Pixlr

Pixlr
Original author(s) Ola Sevandersson
Developer(s) Autodesk
Initial release 2008
Development status Active
Type Image tools and utilities
Website pixlr.com

Pixlr is a cloud-based set of image tools and utilities, including a number of photo editors, a screen grabber browser extension, and a photo sharing service. The suite was intended for non-professionals, however the apps range from simple to advanced photo editing. It can be used on PCs, and on smartphones or tablets using a mobile app.[1] Time put Pixlr on its list of the top 50 websites of 2013.[2] It has web-based 'paint' features similar to online image manipulation software such as Sumo Paint.[3]

History

Pixlr was founded in Sweden in 2008 by Ola Sevandersson. On 19 July 2011, Autodesk announced that they had acquired the Pixlr suite and that Sevandersson had joined the company.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Vogel, Sandra (13 June 2012). "Edit photos for free with Pixlr". pcadvisor.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  2. ↑ McCracken, Harry (1 May 2013). "50 Best Websites 2013". TIME.com. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Broida, Rick (22 June 2009). "Windows 7 Features on a Vista or XP System". PC World via the Washington Post. Retrieved 26 January 2016. ...Try a Web-based paint program. Two good free options are Pixlr and Sumo Paint....
  4. ↑ Wauters, Robin (19 July 2011). "Autodesk Acquires Online Photo Editing Service Pixlr". Retrieved 8 April 2017.
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