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Seven Photoshop alternatives: Online image editors reviewed and rated

Pixlr

Pixlr is a truly impressive Photoshop replacement with layers, history, levels and all the tools you'd expect. As well as the usual brushes and boxes, the toolbar also includes effects such as sponge and smudge tools, and distorting pinch and bloat options. The list of filters is one of the longest we've seen, including everything from scanlines and heatmap to a nifty tilt-shift effect.

Effects benefit from real-time previewing, which even with 12-megapixel photos only briefly lags. With Web-sized images, changes are previewed near-instantly.

CNET UK verdict: A true Photoshop replacement -- in your Web browser! A vast range of effects and filters make this our new favourite image editor. 9/10

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