NHS Library: Images: Edit/Store/Present Images

Web-based Image Editing Tools

Edit your photos or create new images using these web-based tools. No downloads necessary.

FotoFlexer
Basic editing functions like retouch, crop, resize, and special effects like added animations or text. Source images from picasa, flickr, upload.
Phoenix Image Editor
Advanced tools from Aviary suite of creative products. Editing, effects, layers. Import images from photo sharing sites or your computer. Tutorials, sharing features. Taylon integrated screen capture utility available as firefox addon.
Picnik
Photo editing tools, including auto-fix, rotate, crop, special effects. Source images from picassa, flickr, your computer. All tools online, no downloads or installations required. Google product.
Pixlr
Advanced photo editing and image creation tools. Many similarities to Photoshop. Open images from your computer or URL. Pixlr Express for basic edits. Firefox addon. No registration required.
Splashup
Multiple image editing, layers, filters, brushes, text editing. Use with photo sharing sites or upload images.
Sumo Paint
Advanced photo editing and image creation tools. Many similarities to Photoshop. Pro version available for a fee.

Web-based Presentation and Viewing Tools

Web-based presentation tools that work well with images, and viewing tools for images and multimedia.

Prezi
Non-linear whiteboard style presentation tool with zoom, pan, draw, and rotate features. Imbed images and video easily. Download completed presentations or publish and share.
SlideRocket
Crisp design elements. Integrated image, video, sound, and web 2.0 tools. Collaborative editing and sharing capabilities. Download options with subscription only.
Google Docs Presentations
Basic presentation tool. Integrated with other Google docs features. Share, download, embed.

Image Storage and Sharing

The following sites offer free image storage space for users, and a range of functions that allow you to share, tag, and manage your personal image collections.

Please note that these sites only allow users to upload content they have created (your own photographs or image products). Images scanned from books, downloaded from the web or databases, or acquired from other sources, should not be uploaded into image sharing sites.

Expono
Unlimited storage and photos stored in original size and format. Advanced privacy settings, geotagging, integrated pixlr editing tools.
Flickr
Includes content from individuals and institutions, including the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, and New York Public Library. Tag and share photos. Assign Creative Commons licenses to your work so others know how to use and cite it. Extensive app garden and integration into web utilities.
Photobucket
Unlimited storage, with some restrictions. Images resized on upload. Tag and share. Integrated editing and slideshow tools.
Picasa
Upload photos, create albums, annotate and share. Integrated Picasa image editing tools. Google product.