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Helpful tools for digital photography

Explore these tools for storing, editing and using your digital photos. Some of these tools are software-based - you install them on your computer. Others are web-based - you access them via a web browser such as Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. Many online tools require that you register, but most of those listed below have at least some free services.


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iPhoto

organize & edit photos; design books, cards, calendars, etc.; order online.
(Mac only)
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iWork '08

word processing, layout, presentation, spreadsheets; easy access to iPhoto
(Mac only)
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Skitch

grab screenshots, iSight shots or iPhoto images; draw & write; resize, save, drag, upload
(Mac only)
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ComicLife

use your photos, images or iSight snaps to create comics and more
(Mac/Win)
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Flickr

organize and share photos online; use affiliated tools for enhancing and printing
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Photobucket

image hosting, free photo sharing and video sharing
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Picasa

organize and share photos online; part of Google
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Shutterfly

organize & share photos online; order prints, books, cards, calendars, etc.
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Snapfish

organize & share photos online; order prints, books, cards, calendars, etc.
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SlideShare

post & share slideshows line
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BubbleShare

share photos online; add captions and more
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VoiceThread

share images, videos, etc. online; record your voice, add captions, and share
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Jing

capture images or video, add audio and share online. Hybrid desktop and online program.
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Picnik

edit photos online; free and premium/enhanced versions
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Imagekind

Print, frame & put your favorite Flickr photos on canvas or sell your art in your own online gallery
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NationsIllustrated

Public domain photos from around the world







Note: I am not endorsing any particular program. These are simply tools that I have found helpful. Please share your ideas for tools and more, on our photo wiki.