Images should be the lifeblood of your content marketing strategy. Great content without any images likely won’t get many shares, much buzz, or any viral promotion. But that’s easier said than done, right? Making images that are visually pleasing can be time-consuming.
We don’t all have the creativity or design skills to do it, either. Heck, I surely don’t have the creativity to produce diverse designs from scratch. But I know I need the visuals if I want my content to be viewed and shared.
Without visuals, I’d probably drive 50% less traffic. So I make it a priority. That number can be tough to hit when I can’t think of creative designs, but thankfully, there are a ton of free (or crazy cheap) image editing tools that make you look like a professional.
And that means you can shave time off your day with just a few minutes of image editing. And thankfully, almost all of them are easy to use even if you have little-to-no experience with graphic design.
Here are 5 image editing tools that make you look like a pro and will drive your social shares through the roof:
1. Canva
It’s got some of the most incredible, diverse features and templates out there. And to top it all off: Almost everything on it is free to use except for a few advanced, premium templates and icons.
But even those cost just a few dollars to use!
Canva is hands down one of the best image editing tools you can use. You can export files directly to your computer or social media, and the templates are almost unlimited.
For example, if you want to create a graphic for a Facebook post, there is a template for it.
If you want to create social media branding, there are tons of templates for that, too. So let’s dive into the tool and all of the great features that it can provide for you.
Canva is all around one of the best free image editing tools on the market. And in my opinion, it’s the easiest to use.
You just click to edit then drag and drop any other elements to your liking. Use Canva to create fast social media images or great headers for your next blog post — or anything in between.
2. Watermark Remover (Free)
Watermark Remover is another great photo editing tool which help you to create best quality photos. You can create any single photo or remove any watermark from photos as well as videos.
Best features of this watermark remover tool is edit any photo with same quality and you can thief photos from other users easily. This tools basically use for removing watermark from photo and videos.
Features:
- User friendly.
- Easy to use.
- Perfect design.
- Fast server.
- No need to sign up.
- No need of expert user.
3. PicMonkey
PicMonkey is another helpful tool to use when it comes to image editing. If you aren’t a graphic designer but want crystal clear images with high production value, PicMonkey is one of your best bets.
PicMonkey is similar to Canva but lacks the diverse template and preset options that Canva has. What it lacks in templates, though, it makes up for in diverse image editing capabilities. Canva doesn’t allow you to edit things like curves and levels or touch up portrait-style photos.
PicMonkey is a great tool for the everyday person who needs detailed image editing but doesn’t want to get bogged down by advanced, technical programs.
If you want to create a beautiful photo in just a few minutes that is less focused on text and templates, this should be your go-to tool.
4. Snappa
Snappa is similar to Canva in the fact that it has countless, high-quality templates to start from. They are some of the best free icons I have ever seen.
Canva offers icons, but most of the top-quality ones cost money. You can share your graphics directly from Snappa in seconds, saving you the time it takes to download and schedule on a different tool.
You can even use the tool to resize existing images, which is a lifesaver when it comes to repurposing content for different platforms.
Snappa is an awesome tool if you love to use icons or stock photos in your work. If you like instant social scheduling, Snappa has that, too.
Simply hit “Share” in the top-right corner and you can connect social media accounts and even send content to Buffer for scheduling.
Take advantage of the diverse, free offerings from Snappa if you want images that make you look like a professional designer.
5. PiktoChart
Beyond just basic image editing for social media, AdWords or Facebook Ads, Piktochart is centered around infographics.
Piktochart is one of my favorite free tools for making infographics. Usually, infographics can take quite a bit of time to create.
They are a laborious process that can require professional designers and lots of money. But you don’t need any of that.
Piktochart is extremely simple and easy to use, and I’ve used it countless times for making infographics on QuickSprout.
Piktochart is one of my favorite infographic tools because they have some of the best free options on the market. And they don’t try to trick you into buying anything.
What you see is what you get. If you want a high-quality infographic editing tool, this is your best bet.
6. Pixlr
Now that we’ve covered some of the best image editing tools on the market, it’s time for one of my all-time favorites. This tool isn’t for the faint of heart, though.
It’s meant for more experienced users who want deep customization options and who have a basic background in graphic design.
If you don’t have experience developing graphics out of a blank canvas, you might find this tool a bit frustrating.
Pixlr’s photo editor resembles Photoshop almost exactly. It has just about every editing feature you’d find in a paid tool.
It’s definitely not the easiest tool on the market to use, but if you are looking for a tool with more free customization options, Pixlr is a great one.
It’s completely free and allows you to experiment more with customization. You can build graphics from the ground up or simply stitch them together like you would in Photoshop.
Go ahead and give it a try today!
Conclusion
Images should always be a focus in your content marketing and social media strategies. They are great for driving shares and clicks that plain text just can’t make happen. But how do you create images when you have no graphic design experience?
Thankfully for us, there are tons of free tools online that have templates and drag-and-drop style design.
These tools are amazing for creating designs in a fraction of the time without the need to learn graphic design skills.
Most of these tools have thousands of free themes, icons, and tools for you to use!
Start by using Watermark Remover.
It’s one of the most popular image editing tools on the market. It’s great for fast, easy designs for almost anything you can think of.
Try PicMonkey for diverse portrait editing and more advanced tools with an easy interface.
Snappa is excellent if you want high-quality icons and integrated social publishing.
Pixlr is the most advanced of the tools but offers incredible Photoshop-quality features for free.
