# Page 4 | PicMonkey Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is PicMonkey the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 1141 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/reviews --- PicMonkey 4.5 (1141) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of PicMonkey ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 1141 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Director of Marketing and Business Development Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fool-Proof Photo Editing Software for All Skill Levels" August 4, 2022 5.0 PicMonkey is a very affordable photo editing software and a cost-effective alternative to more complex programs like Photoshop. Pros PicMonkey is a photo editing tool that is super easy to use and has great capabilities. I have PhotoShop but I often use PicMonkey instead because it is easier and faster to use. Cons There isn't anything I would change about PicMonkey. It would be cool if you could integrate it with other software like Canva so it could be an all in one program. Review Source LH Lauren H. Lpn Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Picmonkey " January 2, 2023 5.0 I use picmonkey regularly and will continue using it both in business and personal Pros Very easy to use , it allows users to be as creative as they want to be / need to be for required projects . The pre-made templates make it very user friendly. Cons It was not difficult to use, I do wish there were more creative/ customization options available for text. Review Source MR Micalen R. Freelancer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A very user-friendly images editor" January 5, 2024 5.0 Overall working in PicMonkey has flowed so smoothly. It is so user-friendly! Pros PicMonkey has a lot of tools for me to edit my images. There's fine-tune editing but also many effects and textures I can add. The software is very easy to use. Great free features. Cons It is not the best option for professionals but perfect for non-designers. Switched from [Adobe Lightroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/233631/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom/)[Kapwing](https://www.capterra.com/p/180041/Kapwing/)[Pixlr](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/) A more user-friendly software for simpler tasks. Review Source SH Starrsha H. Artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy, convenient and affordable." September 29, 2022 5.0 Pros I love how affordable and user friendly PicMonkey is. Cons I can’t think of any cons that I’ve run into while using PicMonkey. Review Source Allison B. Content Marketing Consultant Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great stepping stone program if you don't want to buy Photoshop" December 29, 2018 4.0 I have been a long-time user. In the past few years, they have really amped up the features to allow for more photo customization. While this is a good thing, I think they are reaching a point where the tool is starting to get too complex. That said, I appreciate that they are listening to their customers and adding new features to make simple photo editing easier. Pros PicMonkey has a lot of features. They used to be a simpler program, but have added more and more features over time while still remaining fairly user friendly. It isn't a program you can use for professional-level photo manipulation, but it does give you everything you need to create photos for your website. It's a stepping stone - more features than simply photo manipulation apps, but not as complex as Photoshop. Cons They used to have a free version with access to some of the most basic features. Now, they have a free trial, but no free version. If you just need to do simple things like resizing and adding text to the photo, there are free apps that will get the job done. Review Source SR Sue R. Artist Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very easy to use" October 4, 2019 5.0 I was able to open and immediately use Pic Monkey, no instruction or lengthy learning curve. I've seen others use different editing programs and I couldn't figure out how to use them. I used it for editing various photos such as jewelry, apparel, family photos. It has everything you need and lots of effects. Pros I've tried other photo editing software and never could figure out how to use them. Pic monkey was so easy. Cons No cons really that I found. I opened and used it straight away with no problems. It's great for any age or user type. Review Source RE Randy E. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PicMonkey performs well and is tailored towards teams who need to work on the same project" June 6, 2023 4.0 I have used easier photo editing software before but that dosen't mean PicMonkey is impossible to figure out and use. PicMonkey is a viable alternative if your not happy with other software out there Pros I like that new features are implemented frequently into the software. Recent new features include the ability to instantly reformat to multiple sizes, animate any elements of your design and the addition of a premium photo stock library. Cons The learning curve may be a bit longer in terms of using PicMonkey out of the box for new users who have never used a photo editing software before Review Source Mike M. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PicMonkey The Complete Online Photo Editor" January 29, 2019 5.0 PicMonkey is a complete photo editing tool with ease of access, minimal time to learn how to maximize learning how to create both edits and work with templates. PicMonkey has an amazing number of different effects all clearly laid out by category. Very complete editor. I would recommend purchasing this app as a fundamental tool for professional photo results. Pros PicMonkey is a complete photo editing tool that is easy to use and after the latest update has taken care of all of my photo editing needs. Work saves automatically in case of unexpected shut down. Cons In order to use this service completely it was necessary to pay to use this program. The free version is basically useless. Review Source CC CEEJAY C. Master Esthetician Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sorry for the breakup, Picmonkey." November 20, 2020 3.0 At the time we were a good fit, but we ended up going our separate ways. Everyone likes certain things, and Picmonkey isn't bad its just not the best for me. Pros I jumped on Picmonkey several years ago, when I first started my entrepreneur journey. One of my success coaches told me to use it to create more "eye catching" posts. At the time it was the best option you had if you were trying to make more professional posts for whatever you were selling, or trying to promote. With easy to maneuver categories like Instagram posts, Highlight photo covers, YouTube Banners, etc it was a good option for the social media entrepreneurs trying to stand out from the crowd. But over the years I grew more and more impatient with Picmonkey. A lot of the best features were for premium accounts, and left the very basic features for free. At the time because it was the only option really around that was free and semi user friendly, for people who are professional photo editors or content creators. But that was just at that time.... Cons As the years progressed and more competition came about I feel like Picmonkey hasn't really evolved. I ended up staying from the Picmonkey path and stumbled on Canva and just fell in love. I also pay for Picmonkey, but adore the FREE Canva software better. It wasn't me Picmonkey, it was you. For not making things easier or better for me. I found value elsewhere. Review Source MC Mariana C. none Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PicMonkey is a really great company" July 15, 2023 5.0 PicMoney has pretty good editing options and has served me well for years. Pros PicMonkey is a really good editing option that has served me well for years. Cons What I liked least about PicMonkey was their subscription price. I wish it was a little cheaper. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Grant Writer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Made me a Photo Pro" November 14, 2022 5.0 It is a great program and should be part of every designer's toolkit! Pros I was so glad to find PicMonkey and utilize all of the features to help amp up my design skills. I often didn't take the right photo for the client so this software helped Cons I initially wanted to use PicMonkey for logo design but found that Canva helped better Review Source Yaruby M. Desarrollador Java Junior Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best tool to start editing images. Dynamic and intuitive in its functions" July 10, 2018 5.0 Pros PicMonkey is a practical tool, simple and intuitive in its functions, ideal for the new user who wants to immerse themselves in image editing. This tool has a wide range of features and functions for free, in addition you can make use of it through the social network Facebook and share the results with friends almost immediately. In addition PicMonkey, among its features, offers the opportunity to create collage of images and even grants free templates of themes to integrate into the collage, and not only that, it also allows to combine effects on these templates. Granting a wide range of creative possibilities for the user in the process of creating / editing any image you want. Even this tool provides varied basic and quality functionalities for photo editing, some examples are skin filters and the option to eliminate red eyes. PicMonkey also allows the user to choose the format in which they want to save the image. For .jpg images it offers three types of quality to save the work, it also applies for .png images in case of requiring an image without a background. Cons PicMonkey does not have a temporary job saving option, so if the web page is recharged or there is a power cut, all the work done during the editing / creation of the image will be lost. Review Source BK Brian K. Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Cross-browser Platform for Photo and Image-editing Anytime and Anywhere!" September 13, 2018 4.0 Overall, PicMonkey is still a useful and great tool. For the untrained in graphic arts, it is going to be easy, fast to pick up with given tutorials and tips readily available within PicMonkey. You can work anywhere and anytime on any browser on any OS platforms without having to worry about compatibility issues on software and hardware. It should be a smooth ride! Pros Personally, I had used PhotoShop and many other graphic tools. PicMonkey is one of them as well. I do find it a fantastic tool, second to Canva. (other more popular online graphic design tool) It also has got an affordable price point compared to Canva or Snappa. (another less popular graphic editing tool) If you don't want to invest too much on a heavy-duty program like PhotoShop that contains a lot of features, PicMonkey maybe a better alternative for you. It contains a slick and fast user interface to work with. It also has got less functions than PhotoShop, but it is easy to use and master the basics. Moreover, it offers great flexibility in terms of opening up images saving them from various storage media. Cons PicMonkey offers only a miserable 7-day trial. I was hoping they would give us a longer trial period. At the least, a 14-day trial will be so much better. Well, freebies always come with constraints, I guess. And also that banner advertisements in the software interface that can distract your attention if you are using a FREE account. I also discovered that there is no upload of custom logos or graphics option in the software. As you will experience, anything that is designed to give you great productivity and ease of use, will limit your customisation needs and constrain your workflows and ideas. E.g. I found that moving and placing images are constrained by the nodes (points) of the selected object or text. It is not so free and flexible compared to doing the same thing in PhotoShop though. Review Source EV Erica V. NA Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great option for any photographer, graphic designer or digital creator! " September 20, 2023 5.0 I am happy with my overall experience and have been using the product for a little over 8 years. Pros I love all the options available for whatever mediums each user may specialize in. I initially purchased the app for photography editing, but now use it for so much more. It is my go-to product for editing media. Cons That the options are not consistent from the mobile app to the desktop app. Obviously, you can do more on the desktop. Reason for choosing PicMonkey It had the features I was looking for at the time. Review Source OH Olivia H. Owner Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I couldn't do without it!" December 20, 2022 5.0 Pros This is seriously the best graphic design application for the cost available. I make phenomenal book cover graphics using this software, but also simpler social media sharing graphics. First rate all around. Cons Occasionally the site crashes or gets glitchy. Otherwise, great product! Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) PicMonkey is much more advanced and gives better options. Review Source MN Meheza N. marketing commercial Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "the solution to adopt" November 21, 2022 4.0 It offers many free features and it is very easy to start using it. It is very easy to create text graphics and it offers a lot of free options. I've used it a lot to create graphics for my blog and brand, and it's a great tool! I highly recommend you check it out! Pros PicMonkey is a great product, and the latest update really helps me speed up my workflow. The best new feature is the ability to edit each layer separately, which is very helpful when creating graphics with multiple layers. This latest update gives me all the features I need and a little more, so I get my money's worth. Cons PicMonkey is designed to be a one-stop photo editing tool. It has some interesting features, but it lacks some features that would make it stand out among the many other similar tools out there. Review Source BB Bronx B. Integration Technician Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PicMonkey makes everything Better" December 2, 2022 5.0 PicMonkey is one of my absolute favorite photo editing applications and is something I use every other day for creating thumbnails and editing any pictures I may wanna post! Pros I really enjoy all of the options and freedom pic monkey gives for creating edited images! Makes it much easier to create thumbnails! Cons The only thing I would change about PicMonkey would be changing the price or creating more tiers of subscription Review Source Adam W. Managing Director Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastic Web Based Design Functionality " January 4, 2020 5.0 I loved using PicMonkey when I managed another organization because I could delegate design projects to temporary workers or volunteers and they were able run with it. It is solid program for quick and dirty design projects. It is probably my favorite out of similar type programs. Pros Picmonkey is great for creative projects if you want a web based program. I like the functionality of using the browser or app, sharing a company account, syncing projects with colleagues and more. It offers many simple solutions that make using it quick and easy. Cons I ultimately left Picmonkey because I needed more robust design functionality so I embraced Adobe Illustrator. Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing PicMonkey I didn't want to teach everyone Illustrator and Picmonkey was a viable solution. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Picmonkey is better Review Source Rebekah D. Planning & Initiatives Administrator Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Was once the best, but has gone downhill. " June 13, 2019 4.0 Overall, I believe this software has gone down hill and is not worth the money they are asking for. It was previously significantly more intuitive and did what I needed from it. Not so much now. I am on the hunt for a better software that is easier to use and helps me easily resize my photos. Pros I was previously IN LOVE with this software. The resolution of images are great, the variety of layouts are incredible and it was VERY easy to use. I haven't found it as good as it used to be. There are tons of ways to modify and alter the pictures you select to be input, which can be a bit overwhelming (or nice, depending on your technical know-how). Cons The updates to the website have made it less desirable to me-the templates no longer fit the pictures to the slots provided (whereas they previously did and the images that were rightsized to a high quality). Also, the addition of TONS of modifications/filters (but with no explanation of what each one does) makes it seem more intimidating than helpful. Review Source Leonor R. Organization App Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Professional photo editing" January 17, 2023 4.0 I don't think there's quite a benefit in using this kind of app. Especially in the society we find ourselves in, where everything we see is not real, but edited. Pros Intuitive, appealing and very easy to use.Does not lose quality when downloading images. Cons Some features are not accessible to all users.The application itself has slightly expensive features for what it offers. Review Source LD Lisa D. Billing Administrator Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you need quick and easy editing, PicMonkey is for you. " June 6, 2023 5.0 I have enjoyed using PicMonkey when I needed to make a quick edit to a photo and come up with a quick design. The ease of use is better than any other software I've come across. And it's pretty quick and easy to learn. Pros I love the simplicity of the product and the ease of editing pictures. I came across PicMonkey many years ago when the software I had been using was no longer functioning. Cons Through the years, the fees have increased and less features were available without upgrading. Reason for choosing PicMonkey I chose PicMonkey because of the ease of learning. Review Source Shayna W. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to Use, Great Looking Products" February 28, 2019 5.0 Love it and would highly recommend it to small business owners with minimal graphics skill who want to make high-impact images, especially for social media. Pros I love how easy PicMonkey is to use, and how many different options there are at both the fee and paid levels. You can manipulate photos to create web-ready images for social media, which is what I do most often with it, and of course it's fun for making custom personal pics, too. The ability to change fonts and colors so precisely with little skill is great for a small business that is trying to establish and maintain branding. Cons There really is nothing to dislike - it is easy to use, gives many options for publication and storage, and while the premium features are worth it and really fun to apply, you can do a lot with the free version as well. It's a strong product with an entertaining interface and just enough cheekiness from the developers that it feels entertaining and relevant. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Engineer Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Picture/Video Editors for content creators." January 21, 2023 4.0 Overall as per my opinion Picmonkey is a great catch for the people like to make quality contents. Pros Picmonkey is one of the best app for image/ video editing. The app allows us to edit images and add effects and filters very easily. The app is providing a lot of pre-sized templates for Instagram as well as for youtube, so it is very easy to find a suitable template for the contents. Picmonkey app has got a big collection of quality images and it is possible to add text to our content with the help of the app. One of the other features is background remover. The software can be accessed on your desktop as well as from your mobile and complete your editing. Cons I didn't notice any flaws for the app till date. The developers of the app should reconsider the cost for yearly subscription, as per me they can provide better deal for yearly subscribers. Review Source AC Anil C. Marketing Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Edit your photos with PicMonkey" June 14, 2022 4.0 I used photo edition and finding stock photos to edit them for our social media marketing strategy. Pros PicMonkey has essential feature for editors, who are willing to work for photos and design. There are many photos inside that you can use for your editions. Cons I do not have any bad experience with PicMonkey. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Pixlr](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/) Pixlr is quite expensive to use. Review Source Martina L. Fotografa Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fa il suo dovere" November 15, 2023 4.0 Pros Utilizzo da anni PicMonkey, e se lo faccio è per la praticità del programma stesso. In pochi click riesco a editare e creare facilmente ciò che voglio senza fatica. Cons E' un po' limitativo, ma dipende sempre da ciò per il quale si utilizza. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.