FotoFlexer is a free online image editor that can be used to improve the appearance of digital photos. As it is a web application, there is no need to install any software and you work within any modern web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
FotoFlexer has a wide range of tools and features available and you can save images directly from it to many popular photo sharing and social networking sites. This makes it a good option for users who are often on the go and use the internet to regularly keep in touch with their family and friends.
Highlights of FotoFlexer
With quite a wide range of tools and features on offer, FotoFlexer has a number of interesting features.
- Can be set to full screen to maximize the working space
- Big, clear user interface
- Simple and easy to use image adjustment tools
- Good range of effects for creative results
- Option to add animated elements
- More advanced tools and layers for more confident users
- Save images direct to a range of popular photo sharing and social networking websites
Why Use FotoFlexer
FotoFlexer has a range of tools that might make it an attractive choice for a range of different users. For casual digital camera owners who want to make basic adjustments to their photos before sharing them online, FotoFlexer appears to fit the bill very well.
It also offers plenty of features that will appeal to users who want to produce more creative images. Some of these may seem a little gimmicky, such as glitter text and animated graphics, but it does ensure that it appeals to a wide range of users and I'm sure that kids will love to add these effects to their photos.
On a quite different level, with support for layers within images and some more advanced tools aimed at, in the words of FotoFlexer, Geeks, it offers a little more power than similar free online image editors. In this way it moves a little closer to some of the more powerful online image editors that more closely resemble well known applications like Photoshop and GIMP. This may especially appeal to users looking for more power but within a simple user interface.
Some Limitations of FotoFlexer
As with any web application, this free online image editor does require a reasonable internet connection, particularly if working with larger digital photos.
While some users may prefer to use the more advanced features of FotoFlexer in combination with the simple interface, for more experienced users this could feel quite alien and a little limiting, compared to applications such as Pixlr Editor, Splashup or Sumo Paint.
Help and Support
Within the user interface of FotoFlexer, there is little help on offer, though some tools, when selected, do display very succinct descriptions of their usage.
From the home page there is a link to Watch a Demo and at the time of writing there are five videos available. Obviously this won't cover everything, but it does help explain some of the more advanced features. For many aspects of FotoFlexer, the best way to learn what tools and features do is to click on them and try them out. Most features are quite intuitive and this can be a fun way to discover just what FotoFlexer can do.
If you want to try out FotoFlexer for yourself, you can access FotoFlexer here.