Big Changes on PicMonkey: What to do?

December 22nd, 2018
I noticed that PicMonkey is changing. They are now wanting to charge $5.99/month, $9.99/month or $24.99/month depending on your preference. It has a ton more features and you can do a lot on it, BUT. I am but a humble dabbler, and I don't need all that. Also, $72/year is a pretty steep price for me. I hate to stop using it, but it seems the time has come. Anyone know of a free or inexpensive photo editor I can use? My abilities and time are limited, so it has to be SIMPLE. Thank you for your suggestions!
December 22nd, 2018
If you have an Apple computer or iPad you can use the built in photo editor. If you have a windows or an Android device you may want to give the Google photo editor a go.
December 22nd, 2018
FastStone is a nice simple program.
December 22nd, 2018
@pej @chapjohn Thank you, Paul and John! I'll check them out!
December 22nd, 2018
As an Ace member you get the basic Picmonkey for free. Upload your picture to 365 and then in the right hand column select "edit in Picmonkey". When you're finished on Picmonkey you can then save the photo back on to 365. If you want a version in your computer, then from 365 left click on your photo, select "save image as" and so on...
December 23rd, 2018
I used to Use FastStone like John @chapjohn above or if you edit on your mobile, snapseed.
December 23rd, 2018
@juliedduncan

I use FastStone, free to download just a request for a one-off donation. Does all I need.
December 24th, 2018
@olivetreeann Thank you, Ann!
December 24th, 2018
@adi314 Thanks for the suggestion, Adi!
December 24th, 2018
@quietpurplehaze Thank you, Hazel! :)
December 24th, 2018
@juliedduncan
I don't know if anyone has tried Affinity but it looks amazing - it's a once off flat fee, no subscription, very reasonably priced, and they're doing 20% off at the moment https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/desktop/ so it would be €43.99 or approx $50

They also have a designer app and a free beta version of their new publisher https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/

I must say I'm intrigued, even though I have Photoshop & Lightroom, if anyone has it I'd love to find out if it's as good as it looks!
December 24th, 2018
Have you looked at Polarr? There is a free basic version and paid options are USD 1.99 per month.

www.polarr.co
December 24th, 2018
@m2016 Thanks, Mel! A friend of mine mentioned Affinity, which got this whole question started for me. I'll check it out. :)
December 24th, 2018
@helstor Thank you, Helge! I'll check into it! :)
December 29th, 2018
Picasa is free and can be fun
December 30th, 2018
@yrhenwr Thank you, David! :)
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