PhotoFiltre

Name: PhotoFiltre
Availability: InStock
Author: Antonio Da Cruz

PhotoFiltre is a free image editor for basic photo retouching and graphic work. It includes over 100 filters, selection tools, drawing tools, clone stamping, and batch processing. It opens JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and ICO files. Windows only. Note that this is the free version - it does not have layer support (layers require the paid PhotoFiltre Studio at around 35 EUR).

What it does

Open an image and adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation through Image > Adjust. The filter library covers blur, sharpen, noise, stylize, texture, and deformation effects. Each filter has a preview before you apply it, so you can compare the result without committing.

Selection tools include rectangle, ellipse, polygon, lasso, and magic wand. Once you select an area, you can cut, copy, apply filters to just that region, or fill it with a color or pattern. The clone stamp (Ctrl+click to set source, then paint) copies pixels from one spot to another for removing blemishes or unwanted objects.

Batch processing (Tools > Batch Process) lets you resize, rotate, convert formats, and apply filters to entire folders of images at once. This is the feature that sets PhotoFiltre apart from Paint or similar basic editors.

Advantages

Completely free with no trial limits or watermarks
Over 100 built-in filters with live preview
Batch processing handles bulk resize and format conversion
Tiny install size and loads almost instantly

Drawbacks

No layer support in the free version
Cannot open RAW camera files
Windows only, no macOS or Linux builds
GIMP is free and far more capable for serious editing

Who it is for

PhotoFiltre is for people who need quick photo fixes without learning a full editor like GIMP. I keep it installed for batch resizing photos and applying simple filters - it handles those tasks faster than opening GIMP. If you need layers, either pay for PhotoFiltre Studio or use GIMP. For browser based editing without installing anything, Photopea covers most of what PhotoFiltre does and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PhotoFiltre free?

Yes. The standard version of PhotoFiltre is free for personal and educational use. The paid PhotoFiltre Studio version adds layer support and costs around 35 EUR.

Does PhotoFiltre support layers?

No. The free version does not have layers. If you need layers, you can purchase PhotoFiltre Studio or use GIMP, which is free and supports layers.

Can PhotoFiltre batch process images?

Yes. Through Tools > Batch Process, you can resize, rotate, convert formats, and apply filters to entire folders of images at once.

What file formats does PhotoFiltre support?

PhotoFiltre opens and saves JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, ICO, and several other formats. It does not support RAW camera files.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Photo brightness and contrast correction	File › Open › Image › Adjust › Brightness/Contrast › Move the sliders › Live preview › OK.
2	Graphics filter application 2	Filter › Choose a category (Blur/Sharpen/Noise/Stylize/Texture/Deform) › Set parameters › Preview › OK.
3	Image area selection 2	Selection tool (toolbar) › Select an area (rectangle/ellipse/polygon/lasso/magic wand) › Edit › Cut/Copy/Paste.
4	Adding text to image	Text tool (T icon) › Click on the image › Type the text › Set font, size, color, and shadow › OK.
5	Pixel cloning for defect retouching	Clone Stamp tool › Hold Ctrl and click the source area › Paint over the area to repair › Copies pixels from the source.
6	Batch processing of multiple photos	Tools › Batch Process › Add files or a folder › Choose an operation (resize/rotate/format/filter) › Start › Processes all files at once.
7	Photo resize 2	Image › Image Size › Enter new dimensions › Keep proportions › OK. Crop: select an area › Image › Crop Selection.
8	Shape and line drawing 2	Line/Rectangle/Ellipse/Rounded Rectangle tool › Choose a color and thickness › Draw on the image › Hold Shift for perfect proportions.