that is eye-friendly and has other apps plugins as well as all social media templates

Cons

The recommended templates rows at the bottom of its home page make it look busy and somehow confusing to some people. There some important features I wish they could be in a free plan but they are in a premium and creative packs

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BJ

Brian J.  
Library Media Specialist  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pixlr-a great tool to onboard future graphic designers"

May 21, 2023

4.0

I have an overall positive impression of Pixlr. It is well supported by how-to resources in print as well as on YouTube.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use and the pop ups on the features make the learning curve low. I teach my student aides how to use it. The similar functionality to Photoshop makes it a good "fit".

Cons

I was easily able to integrate it into my instruction with students. It would be a good tool to teach basic photo editing skills that could be a nice sedgeway into using more advanced photo editing toools.

Switched from

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

Pixlr did not have the same issues with downloading that GIMP does (Chromebook integration) since it was web based.

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MID

Mohamed Ibrahim D.  
Administrateur  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "L'un des meilleurs logiciels de retouche photo "

November 17, 2023

4.0

C'est l'un des meilleurs logiciels de retouche photo dans le monde actuel

Pros

La simplicité et l'efficacité de logiciel Pixlr

Cons

Parfait, logiciel Pixlr se plante en plein session de travail de retouche

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AC

Anil C.  
Marketing Executive  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Editing Pixlr"

June 14, 2022

4.0

I used Pixlr for my editing photos and sharing it with social media accounts. Pixlr has many features inside but it is little bit expensive.

Pros

Editing with Pixlr is nice, the features inside there are many things that you can reach your horizon.

Cons

Pixlr is quite expensive when you compared to other kind of alternatives.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Adobe Photoshop is really expensive, it is the best tool for photo editing but the price is not convenient.

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Bruno J.  
Marketing  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "O editor de fotos mais prático e com melhor custo-benefício"

March 17, 2023

5.0

Pros

Sua UX é ótima, é muito fácil de encontrar e usar em poucos cliques seus recursos e funcionalidades.

Cons

Há pouco tempo, era um serviço gratuito. Mas o preço cobrado agora é justo.

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JD

Jennifer D.  
Associate  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pixar is the best photo editor I have found"

September 23, 2022

5.0

Pros

It's super easy to use and delivers fantastic results

Cons

It could have more things to add to your photos

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Sr. Applications Administrator  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A fantastic option for doing quick photo work!"

May 6, 2021

5.0

I use Pixlr for my side work and am thrilled to have invested in purchasing it. I use the software as my go-to for quick photo edits and social media post creation. I've used this for so many uses for simple graphic editing that I can't imagine not having it for image resizing, editing, and social media content creation. It is easy to use, intuitive, and I've never experienced an outage attempting to use it. There is a great tool for a content creator on the go who doesn't need to do extensive work that you may require Photoshop for but it still has 'most' of the features that the far more expensive platform has built in.

Pros

This is a way to edit photos from anywhere as long as you have an active Internet connection and having an account with them allows you to recall older creations on the fly.

Cons

My only downside to this is if you're used to having templates from alternate options like Canva there is far less to choose from though the selection has been expanding over the past year.

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ASS

Alan Smyth S.  
Fotógrafo  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Edição rápida e prática"

June 26, 2023

5.0

Usa para editar fotos rapidamente para postar em meus stories assim não perco tempo enviando fotos para o PC e sem perder qualidade. A ferramentas de edição são fáceis de manejar.

Pros

O que mais gosto é a qualidade que as fotos ficam após a edição que eu poderia até revelar as fotos em alta qualidade.

Cons

A ferramenta de correção poderia ser mais fácil de usar

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KE

Karsi E.  
Dueño  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Pixlr, El mejor editor gratuito."

April 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

La facilidad de uso, lo barato que es y lo comodo y familiar que es para todos, lo uso cada dia, para todo tipo de edicion de imagenes.

Cons

No me gusta que solo se puedan exportar 3 imagenes al dia gratis.

Switched from

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

Era muy irritante tener que pagar por imagenes.

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