Splashup: I can’t believe it’s not Photoshop
By Reggie · October 11, 2008
With Web2.0 we’ve seen the introduction of many remarkable web applications that would not be possible just a few years ago. Microsoft has seen growth from competitor products like OpenOffice.org and Google Docs.
Now it’s time for Adobe Photoshop to start feeling the pressure from online competitors in their space. Introducing Splashup (formerly Fauxto).
Splashup is a 100% free web-based image editing application, and will run in all major browsers. The tool makes grabbing and editing photos from sharing sites like Facebook, Flickr, or Picasa a snap.
Once you have your artwork open, you’ll feel like you’re running a desktop application. The menus drop down, tool palettes are in familiar locations, and the interface is very clean.
One note of caution for you newbie’s to photo editing. Strangely enough I noticed that Splashup has a help button, but it’s grayed out. So if you are seeking to build your knowledge through a helpful interface, you may need to investigate another photo editing tool.
A few competitors include:
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oooh, i’m totally checking this out, thanks Reggie!
Hey Lani – You may find its limits pretty quick with your supreme skills!
But it’s a great option for free! I love that it works with photo sharing sites.
Very kool. In my career as a graphic designer, I know PhotoShop well, but it can be overwhelming for most. THis is a great alternative for the average person.
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Cheers,
HEidi
Gotta love the free software. I’ll check it out. Thanks.