The conditions are not always going to be perfect for your photos. But there are methods and techniques to make quite a few improvements afterwards. Editing photos is no longer routine work only for professionals. Knowing how to edit digital photos are almost as important nowadays as having a good camera an knowing how to use it. There is a lot of software – free as well as professional programmes such as Photoshop – to touch up, correct, add effects to, or creatively alter your photos. You can even add or remove objects.
Using photo editing software, you can not only further improve already successful photos, but also save images you thought you had lost. You will find a wide range of software for your computer on the Internet. Many programs are available for both Mac and Windows PCs.
The smartphone is a constant companion and always ready at hand, especially for snapshots. It doesn’t matter if you have taken landscape pictures, architectural photos, portrait shots or selfies – with the right photo app, you can easily edit your pictures. For image editing, special effects or filters, photomontages or photo collages, there are numerous free photo apps available. The image editing programs are often available for both Android and iOS devices. Depending on the operating system of your smartphone or tablet, these can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the App Store. We’ll give you an overview of the different mobile alternatives to Photoshop and the like, so you can start working on your picture right after it’s taken.
Everyone knows it: You are at an extraordinary place or at a special event and want to capture every moment. You take a large number of pictures and the really beautiful ones unfortunately get lost in the crowd. You can read here how to solve this problem and how best to organise your photo database. We'll explain how to save your favourite pieces in order to have quick access to them and avoid data chaos. Also find out what backup options are available to archive images quickly and securely and to have access to your favourite moments from anywhere.