# Pixlr Express Reviews
**Vendor:** Pixlr  
**Category:** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 89
## About Pixlr Express
Pixlr Express is a free, AI-powered online photo editor designed for quick and professional image enhancements. It offers a user-friendly interface that caters to both beginners and experienced users, enabling seamless editing without the need for software installation. Key Features and Functionality: - AI Generative Fill: Mark an area in an image and generate or replace content seamlessly. - AI Generative Expand: Expand images in any direction with AI seamlessly filling the void. - Face Swap / AI Avatar: Swap faces or create AI-generated avatars effortlessly. - Sticker Maker: Create custom, high-quality stickers using advanced AI technology. - Generative Transform: Isolate objects within an image and move, resize, or rotate them freely. - Backdrop: Add blur, motion, depth, or generate new backgrounds. - Remove Background: One-click background removal powered by AI. - Remove Object: Instantly remove unwanted objects from images. - Super Scale: Upscale images while maintaining superb quality. - Super Sharp: Fix shaky or out-of-focus images with a single click. - Remove Noise: Automatically reduce grain and background noise in images. Primary Value and User Solutions: Pixlr Express empowers users to perform advanced photo editing tasks quickly and efficiently, eliminating the need for complex software. Its AI-driven tools simplify processes like background removal, object elimination, and image enhancement, making professional-quality editing accessible to all. Whether for personal projects, social media content, or professional use, Pixlr Express provides a comprehensive suite of features to meet diverse editing needs.



## Pixlr Express Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users find Pixlr Express to be **extremely user-friendly** , making photo editing accessible and easy for everyone. (3 reviews)
- Users love the **user-friendly interface** of Pixlr Express, making photo editing easy and accessible from any device. (3 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **efficiency** of Pixlr Express, allowing convenient editing across devices and easy photo uploads. (2 reviews)
- Users praise Pixlr Express for its **simple interface** , making photo editing easy and enjoyable for everyone. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **time-saving features** of Pixlr Express, making editing quicker and easier than manual methods. (1 reviews)
- Versatility (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find Pixlr Express **expensive** as advanced tools and assets require payment despite initial free offerings. (1 reviews)
- Users report **inaccurate results** from Pixlr Express, noting the AI often produces graphics that don&#39;t align with descriptions. (1 reviews)
- Users note the need for improved **layer management and transform tools** in Pixlr Express for better editing flexibility. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **poor description** of Pixlr Express misleading, resulting in graphics that often don&#39;t match expectations. (1 reviews)
- Users face **resizing limitations** with Pixlr Express, leading to challenges in maintaining image ratios and project accessibility. (1 reviews)
- Saving Issues (1 reviews)
- Upload Issues (1 reviews)

## Pixlr Express Reviews
  ### 1. Express Makes Quick Edits Simple and Professional

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Martin S. | Insurance Broker, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 07, 2026

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I like how much simpler the Express version is. It makes it easy to do quick edits while still having a professional experience.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I haven’t found anything I don’t like yet.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Sometimes I just need to make a small edit, and I don’t need an entire robust program to do it.

  ### 2. Easy to Use, with a Standout Pen Tool

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Troy W. | Student, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 30, 2026

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The ease of use of the system, and the pen tool

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I dislike the ads on the system, but I get the reason against it

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is solving all of my issues regarding Spamton, and editing him into areas

  ### 3. Easy to Use, but limitations

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 30, 2026

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Easy to use from the first time you use it.  A number of different way to upload photos and to edit items

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Low resolution, there isn't a way to lock the ratio of an image so shrinking and enlarging is problematic.  Uploading a font does not always work.  Saved projects are based on device as not just the login/account.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

photo editing

  ### 4. Accessible anywhere because browser‐based and works great across devices

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Franco C. | Manager, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 09, 2025

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Accessible anywhere because browser‐based and works great across devices. Convenient for on-the-go or studio/home switching. Supports layered editing with layers, blending, masks and common file formats.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Even though it might seem free, any advanced tools and assets are behind a paywall.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr works really nicely for many of my needs. It’s browser-based so I can open it from any machine and start editing without installing anything. The interface is clean and intuitive, I can crop, retouch and adjust colors very quickly.

  ### 5. An alternative  for photoshop

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Graphic Design | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 30, 2025

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Best most userfriendly photo editing Software

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Good, but little more improvement needed in layer management, transform tool.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Helping  in Photo editing

  ### 6. Simple intuitive rezdzda for the struggle of photos and creating graphics with AI

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Piotr K. | chef, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 26, 2025

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

integentous erasing and similar to replacing arduous manual work

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

that artificial intelligence is not very intelligent and creates graphics that do not match the description

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I need an image for a blog article or social media post for which I do not have a suitable photo of my own

  ### 7. One of my favorite photo editing apps

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kaytlan M. | Marketplace Associate, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 18, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I have used Pixlr for personal and professional purposes for years, and on both desktop and mobile. It's very user friendly and you can get a lot of things done quickly. It's also nice to have both the Express and Editor options if you need to edit more in-depth; but you can get a lot done with the Express version and the tools are easy to use. Even though you only get 3 downloads per day with the free version, there's no watermark and you can customize how you want to save your image (JPG, PNG, any size, etc.). It's overall a very reliable web photo editor for amateurs.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

They shifted last year to only giving you 3 downloads per day on the free plan. While the lowest-tier plan is very affordable, I really don't appreciate how the full version I purchased awhile ago (for mobile) has now "expired," I assume because they switched to a subscription-based model. I don't think it's ethical for a purchase to expire; if I paid for the full version I should be grandfathered in. It's especially frustrating because I'm not sure how to sign back in and use the full benefits that I am paying for, as I do have the subscription.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It provides a simple photo editor that you can accomplish a lot with, without breaking the bank. This is great for my purposes, as my role does not directly expect me to edit photos (and thus I don't have the fancy software to accomplish that) but there are plenty of times that I need to, or want to, in order to button up a project or enhance a product page, so it's very helpful to have a quick, simple, and accessible photo editing app on hand.

  ### 8. Pixlr Express - A simple tool that produces fast results

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vihaan  I. | Non-Profit Organization Management, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 23, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr-express is extremely user-friendly, and it is quick and easy to get started using it. It maintains a perfect balance of simplicity and efficiency. It is especially useful to implement, as they have a free version of the product.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I feel that the number of features, especially in the free version, is limited. Especially when compared to similar tools such as Adobe Photoshop. Some tools also don't have the best quality; an example being their "liquify" tool, which doesn't prove to be useful in most scenarios.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

My organization uses Pixlr Express for various advertising methods, and especially for social media. It is an easy way to produce large amounts of advertising material, or rough drafts of certain concepts. We use it as an alternative to other tools such as photoshop, which would take a longer time for us to use.

  ### 9. Express Yourself with Pixlr Express

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Avinash K. | Management Trainee, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 18, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Both the mobile application and website are really easy to use, especially for absolute novices like me who don't know how to use Photoshop or other similar complex tools. Even more so now with the integration of the AI features that allow me to generate fills with simple prompts or even retain high quality without pixelation through the Super Scale feature.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

For a novice like me it is pretty good, and it is hard to find faults in Pixlr, however, an added bonus could be if we could save entire work together at once instead of having to save them individually each time. Additionally, a couple more tutorial videos on how to make best use of the features available, would really enhance the user journey and experience.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express helps me design and edit photos both for my personal and professional use. For personal images it is mostly image corrections like contrast, sharpness or adding a filter, etc. 
For my professional work, I use features like background remover or generative fill to edit photos and then use them in my powerpoint presentations.

  ### 10. Best for editing photos currently

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sourabh J. |  UI/UX Designer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 19, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Very Good app to edit photos,edit pictures.We can crop,add overlays,add borders,adjust brightness .We can change the aspect ratio of the image(of course some portion may be cropped).We can change the aspect ratio of images.I like how drag and drop feature make it useful for everyone.As i  don't have all day to figure out every features but because of drag and drop i can easily edit photos.All I can say is that I am loving it and most important is that it is free to use but to get every feautres you need to buy thier plans.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I think for a economically weak people cost is a bit higher not for evryone though.Another thing I don't like is sometime it gets slower and closes automatically.When I try to ask for support they don't reply on time.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This editing software got everything that I need from adjusting brightness,color,contrast,sharpness images etc.It helps to edit photos quickly for designers like me.And I must say the pre-made templates and filters saves a lot of time.

  ### 11. Pixlr Express Review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Naufil S. | Product Designer , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 24, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express is easy to use has fast processing and sharing features and also offers a free version of editing tools

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express has ads and also has a few filters and presets in the free versions

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express helps is fast and clean photo editing with its advanced tools which now support AI-powered image editing

  ### 12. My go-to tool for quick image editing

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Writing and Editing | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 24, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The user experience is gorgeous. I'm not as much a fan of the AI additions, but when I do everything manually, it's as good if not better than other "more expensive / well-known" tools.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

There's been more of a shift to AI manipulation, which I'm not as much in need or in support of. I prefer to do everything manually.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Instead of having to subscribe or outright purchase a costly photo editing tool, this is available for one-off uses (and it's free, up to a certain number of uses).

  ### 13. Great free photo editor

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Photography | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 21, 2024

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Gives me the ability to do many photo shop like tasks without needing to purchase photoshop. It is also quite easy to use and to find tutorials on how to execute something, should you get stuck

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

With is being an online application there doesn't seem to be a great way to integrate localized storage

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This allows me to do photo edits from simple to much more complex on a free platform

  ### 14. Highly recommended apps for photo editing

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vinay Prakash M. | Project Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 13, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I dont have a photoshop licences versions. One of my friend recommended Pixlr and found it easy to use. You dont need to be desgn expert because most of the work you can do using drag and drop. You can simply download the app and start using it.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

They should continew adding more templates as i found less template for linkedin page covers. Otherwise everying is good. Evern they have so many tools give the design a new look and create an amazing creative design of your choice

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Now I dont need to buy paid photoshop or coral licence. I can create all my brochure or product design. I can also create trendy post for social media pages. Its a cost effective tool I highly recommend it.

  ### 15. Awesome User Experience

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sajal P. | User Experience Designer Intern, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The most impressive is the compact and user friendly interface which not only saves time o fthe user but also provide ease to it,

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Being a online photo editor platform its UI is very basic if some animated graphics is added to it it would look much great and people will ocme back more to use the product.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Some premium features like AI image generator and background remover which is free is very effective and beneficial for people like us

  ### 16. A Must-Have for Any Photographer

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vishal C. | Account Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 14, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express is an amazing photo editor that allows to crop and resize their photos. This can be helpful for adjusting the size of an image to fit a specific need, such as printing or posting online.Pixlr Express allows to adjust the brightness and contrast of their photos. This can be helpful for improving the overall look of an image.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express is good, but sometimes it works slowly, and sometimes it goes forced close automatically, and its support is sluggish when I face any problem and no revert from the support team.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express is a web-based platform so without internet no one can edit photos on the go and this is its major con but overall Pixlr Express is a good option for users who want a free and easy to use photo editor with basic editing features. It is not the most powerful photo editing software available, but it is a good option for users who do not need advanced features.

  ### 17. An powerful photopea and Photoshop alternative - Pixlr Express is now Pixlr

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kaustav K B. | Product Manager, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

When it was available as a Chrome extension, it was a super easy way to do some basic image edits and add filters. It had a decent set of tools to edit in those early days and had a great integration with Google Drive.

Pixlr, its successor, is still a great free tool now.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Not as powerful as Pixlr is now, but those were the early days. It was a basic photo editing tool, which you find inbuilt within Instagram currently. 
The current Pixlr editor is such a powerful tool, that's free, that only Photopea is an actual competitor it has.

Forget Adobe's predatory pricing and move to these alternatives.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It was a simple no-frills image editor. Back when it was the primary tool from Pixlr, it was basically what Snapseed on Android or Instagram's inbuilt tools are now. The current Pixlr is an awesome Photoshop alternative, honestly better than Gimp and only matched by Photopea.

  ### 18. Best application for photo editing

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Subramanian C. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 20, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Easy to use application with approachable UI. The application can be learned within days and more tutorials are available in the internet to use. A really good application for editing.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Cost is little higher. You need to learn the shortcuts in order to save time and navigate around the application. The manuals can help to a certain extend with more help from internet.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

crop and save images, removing blur, photo shopping for internal and external ads, changing formats of the photos, layering of the photos, Collage and edit multiple photos

  ### 19. handy for quick image editing

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rafaela  M. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 16, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I work with the creation of projects, announcements and alignments with the communication team. the application provides the convenience of editing photos in a practical way and mainly with quality, which is expected and required to develop a good project in my daily life.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

the prices to purchase the premium package in my currency are a little high, to purchase it, I would need to save a large percentage and sometimes the site has a bug when trying to save the image

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

as it is an online platform, it does not weigh on my progress or internal system. I use the site in a practical way and it has a differential with exclusive tools that I don't find in other apps.

  ### 20. Exploring Pixlr Express: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect from the Online Photo Editor

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rohit R. | Digital Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 21, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express offers a large selection of editing tools and features that enable users to improve their photographs in original and creative ways.Even for beginners, using it is simple and intuitive because to its user interface.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr express lacks a dedicated customer care staff, users could have trouble finding solutions to their inquiries or fixing technical problems. Additionally, it comes with lot of ads that can be bothersome and distracting when using the programme.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express allows users to adjust brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness of images, which can improve the quality of a photo and make it more visually appealing makes it simple to crop and resize photos, which is helpful for producing photos with a certain size for social media, websites, or print.

  ### 21. As a designer, I think Pixlr Express is a godsend for editing images!

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Shivraj J. | Instructional Designer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 22, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I like the fact that this is such an easy and most importantly, light app, to edit pictures. I work as a designer and naturally have a lot of images to edit every single day. While I have more sophisticated tools, they are very heavy and actually prove to be detrimental when I just want a few edits on a simple image here or there. Pixlr is the best option for such times.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr pushes many of its own templates on to the users. It also has too many sales banners site-wide, which make the app seem a bit distasteful. When an app is advertised as easy to use, it should not have to use the crutches of ready-to-use-templates for its users. As a designer, I know what I want from the app, so it need not give me a one-shoe-fits-all solution.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr is makes editing images online quick, and easy-breezy. In the times of great editing apps like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator, Pixlr still stands its ground and is popular because it helps designers make their edits quickly and easily, without crashing their computer every now and then.

  ### 22. A easy an d intuitive tool for doing quick photo edits

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ariba K. | Student Assistant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 05, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

-Online photo editing capability is the best, it allows me to edit photos on the go, specially for social media
-Ready made templates for social media of all kinds
-Mobile and desktop applications are very easy to use
-The collection of ready made filters helps me a lot for doing quick edits to my photos
-As a causal photographer, the tool has enough editing capabilities without going in-depth and giving me a hundred different tools at the same time

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

-Pricing could be better
-The ready-made templates cover the needs of a basic user, but it should be grown to cater to the needs to the large spectrum
-File management can be improved

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am using Pixlr to edit photos on the go as a casual photographer for social media, and for creating photo-graphics like posters, etc. for my work. It helps me save a lot of time with the selection of pre-made templates and filters.

  ### 23. A lot of product for a great price

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Deb P. | Karmic Coach, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Price + product. I'm amazed at how rich the software is. Whether it's Pixlr Express or the advanced photo editing, or the background remover. It does it all. And it doesn't break the bank which is a huge plus.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Nothing really. Just learning the tools has a learning curve, but that's not specific to this Pixlr. I'm just new to digitial design and photo editing.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I need to create and edit images regularly for media and training content I create. I use Pixlr Express for that. I also use the other Pixlr tools.

  ### 24. Easy to use and FREE web-based image editing program

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Hillary M. | Web coordinator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 02, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I love using Pixlr for many reasons, but the best is simply when I'm in a rush and just need to edit an image to a specific size for a Web projects, it's much quicker than loading Photoshop and going through all the prompts.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I was a bit confused on using Pixlr's cropping tool but eventually learned how it worked. It took a few times to review the presets and figure out what I needed for my projects.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

One problem that Pixlr Express solves (though now Pixlr is quite different, and the interfaces have changed) is training my Web content managers in how to resize images. Most of them do not have access to or the ability to use Photoshop, so Pixlr makes it easy for a novice to learn.

  ### 25. Ease of use

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Design | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 28, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

It is very lite since it is a browser-based  application.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I cannot install an application on my computer

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

For those who need it one time, all they need to do is to go to the site and start editing. very light and fast.

  ### 26. A great, easy and quick app to improve pictures.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Nofar B. | CMO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 20, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

It's perfect for detailed image editing and has an extensive selection of tools and filters

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Sometimes it is hard to edit hue and vibrance manualy

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Improves immediately and easily all the pictures I need

  ### 27. Gets the Job Done

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Dean S. | Author, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 18, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

It's fairly intuitive and allows me to do the things I need to quickly.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

There are some more advanced features that could use some built in tutorials.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Creating quick web content.

  ### 28. Very smooth and efficient software letting you edit your pics in a couple of minutes

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Marc C. | Information Technology Operations Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 15, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I like it because you can edit your pics withlut having much experience in the graph design field. In a couple of minutes and by checking the tutorials you can do it by yourself

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

On the online version i cannot copy an item to another opened project. So i have to download the application which is ok but the issue is i have to get all my projects i  pxd format again

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Graphic design isnt my speciality. But i need it to be able to edit on the go designs already made by our designer that is billed by the hour. Saves money and time

  ### 29. Great!

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Josue Q. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 22, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The ease of use is impeccable. I really enjoy how intuitive it is

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I'd have to say the resolutions you can and can not save in. Often time I have high-resolution images and when loaded and edited in Pixlr, They tend to lose some of the resolution afterward.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Quick Editing for images/flyers

  ### 30. A unique tool for quick photo edits

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Mayur S. | Senior Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 11, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Initially, when I first started using Pixlr Express, I found it very easy to use. You can edit the photos using Pixlr Express without any prior knowledge of photo editing. Also, there are quick start tutorials that will help you out.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

There is not much room for complaints. The cloud-based version works well but tools are fewer compared to apps like photoshop and illustrator. However, you can do a lot of editing using the online version.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Currently, I use Pixlr Express to edit photos and improve the background quality. I mostly use the red-eye effect for night photos. Likewise, auto-fix is a good option to quickly improve your existing image.

  ### 31. Easiest photo editing tool that does not even require to be downloaded.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sourabh K. | Customer Success Evangelist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 01, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I've been using Pixlr Express for almost 6 years now. Though the tool is now called Pixlr E. It has all the basic and major features needed in editing a picture and it's not as difficult to use as Photoshop or any other photo editing app/web. They transformed drastically from Pixlr Express to Pixlr E. MY favourite tool to use in this is the Disperse tool. Also, now it gives the user an option to create a new image which can be a post on social media or a poster or just anything. It pre-decides what the user might want to make and helps with suggesting templates and images.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

When it was just Pixlr Express, the layout was much simpler and faster. Now it's become a little slow even though they seem to have worked hard on the UI/ UX part.

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

Do try the resizing tool. It has been one of the main tools that I have used for my projects and it's easier compared to other apps out there.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Whenever I need a quick edit for any marketing material for my clients, I simply use Pixlr E as it's available online and I don't have to look for my laptop for photoshop. I can do it with just anybody's laptop I find nearby.

  ### 32. The Best tool

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 26, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The best tool to replace the hassle from photoshop

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Some of the bugs take time to give results otherwise the the tool is best to use!

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

pixlr has helped to deliver the furniture designs in estimated time and quality.

  ### 33. ony of my fav design tool

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ar. Thyagarajan s. | Design partner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 04, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

the best thing I like in pixlr express tool is the interface straightforward to understand and very friendly to learn for beginners and the creative people alone

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

there is no such least helpful things in pixlr express and there is nothing to dislike in the tool so far i have been using it and of all the design tools the menu is very simple

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Most of my graphic design-related problems are solved by the pixlr express, and its very friendly in terms of user experince and ease of using all the tools and menu

  ### 34. Mind blowing filters

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sambhav A. | Graphic Designer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 03, 2023

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I like filters of this app. We can make collage , crop and many things in seconds with no charge.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I used it and want some good update in it ..

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This app is good enough for editing and i
also used it for a photo editing.

  ### 35. A versatile and intuitive photo editor, which allows you to edit on the go

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Amir N. | UX Designer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 26, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The on-the-go photo editing capability of Pixlr Express is awesome. The vast collection of preset filters for quick retouching the photos is a lifesaver and saves a lot of time in terms of getting 'that particular look' to your photos if you are a casual photographer.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

The lack of blending layers is something I missed on Pixlr Express, as it helps the user create unique effects for the photos that we are editing. But it is not much of an issue, to be honest.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Pixlr Express to edit photos as a casual photographer, mainly to be used on social media. I also use it sometimes for some of my graphic design projects to do some quick edits on some photos.

  ### 36. Easy to use and fun to handle!

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Brendan R. | School Designer of Arts, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 03, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr is similar to the program Photoshop which i also use for some of my classes. I love how i already know some of the tools and can navigate freely with no troubles.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Even though some may think differently. I prefer my tools to be available though a program. Pixlr is only available as a website i believe. I feel some functionality is lost online.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr is solving my photography needs. I usually edit pictures, blur blemishes, and fix some faults in the background of my images. I use Pixlr for many other things like 2D Designs, etc.

  ### 37. Best app for editng

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Devin M. | Senior Data Analyst, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 20, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The product is very user-friendly and easy to understand people with little knowledge of photo editing can also use pixlr and can create some good content. They brighten and darken are the features that are unique.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

It is a full manual photo editing app and will recommend you anything, tools are also limited.  Some of its filters are useless you can never use them they are just very dark damage image quality.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use them a lot I have not seen these two editing tools on any other photo editing app even auto fix , auto contrast , red eye effect these are tools that take pixlr to another level. I mostly combine them with some other editing apps and trust me guys the results are commendable. After editing all the images I put them on my business social pages. The engagement of customers has been increased a lot.

  ### 38. Gets the job done quickly

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Andrew Z. | Marketing Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 04, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

no required cost to use, contains most of the features photoshop has

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

lacks a few features that photoshop does, UI can be hard to work with at times

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Provides a cheap alternative to Photoshop, making marketing cheaper and easier

  ### 39. Best Online Image Editor

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rinky B. | Senior Software Architect, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 16, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Easy to use
A web-based tool which gives me the freedom to use it from anywhere.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I need to use the mirror effect on the image often, which is absent here. Rest, I am pretty happy with it.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have been using it for the last 7 to 8 years even when it was not rebranded as Pixlr X. It was Pixlr Suite at that time, I believe.
It is useful for editing images especially when you just want to change the image size, crop, want to remove the background etc.

  ### 40. Best photo editing solution on the go

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rahul R. | Music Producer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr allows me to edit, collage, and share visual content easily. The tools provided within the application are straight forward and can give great results within few clicks. It is my go to app for editing photos and sharing it on social media.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr has smartphone app for Android which I use most of the time. The camera provided within the app is very basic. It just has few features to click and use photos. It would be great if the camera feature on the app had features which are available in most of the other apps. Even the stock camera app has filters and other camera options these days. So, features for camera capture can be improved.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Tine is biggest concern in today's lifestyle. No one wants to spend hours in editing photos for social media. The Pixlr app has features such as collage maker which is helpful. Also, the built in templates provided in the app are quite useful.

  ### 41. Picture and Video editing for marketing

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** ma a. | Digital developer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 05, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I would recommend it to the marketing team in regards to making social media posts and editing TikTok or youtube videos. I like that it has to advertisements as well as is very user-friendly and easy to learn due to their tips and guides provided.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

They do not have recommendations for auto-adjust in regards to editing pictures nor recommendations regarding which filter pre-set would suit the image being edited

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It acts as both a video and photo editing software which helps in regards to editing simutaneously. They have different pre-sets in regards to whether it's an Instagram post, Facebook ad youtube video etc.

  ### 42. No-frills, free photo editor

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** William David W. | Freelance Writer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 24, 2019

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Easy to navigate and use free photo editor. Clear and effective interface. Perfect for basic photo edits such as cropping, resizing and sharpening, plus increasing contrast, brightness or colour.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

There are occasional crashes and problems running flash. The advertising can get annoying and in the way at times. Sometimes you click it instead of the image you are editing, and it takes a few seconds to get past it and save or export.

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

For those thinking of using Pixlr Express I would say consider what kind of edits you need to make to photos. If it is only basic edits such as cropping, resizing and sharpening, then it is perfect for you. If however, you require more demanding edits then Pixl Editor or Adobe Photoshop would be a better choice. Pixlr Express is an excellent basic photo editor that is quick and cost-effective

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I can quickly and easily edit photos for articles using this excellent photo editor. I find that Pixlr Editor is time-saving for basic photo edits due to its straightforward navigation and ease of use - especially in comparison to other similar but more complicated software like Adobe Photoshop.

  ### 43. Powerful Free Photo Editor that is Easy to Use with Plenty of Features

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Cameron M. | Technology Integration Coach, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 12, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express has a lot of features for a free program. I use it in Chrome, but it is available for other devices. Though some features are locked, there are plenty of features to use in the free version. 

It is easy to get started. You can create an account or sign in with Google. You can start new and choose from suggested formats such as Photo, Social, Web, Print, or Video. Or you can start by adding your own image. You can also add items as separate layers, including images, frames, text, and shapes. Once you add an image, there are many ways to enhance or edit it. Some of my favorites are:

Resize: You can resize the page easily and constrain proportions if needed. 

Add text: you can type your own or use ready-made sticker-like messages. These can be animated using the animation tool.

Cutout:  You choose a layer by clicking it and then can remove parts of the background using one of the cutout tools, including - shape, magic, draw, or lasso. This tool is advanced for a free web-based tool. You also have the option to invert the cutout. The AI cutout feature is for premium users, but you can do plenty with the free options. 

You can add media like shapes and pictures, but some are only available in the premium version.

The cropping and rotate features are easy to use.

The effect features allow you to change your picture to black and white, sepia, etc. You select the layer you want to change and apply the effect.

The retouch tool makes it easy to get rid if blemishes in the picture. You can also clone part of a picture and stamp it somewhere else. For example, you can clone an eye and stamp it somewhere else. Retouch also allows you to blur parts of an image. This feature might be helpful if you need to blur out a name or face.

The draw tool allows you to draw freehand with a brush or pen or add shapes. 

You can save it as an image or document with a choice of quality levels and file types. The app shows the file size for the format you choose.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

The cutout tool didn't always work as expected, but when it does work, it makes customizing a photo easy.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Editing photos when needing to change size or blur faces or words in a picture. Students learn to create and edit using online tools, which is included in our digital literacy standards.

  ### 44. Don't Adobe money? Try Pixlr!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Reginald G. | Coordinated Entry Systems Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 20, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I like that Pixlr has great photo editing features built free into an online platform. As a freelance web designer on a limited budget, it helps me do professional work without high overhead.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

I wouldn't say I like that this has not been mimicking a desktop app like Canva has done with their online platform. I would like to be able to use the app without having to be online or would like where it interfaces online to store designs.

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

The cursor interface is a little different than others, but you can get used to it. It carries most features you would want from a photo editor regardless of skill set.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

For me, using Pixlr solves the problem of creating great work without the expense budget as other more established designers. With limited income and a growing family, being strategic and frugal is crucial.

  ### 45. Quick effecient image edition on the fly!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Maryse G. | Operational Security Analyst, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 07, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I love that it has just enough features for quick and easy image editing; well done. There are just enough features for most common editing needs. It makes it faster as there are few features to look through to find what you need and get it done swiftly.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

It is not a good choice if you need to edit an image that you require to be a large size beyond Pixlr image size limits. For example, I won't use Pixlr for pictures of my art that I print in large dimensions because of quality loss.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I get to accelerate image editing for most common editing and composition needs with excellent quality, mainly for the web. I love how I save time with no extra complication and research for the exact features I need.

  ### 46. Great for being free

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Matthew F. | Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 30, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

I really like the toolset they offer for being a free product.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Their toolset is limited because the product is free, and not as fine-grained as other photo-editing applications.

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

Ensure that what you need to do can be done in the app before wasting your time trying to find it

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Quick edits that people need for their projects.

  ### 47. Minimum investment, maximum output.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Naincy J. | Research Analyst, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 08, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express provides us with top-notch graphic design features. The best part of the software is that it doesn't take up much storage. It offers us great satisfaction with editing.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express has a quality that is understood by everybody. Its interface is very familiar to use, but the problem of network glitches should be solved as it maximizes the time duration of the task.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express is solving the daily poster-making problem. The collage and editing feature helps to create festive posters quickly. It provides remarkable editing experiences.

  ### 48. Pixlr Express is a great option for quick photo editing on the go.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jeremy M. | Nurse Medical Manager Sr, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 26, 2021

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

Pixlr Express is an online based photo editing software that allows you to edit photos quickly with pretty convenient features with ease. It allows you to export to multiple formats and make several adjustments.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

Unfortunately Pixlr Express goes by a freemium model that will allow you to use most but not all features for free. There is a paywall that limits you from using some useful features and the UI could use a bit of work when looking for specific features or tools.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Pixlr Express helps me edit promotional materials for varying graphic design projects with ease and also to make edits to promotional or personal photographs which helps to create memorable photos.

  ### 49. All Potential to Be Your Go-to Photo Editor

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Real Estate | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 12, 2021

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

- It's free
- Very simple and intuitive user interface
- Supports all major formats including PSDs!
- Has a wide array of effects
- Compared to its competitors, it's pretty impressive
- 30 day free trial of premium version

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

- Some features, like focus adjustment, glitch, and dispersion, are not usable in free version
- Could have had one-click background removal like other major competitors

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

It's great for the bucks. The free version is great enough for day-to-day use. But if you want to level up your game here, you can go for the premium version which lets you try it for 1 month for free. Don't forget to play around with the filters and overlays tool.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am using mostly for its impressive range of filters that let me 'filterize' my project images in a fast manner. I am also extensively using the overlay features for creative output.

  ### 50. Pixlr Express: Is it good?

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Graphic Design | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 08, 2022

**What do you like best about Pixlr Express?**

The smooth user interface and noob-proof features.

**What do you dislike about Pixlr Express?**

What I dislike about it is that it is missing some features that you loved using on Canva or Adobe Photoshop.

**Recommendations to others considering Pixlr Express:**

Make everything smooth and easy and out a lot of resources, just like Canva.

**What problems is Pixlr Express solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It consumes a lot of browser memory and it tends to be laggy slowing everything down.


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