I was in my job, when my friend wanted me to modify (just resize and brightness/contrast control) his picture and give it to him. I said to him, “Do you think they would let us install photoshop, when they don’t even let us check our mail”. So an idea struck, why ain’t search for something web based, probably a photoshop or fireworks!!

I frequently use adobe fireworks for working around with images. Personally speaking I find photoshop a hell of a tool, so many options, so much to do.. but I like it when artists come up with great images, beautiful sceneries, and amazing abstracts. So I googled and as you all know, Oracle Google knows everything! So here it was…

1. Picnik

   

   Picnik by Flickr

   Picnik has now been integrated with Flickr. It’s one of the best out there, and you probably would know about it if you have been using Flickr. Looking at the interface, it looks really cool. Got lot of effects and lot to do with your photo!

2. Splashup

   

   Splashup in Action

   Another wonders, from the world of Web. Actually this was the one I found. It was awesome at that time too, and today its even better. Supporting layers and effects like blur, Web cam Capture, I’m sure this is going to replace photoshop

3. Phoenix

   

   Phoenix part of Aviary tools. Aviary has got an impressive list of tools in their box. The best of them, is that you can download them as Adobe AIR Applications (requires a tiny download & makes them run like Desktop Applications). The site and the intro looks really impressive, don’t miss it!

4. Photoshop Express

   

   Now how could you didn’t expect Adobe to get into this. World leader in Multimedia software/applications, how could you even didn’t guess about it!! anyways.. here coming your way Photoshop Express as Adobe likes to call it.

5. Snipshot

   

   Snipshot shooting its way out

   A very simple Image Editor. Nice, simple, and clear interface, with no ads at all.

6. flauntR

   

   Got it! Flaunt it!

   If you want an image with really good effects you got be here. Boasting thousands of effects available to you.

7. Pic Resize

   

   PicResize

   Another Image editor, with a nice usable interface.

8. Pixenate

   

   Pixenate

   As they say … “Pixenate is the photo editor of choice for photo printing and photo sharing businesses”. The editor provides simple effects and descent functionality to modify your image. The solution comes with API, so that programmers can add it to their photo-centric websites. Good work keep it up!

9. FotoFlexer

   

   FotoFlexer

   FotoFlexer seems quite promising when you read the description and see the demo. They have given features which are hard to find in web-based applications, viz-a-viz

   • Animation
   • Scissors (Removing Background)
   • Smart Resizing
   • Recoloring portion of your photo
   • Changing Backgrounds

   One more thing, it got integration with lot of sites around, Picasa, Facebook, name it they have it! Sounds promising What say?

10. Phixr

    

    Phixr

    Phixr is another service offering a wide range of integration with other services. Descent effects and tools. Unique features -

    • Speech Bubbles
    • Annotate
    • Remove Noise
    • Polaroid Effect

    Try it! Who knows may be you’ll like this one too

Anyways, there’s more to explore on this network. As there is to the real life.