Although lately online image editors have made a huge step forward, designers usually pay no attention to them - none of them can match the capabilities with Photoshop. However, apart from designers, image editors in their work, and marketers often use (for example, drawing banners, images for presentations or site). And usually, they do not need fancy photoshop filters, but only the most basic tools for combining images, text and drawing simple objects. In such cases, the online alternative to Photoshop can be very useful.We have compiled a list of the top 5 tools in this series. And he online Photoshop Express in our rating is not got (and bought by Google Picnick ) - because These services are only suitable for cropping photos and removing "red eye". We selected only those services that marketers can actually use in their work.

1. Pixlr

Perhaps, at this point Pixlr - it's the best option that pleases stability, speed and a sophisticated user interface. Its functionality is very similar to Photoshop and contains almost all the basic tools. Provides great opportunities for working with layers and filters. In addition, Pixlr provides API, which enables the use of a graphical editor in your website or web application.

2. Splashup

Splashup virtually concedes nothing Pixlr and speed and functionality - there are layers and effects, and a full-fledged drawing. Very comfortable, nice interface. You can upload images from your computer or from the Internet. However, there is one big drawback - many local languages is not supported.

3. Aviary

Aviary - this is not just an online image editor - a set of eight online tools to work with raster and vector graphics, creating screenshots, 3D-imaging, image effects, icons, and even audio files. Note that in the Aviary smart enough to use the main advantage of online applications - tools for collaborative work on the drawings. In addition, Aviary provides an online supermarket where you can buy or find free templates and graphics for their work.

4. SUMO Paint

SUMO Paint - very functional editing reminiscent of the old version of Photoshop. Provides full support for layers, a variety of effects and filters. But it is quite slow when it comes to download or save the images. In addition, some things confuse those who are working to instill in Photoshop - such as the desire to place all the elements of the editor in a single layer.

5. CloudCanvas

In contrast to all of the above services, CloudCanvas does not work in Flash, but in HTML5 (this is especially important for users of iPad). He appeared short time ago, so can not yet boast equally rich functionality. Instead, he works with raster and vector images with - ie is a mixture of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. CloudCanvas contains a library of more than 30,000 clip art and 500 fonts. And it is very easy to work with images that can be easily added from Google Images and other sites.