PIXLR
Making Photo Editing Fun and Easy
PIXLR - Fun with Photos!
Pixlr is fun, easy, FREE photo editing software available on PC and mobile devices. Pixlr offers over 600 overlays, effects and borders that can be added to any image uploaded from your pc or webcam or even the internet. You can also create collages with images with many different options to choose from and there are various ways in which you can customize collages to fit your specific needs. There are three different "levels" of Pixlr that meet the needs of novice through professional users. The interface is clear and straightforward and has a multitude of tools to use to edit photographs. The easier versions, Pixlr Express and Pixlr O-Matic are perfect for students in elementary to use as they begin to explore the world of photo editing!
Uses & Ideas
Teachers can customize images to arouse curiosity and interactivity in daily lessons. For art classes, it would be a wonderful resource for graphic arts and design instruction. Because it is free and easy to use, this tool is great for students to use to create their own collages and images to enhance assignments and projects.
Some Examples:
Art Club: Students use the software to create their own pop art images in the style of Andy Warhol
Interactive Journals: Ask students to take pictures while on a field trip. After the field trip, students use the software to enhance photos to use as a part of their interactive journals.
Class "book": Student pictures are put together in a collage to create a class book on a particular topic. Example: Texas
Human Body Parts: Students can take pictures of each other, modify them to their needs in pixlr and then use them as paper dolls to locate/label body parts either in another software program or on paper.
What are people saying about Pixlr?
"I was impressed with how much it does for a free product, especially it's integration with Google Drive...." - Chad
"Pixlr Express is a fun and powerful photo editor that lets you quickly corp, resize and fine-tune.....many people say it is great!" - 1D Fan of
"User interface is great and the options are all there. Brilliant app to turn your iPhone or iPod into a nifty little edicting machine. A must for every photographer...." - Jack Andrew Jones
What do you need to use Pixlr?
- Internet
- PC
- Mobile Device (download as app)
Lets give it a try!!!!
Click HERE for your very own handout to walk you through Pixlr!!!!
Log into www.pixlr.com. Once you log in, click Click Pixlr Express.
Next, click on URL in Pixlr Express and copy and paste one of these links to practice modifying:
Coke can: http://www.schmoozemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/coke-can.jpg
Dog: http://assets.dogtime.com/breed/profile/image/4d3771f10106195669001f8c/max_400_beagle.jpg
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