Photo Effects Software

<p>I want a program that i can use to add effects (such as sepia, b&w, etc), but i dont want it to change how many megapixels the photo is. Is there one? Also is there one that doesnt cost heaps of money? If so what is it? Thanks.</p>

<p>GIMP - free.</p>

<p>Picasa - free, very easy to use, excellent for cataloging and keeping track of your photos since it can be set to routinely scan your computer for new photos. The only software I've found that's better than Picasa for the same type of efficient workflow editing is Adobe's Lightroom, which costs over $100 but is available with a 30 day free trial.</p>

<p>Snapseed offers lots of fun and useful editing tweaks, and is very easy to use. The trial version is free and full featured. I didn't buy it for my PC, but the app price is very reasonable and it's a good alternative to Hipstamatic and Instagram photo effects.</p>

<p>I'm using this software B&W Effect <a href="http://www.topazlabs.com/">http://www.topazlabs.com/</a></p>

<p>Many cases, the software supplied with the camera can do B&W and Sepia quite allright. Which camera do you have, and which software came with it?</p>

<p>I agree with Lex and Stephen - both GIMP and Picasa provide what you likely need initially. Both are free and get regular updates. Picasa comes with the added support of easily setting up online albums for sharing, although the Google+ world is not as attractive to me as the "legacy" online Picasa albums were.</p>

I will add one more.....

 

Pixlr Online Editor. I have used it for cloning, dodging, burning etc and it has an interesting set of effects.

Its free and no need to download anything.