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Web-Based Photo Editors

We looked at six free, browser-based image editors that promise to make photo fixes easy; this chart summarizes their differences.

Edited by Harry McCracken

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1. Picnik Picnik

Bottom Line: A superb interface and thoughtful touches make photo editing fun.

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2. Arbor Labs FotoFlexer

Bottom Line: A bevy of unique editing tools wrapped up in a better-than-average interface; full-resolution editing is optional and somewhat sluggish.

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3. Adobe Photoshop Express (beta)

Bottom Line: Offers an easy way for inexperienced users to edit and share their photos.

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4. Faux Labs Splashup

Bottom Line: Mimics Photoshop with amazing fidelity, including layer support; but it's less usable than the best, and short on flashy effects.

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5. FlauntR FlauntR

Bottom Line: Bursting at the seams with whizzy features, but the convoluted and sluggish interface makes FlauntR a drag to use.

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6. Picture2Life Picture2Life

Bottom Line: Lots of special effects and a few interesting features can't compensate for a hopelessly annoying user experience.

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