Online Photo Editor
Add a photo, then choose adjustments, filters, text and frames. See the result instantly and save it at the original size.
🔒 Your images are processed in this browser and are never uploaded.
How to get the most out of a no-install photo editor
Phone photos taken indoors often come out yellowish, and shots in the shade tend to look bluish. The most natural fix is to correct the colour first with Warmth, then set the overall look with Brightness and Contrast, and finally nudge Saturation up a little. Moving the sliders in steps of 10–20 rather than all at once keeps the photo from looking overdone.
Filters are just preset combinations of slider values. After picking one you can keep refining with the sliders, and if you don't like the result, press Reset to start over. The preview is shown small so it stays responsive, but when you save, the photo is redrawn at the original size so quality is preserved.
| If your photo is… | Adjust first | Suggested values |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowish from indoor lighting | Warmth | -20 to -40 |
| Backlit with a dark face | Raise brightness, lower contrast | Brightness +20, contrast -10 |
| Flat-looking food or landscape | Sharpen · Saturation | Sharpen 30, saturation +15 |
| Moody shots for social media | Vintage filter + Polaroid | Vignette 30–50 |
Too much sharpening creates white halos along edges, so we recommend staying under 50. Vignette gently darkens the corners to draw the eye to the centre, which suits portraits and food photos. White text with the outline turned on stays readable even on bright backgrounds.
For big captions at the top and bottom, the Meme Maker is easier, and to stamp your name or source repeatedly, use Add Watermark. More photo tools are in Image Tools.
Frequently asked questions
Does editing reduce the quality of my photo?
While you edit, you see a smaller preview so everything stays fast, but when you save, the photo is redrawn from scratch at its original size. PNG has no quality loss, and JPG is saved at 92% quality, which is hard to tell apart by eye. The one exception is iPhone Safari: its canvas limit means photos larger than about 16 megapixels are scaled to fit.
How do I move the text on the photo?
Type your text, then tap or drag anywhere on the preview to place it. Both mouse and touch work. If you choose the Polaroid frame, you can move the text into the white strip at the bottom, which is perfect for a date or a short caption.
Can I still fine-tune after choosing a filter?
Yes. Choosing a filter sets the brightness, contrast, saturation and other sliders to that filter's values, and you can keep moving the sliders from there. Press Reset to go back to the start.
Are my photos stored on a server?
No. Everything from opening the photo to adjustments, text and saving happens inside the browser on your device. Nothing is sent to the CalcLab server.