fotoeditors

Fotoeditors are software tools and services that enable editing of digital images. They range from simple applications that adjust brightness or color to comprehensive programs that support multi-layer compositing, retouching, and fine-grained color correction. They may be desktop programs, mobile apps, or web services, and can handle single images or batches.

Core features typically include non-destructive editing, layers and masks, selection tools, and retouching capabilities. They offer color correction options such as curves, levels, and white balance, as well as exposure adjustments, sharpening, and noise reduction. Additional functions often include cloning and healing, content-aware fill, and a variety of filters or effects. Many editors support RAW file processing, color spaces and profiles, and export outputs in common formats like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or WEBP. Advanced editors may provide scripting, plugins, or batch processing workflows.

Fotoeditors serve a broad user base, including photographers, graphic designers, and social media creators, for tasks such as portrait retouching, image restoration, compositing, and stylistic editing. They come in several forms: desktop applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, GIMP, and Corel PaintShop Pro; mobile apps like Lightroom Mobile, Snapseed, and VSCO; and web-based editors such as Pixlr or Fotor. Some workflows combine plugins or presets with a primary editor to streamline production.

The field developed from early raster editors in the late 1980s and 1990s to emphasize non-destructive, layer-based workflows and broader capabilities, including HDR and advanced masking. Licensing varies from subscription models to perpetual licenses and open-source options, reflecting diverse user needs and budgets.