BEST FREE Photo Editing Software for PC

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Learn about the five best free photo editing software that you can install on your PC. We start with an app that comes for free with Windows, the Photos app. As long as you already have Windows, there's no need to install any additional software. The Photos app offers all the most common editing functionality, like adjusting exposure, sharpness, and removing redeye. Next, we look at one of the most popular photo editing apps called IrfanView. This app allows you to rotate, flip, add text, add effects, and more to your pictures. You can even configure slideshows and bulk convert your photos to another file format. Next up, we look at Adobe Photoshop Express. Similar to the Windows Photos app, you can make all of the most common edits to your photographs. The last three apps we look at, including darktable, Raw Therapee, and Gimp, offer the most control to edit every aspect of your photos. You can make changes to raw images and then apply those edits to all your other photos. Edits are non-destructive, meaning you can undo the various changes you make to get the photo to look just how you want it.
👋 Additional resources
- Microsoft Photos: www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mic...
- IrfanView Graphic Viewer: www.irfanview.com/
- Adobe Photoshop Express: www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/ado...
- darktable: www.darktable.org/
- Raw Therapee: rawtherapee.com/
- Gimp: www.gimp.org/
⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Microsoft Photos
2:21 IrfanView
4:20 Adobe Photoshop Express
5:28 darktable
7:20 Raw Therapee
8:38 Bonus: Gimp
10:50 Wrap up
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@lovephotography1966 8 ай бұрын

You are a life saver. I finish some classes and immediately after I no longer had access to LR or PS. The options you presented will be more that enough. Thank you

@gianniventura2919 3 жыл бұрын

you are the only person that spends the time to show what it means to explain everything thank you again for your hard work again

@TylerStanczak 3 жыл бұрын

Really awesome selections! Using these free tools can be a game changer if you are on a budget :)

@kiranpradhan2806 2 жыл бұрын

This is what is called quality content. Hitting the bull's eye! No words to thank enough. Cheers!

@Humans_InFocus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Once again you have provided the info I needed in a quick and efficient manner 😊👍

@aovoonthefarmsouthernillin3687 Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much time you just saved me looking for pictures. I am so grateful.

@Quinnikon Жыл бұрын

I've been using Windows Photo App for years and use it all the time to crop etc my football / Soccer pics I do for Local Clubs. I don't want to do too much editing so I find this app great but the other week I went over to Windows 11 and the app was awful so I went back to Windows 10 now I'm happy again. Thanks for this video Cheers Quinny

@QuintonCraig 9 күн бұрын

If you are taking a reasonable amount of photos, I would highly recommend checking out GIMP or Darkroom, only cost is your time.

@1hjehje 2 жыл бұрын

I really like Irfanview for viewing photos and making quick changes. I'll take a closer look at the programs that you have reviewed to see if I can select one that is easy to use with a reasonable amount of features. I rarely use a photo editor and I'm quite sure that I would not use an editing program that has too much complexity. Thank you for the video!

@TravellingTech 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I was couldn't find some free photo editing software. Thank you so much for making this video

@user-jg5xm8um8y 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice overview that quickly hits on some differences. This was helpful

@johnvodopija1743 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. There are some useful and powerful tools in this roundup. I’ve always liked GiMP but agree it has a steep learning curve. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

@LessThanHandy 3 жыл бұрын

I've used Gimp in the past, suits my needs just fine and then some. Thank you for this video. 👍

@prajwalkanuparthi3145 3 жыл бұрын

you are the best KZfaqr ever you make people work more efficient with your steps

@israelonobun7937 Жыл бұрын

IrfanView Graphic Viewer and the in-built editor are okay for my needs. Thank you. Great work

@behzadramandi8818 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Great tutorial video as always!

@FakeAccount-if1wm 2 жыл бұрын

I was definitely looking for GIMP. First i saw this software in one of my Linux os, it thought i is a Linux only software. But after watching your video i got what i was looking for.

@rayford3300 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin for your summary of the best free photo editing software around. Your advice and info is always timely and accurate. I wonder if you’d thought of looking at free AI software as an addition to editing possibilities as, whilst far from perfect, this seems, at times, to have transformational powers beyond belief such as in enhancing old photographs?

@uzomaharmony4436 Жыл бұрын

U are too fast with ur teaching

@bob130 Жыл бұрын

ComfyUI

@RudiRednoseChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin for this short introduction to good Photo editors, very comprehensive 👍. Cheers

@user-ex5ez2uo7q 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much for the tip of the windows photo editor , I was able to use it in just a few minutes and it's just what I was looking for with the sliders to adjust pictures . TY

@HarikaEnglish 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best teacher of IT in the world....

@mohsinfareed1797 3 жыл бұрын

Great as usual. with great well explained and good slection.

@Car-bq5bw Жыл бұрын

Adobe Photoshop Express did just what I wanted and it was easy to use.......Thanks!

@jimshaw899 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet video. Which of these can do perspective correction, which is one of my most often needed capabilities? You know, converging trees or building edges because of lens point-of-view. PS: I have Gimp, but frankly, I have not really used it much. Since I use photo editing software only occasionally, I find I have to wade back into all the complexities of GIMP, just to do one thing to one photo. A long ago software reviewer used to call this the "coefficient of re-learnability." (Learn to use a new program, don't use it for a month, then try to use it again.) Some programs are a snap; many are a no-joy pain in the cookies.

@aryangoyal7628 2 ай бұрын

pain in the cookies 😂😂😂

@gracemark5995 3 жыл бұрын

wow photo editors are really cool they make are photos look professional ... these photo editors are always the best thanks kevin

@KrishnaRajBhattarai 3 жыл бұрын

"Hi everyone KEVIN HERE. I wanna show you TODAY..." what a signature intro. This signature intro in Kevin's voice makes me watch the full video.

@jennifertate4397 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Between Gimp and Rawtable, which is the best for editing raw photos of artwork?

@EdsonNascimentoEN 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, another great explanation and choices.

@robmart1617 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Love your videos and have put a few of my friends onto them.

@gorillashop337 7 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for the Irfanview recommendation.

@dwg1982 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video..id love to see your recommendations for best graphic design software eg designing logos etc...there's a lot you can do with powerpoint and then save a grouped image but wanted to know if there was anything else you recommend...both free and paid versions id like to see.

@kanyacingwane2961 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Been needing alternative software for editing

@MishiiGod Жыл бұрын

i swear this guy's charisma is through the roof, basically made me want to download every app he mentioned, and i wasn't even looking for an editing app

@gilbertnellis4840 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks. could you recommend the best version for artists. I need to be able to isolate different colours within a photo and sometimes remove an item entirely from a photo eg a car or figure. Is this possible?

@sukhpreetkaur8219 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your useful videos 🙏😊

@atharva-upclosingnature2423 3 жыл бұрын

😢😢😭😭😭😭🤧🤧 THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH KEVIN.. U have helped me a lot... Thank you for bringing these programs out for us.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇❤️❤️❤️

@IanMarshall79 3 жыл бұрын

Great content on your channel, I personally use gimp and raw therapee

@RTFTECH 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way he say 'Today'...🙂🙂

@alongtheway.official 11 ай бұрын

Another helpful tip bro, thank you for this.

@MyWarman Жыл бұрын

That was great to watch thanks

@ProductCreationFormula 3 жыл бұрын

What I really want to know Kevin is how do you get an image on the title of your video? That little camera makes your video pop.

@BunderChowed 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Kev but I’m not gonna lie, I also subscribe to your channel for your futuristic robotic voice!

@kimmiranda7486 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kevin this video was so informative and helpful that I subscribed. Thank you so much again looking forward to more videos like these. 🙂

@KevinStratvert 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@justachannel8690 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video bro ❤️

@MangScoots Ай бұрын

thanks man, this video is helpfull, i got the irfan one, with in 3 minuts i was able to learn to make simple thumbnails all by myself. this is gonna be very useful when i start making videos lol.

@jimbuckley4986 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your suggestions. It has been a long time since dealing with application software and really not a fan of subscription services. When I buy something, I want a product in my hands that can move from computer to computer and do not mind paying for it. I am a very beginner in photography so don’t need something like photoshop where not only do you subscribe but also pay for plug ins. Will take a look at those you suggested and it always helps if they have documentation or tutorials.

@banjosandwitch 3 жыл бұрын

wow loved this, I use Gimp but can now use other cool editing freeware to enhance my images, thank you Kevin

@diwask71 Жыл бұрын

Which photo editing software is best to install that should have all features that are need ni photo editing process?? Can you recommend me any software?

@vaibhavjayaraman9058 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin can u pls tell me what brand of keyboard u have and what r the best brands for buying a wireless keyboard

@bonnierichter8603 2 жыл бұрын

like your presentation ... direct and to the point

@hoopfellas88 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant, I think is essential for ppl to learn this lol, when one pic can turn into millions of ideas and opportunities

@hahnesolo3126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I just invested in luminar neo for my first software for editing and it’s missing integral features I need for this first shoot I did. I’ll be downloading GIMP immediately today to use those features.

@deepikaagarwal4650 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Can you tell a software for creating a simulation? Thank you

@hebakawkab1264 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your effort , it's appreciated

@jaykennison4589 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Do any these photo editors allow camera tethering ??

@SpeedBird4284 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Kevin It helped me a lot I wanted to make thumbnails for my videos but I was using Powerpoint, Now I can use Photoshop and create way better thumbnail. Thanks so much once again

@arjvic2933 Жыл бұрын

thank you Kevin for your best explanation about free photo editing, and by these I find my own conclusion.

@derranstokes8760 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I use Adobe Photoshop for editing photos.

@unnigopal Жыл бұрын

These photo editors are pretty good, thank you and I like the last one GIMP software, it will satisfy my needs

@aadityamishra2349 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Please make a full video on Gimp

@fredericknyame672 Күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for this info.

@ITFO 3 жыл бұрын

Always informative

@Thegagedominick 7 ай бұрын

this guy sounds like ai ngl

@Thegagedominick 2 ай бұрын

@WSHH- hes def ai

@bendoknobiAV 2 ай бұрын

@superstringsbro Ай бұрын

AI sounds more real than him

@ArdaSReal Ай бұрын

This comment sounds like AI ngl

@SandraB1000 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Could you pls explain why my Microsoft Photos doesn't have the editing feature - eg. red eye, spot corrector, etc?

@turtwiggaming9995 2 жыл бұрын

bro thank you so much on this good tip mate 👍

@fatharryellis3291 2 жыл бұрын

wow...that was a very worth while video to watch. one to go back to

@sparjolly 3 жыл бұрын

Which of these apps can be used to make keystone corrections to an image?

@IanG66 Жыл бұрын

I use Paint-3d for basic cropping, Picasa (now discontinued) for blemish removal/cleanup and Xara for content-aware resizing. Can one of these free tools offer this last feature , i.e. content-aware resizing, where a certain part of the picture can be locked down, while unlocked parts can be widened for example? Thank you in advance for your replies.

@larryglatt2548 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. Do all of them include being able to group add copyright to the meta data? Thank you.,

@JinnP4F 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for that video!

@mortarmopp3919 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 90s, I used IrfanView and even back then it was an awesome viewer, but not great editor. When the Windows version of GIMP came out, I gave that a try and have been using it ever since. I was rather surprised that GIMP didn't make your top five, despite claiming it's one of your favorites. It's certainly the most flexible of the bunch. Also, you should be careful about qualifying how difficult a program is to learn. It's all relative. I for one would find learning Darktable and Raw Tharapee fairly easy to learn, probably because I'm familiar with Lighttable.

@xamdrone810 2 жыл бұрын

Great video; this helped a lot.

@mfrancis706 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... Can you recommend any free software which can enhance dark video footage. I really want to view some video's which were recorded in low light. Thank you. Martin.

@k.k3260 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information and link to download them

@carlphin4208 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the summary ... just starting watching a number of videos and have now subscribed. Question though, just getting into photo editing, have a small project that will require me to remove a standard background or fairly common colored background .... which would you suggest I learn to accomplish my project? Thanks and keep up the great work.

@zdena226 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Kevin, great work, I wonder how I get rid of cast shadow on photos, is it possible the simple way?

@kitetenjo4246 2 жыл бұрын

which one can a use to make thumbnails by adding multiple images and also text

@RobinRuwan 9 ай бұрын

i like IrfanView Graphic Viewer, But i will download Gimp, because of your favorite. And your video are really helpful to my struggles when i face problems. Thank you very much and keep going.

@MichaelDaniels Жыл бұрын

I use pixlr! I just love the online product. Thank you for sharing!

@zistanx Жыл бұрын

OMG THANKS SO SO MUCH THIS HELPED!!!

@ChrisLoew 2 жыл бұрын

Many have mentioned gimp so will try that first

@chynnaleaesguerra3284 3 жыл бұрын

Today!! Thank you for this video❤️❤️

@Shoeb._.248G 7 ай бұрын

Thank you it really helped me a lot!

@user-vj4rh9hb2d 7 ай бұрын

Great video easy to understand What would be the best programme to use to take a head of a person and add it to another photo in a group photo.

@irislim3175 9 ай бұрын

Windows has now "updated" its Photo Editor program, but it is just not as good as the older version such as the one you have shown in this video. The one you have listed here has a button called "Enhance your photo" while the new one has a button called "Auto Enhance". The old one functions a lot better in terms of its effects. How can we reinstall the old Photo Editor? Or, if we cannot reinstall it, how can we use the new version to produce the same effect as the old "Enhance your photo"? Thx.

@DOBEYS 29 күн бұрын

Hey, Be careful with some of these they are labeled HTTP which is not safe and can harm your computer if you are on a website please make sure you see HTTPS on the URL.

@juliobabboni 2 жыл бұрын

Photoscape is worth mentioning here as well.

@yamizer0 2 жыл бұрын

thank you... this is really helpful

@mogyeeeeee907 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was very useful

@berylpearson7867 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Kevin, I'm busy with a familt tree and some of the really old photos need sharpening and ligtening... Any short cuts, I am thinking of the adobe one

@SheisMadSad 2 жыл бұрын

Does adobe have the removing background feature, kevin?

@sharvdhume 3 жыл бұрын

Liked it all!! amazing apps 👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

@rolliedaa4904 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks kevin l want also to know the best audio editor. Thanks

@ranazaroonzaroon9615 3 жыл бұрын

best video toturials ever

@mishashah1239 Жыл бұрын

Hi, All tools looks and sounds good. I am a beginner, taking pics with cell phone and try to enhance the pics using paint brush. It does not have everything on one screen so I have to switch to photo for enhancements. Photo does not have good crop system . If I want to crop only sides , it crops on side and bottom or top too. In your video, if you can add some examples, will help me to chose better. Thanks. Misha

@hubaaltraining 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin.

@politicalspider8175 3 жыл бұрын

how do you come up with graphics that introduce a tv station before, during and at the end of news time?

@eojhonss3939 Жыл бұрын

I checked - everything is clean

@tehirahbwalatum3754 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute genius. Thank you for the education Kevin

@FavoriteFamilyRecipe Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, you are saying you used before Movie Maker, I am still using it for my Channel " Babi's Kitchen' Kids cooking series but I am keeping my old computer just because of this program.Which other editing program is the closest one to it ? since I am very comfortable with Movie maker it's hard for me to learn something new.