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For now, it only works with iPhone 17's rear cameras.

By Jibin Joseph
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Google’s Magic Eraser can get rid of unwanted items in a photo, but Apple and Microsoft also offer tools that will perform the same trick. Here's how they work.

By Lance Whitney
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Your photos deserve a better showcase than your phone screen. Get the lowest prices and the sharpest prints with the best photo printing services we've tested.

By Michael Muchmore
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Adobe Photoshop is the finest photo editing software out there, but its subscription price can be substantial. The best Photoshop replacements we've tested can do what you need for less money.

By Michael Muchmore
Photoshop alternatives

Whether you take casual selfies or work professionally as a photographer, the best photo editing software we've tested will help you get the most out of your images.

By Michael Muchmore
The Best Photo Editing Software for 2019

Gemini's new Nano Banana model is great for editing images with AI. Try it out for yourself with these five tips, ranging from creating custom filters to removing imperfections.

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DxO PhotoLab delivers unparalleled noise reduction, lens profile-based corrections, and local adjustments, all without requiring you to import images or pay an ongoing subscription fee.

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By Michael Muchmore
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4.5 Editors' Choice

Canva offers an eye-popping variety of AI-powered graphic design tools that effectively help you move ideas from your imagination to the screen or print—no matter your skill level.

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By Shelby Putnam Tupper
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Luminar Neo’s intuitive interface and smart tools make it easy to enhance photos without the learning curve, and it only costs $80.

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Apple's Shortcuts app lets me merge two or more iPhone photos into one shot with just a few taps, no third-party photo-editing apps needed. Here's how I do it.

By Clay Halton
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Adobe Photoshop Elements provides a quick solution for design hobbyists. You can now grab a three-year license for $40 less in today's deal.

By George Yang
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Macs support a wide assortment of top-notch photo editing software. Based on ease of use, capabilities, and performance, these are the best photo editing apps for macOS we've tested.

By Michael Muchmore
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5.0 Editors' Choice

Adobe Photoshop is the world's most capable image editing software, with mind-blowing AI effects, strong collaboration features, and unmatched auto-selection tools, all in a helpful and polished interface.

Get Adobe Photoshop from $22.99 Per month (Annual Plan, Paid Monthly)
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By Michael Muchmore
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With this all-in-one AI-enhanced editing toolkit, you can get desktop-level photo editing features on your phone, including enhancing, retouching, adjusting lighting, and more.

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Whether you're a professional designer or just want to create beautiful digital art, you can't go wrong with any of the best graphic design apps we've tested.

By Shelby Putnam Tupper
The Best Graphic Design Software

Don’t leave your photos scattered on various cameras and phones. Use one of the best online photo storage services we've tested to keep them all together, accessible from anywhere, and easy to share.

By Michael Muchmore
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An appealing choice for non-designers, Adobe Express is a capable and welcoming template-based tool for creating attractive content and designs in a flash.

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Adobe Lightroom Classic remains the gold standard among pro photo workflow software, with top-notch organization tools, state-of-the-art adjustments, and all the output and printing options you could want.

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By Michael Muchmore
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Illustrator and Photoshop rule their respective graphic design and image editing roosts, but they have some overlapping features. I break down all the details based on my extensive experience, so you can pick the best one for your creative projects.

By Michael Muchmore
Adobe Illustrator vs. Adobe Photoshop: What's the Difference?
4.5 Editors' Choice

Adobe Lightroom offers most of the same editing tools as professional-minded alternatives in a slick interface, making it the best photography workflow app for serious enthusiasts.

$11.99 Per Month for Adobe Lightroom 1TB Plan (Annual Plan, Paid Monthly)
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By Michael Muchmore
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