About Photo Tools 2
Photo Tools 2 by Broderbund is a highly capable and accessible desktop image editing suite designed for users who want clean, impactful adjustments without paying for high-end creative cloud models.
Photo Tools 2 by Broderbund is a highly capable and accessible desktop image editing suite designed for users who want clean, impactful adjustments without paying for high-end creative cloud models. Its core strength lies in its excellent balance of straightforward, single-click fixes—like the Auto Enhance and Portrait Retouch tools—alongside advanced utilities like batch processing and comprehensive RAW file support. While it lacks cloud-reliant generative features, its reliable offline processing and affordable one-time purchase price make it a highly practical option for everyday Windows users looking to refine their photography workflows.
Pros & Cons
- Provides time-saving batch processing to automate resizing and filtering across large folders.
- Employs a clean, user-friendly workspace that beginners can master without a steep learning curve.
- Features robust native RAW image conversion, handling files from almost all major camera brands.
- Offers an incredibly budget-friendly one-time fee with no recurring monthly subscription costs.
- Technical support does not feature a 24/7 instant live-chat response desk.
- Lacks real-time team collaboration or cloud-based asset sharing features.
- Does not provide advanced generative AI features like prompt-to-image styling.
- Exclusive to Windows operating systems, completely locking out macOS or Linux users.
Features
Key features
Create panoramic pictures from multiple shots and combine photos into a collage.
Remove blemishes and even out skin tones in portraits for professional-looking results.
Adjust underexposed or dark photos to bring back detail.
Modify photo contents by resizing the background or subjects without distortion.
Apply a variety of filters, lens effects like Glass, Spherize, and Wave, and stylized looks such as vintage or polaroid.
Import and work with multiple photos and layers for complex editing.
Compare and edit photos next to each other for better control.
Additional features
Fix poorly centered and misaligned subjects with dedicated tools.
Automatically correct image levels and gamma for quick improvements.
Manually adjust color levels and curves for precise control over the image's look.
Adjust the sharpness and contrast of the entire image or specific areas.
Create a variety of brush sizes for detailed editing and retouching.
Correct red-eye in images with a dedicated tool.
Add and style text on images.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Panorama & Collage
- Retouch Tool
- Shadows & Highlights
- Content-aware Scale
- Filters & Effects
- Layer Support
Countries & Languages
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About Photo Tools 2
Photo Tools 2 by Broderbund is a highly capable and accessible desktop image editing suite designed for users who want clean, impactful adjustments without paying for high-end creative cloud models.
Photo Tools 2 Details
Photo Tools 2's In-App Market Place
Does Photo Tools 2 have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Panorama & Collage
- Retouch Tool
- Shadows & Highlights
- Content-aware Scale
- Filters & Effects
- Layer Support
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Provides time-saving batch processing to automate resizing and filtering across large folders.
- Employs a clean, user-friendly workspace that beginners can master without a steep learning curve.
- Features robust native RAW image conversion, handling files from almost all major camera brands.
- Offers an incredibly budget-friendly one-time fee with no recurring monthly subscription costs.
- Technical support does not feature a 24/7 instant live-chat response desk.
- Lacks real-time team collaboration or cloud-based asset sharing features.
- Does not provide advanced generative AI features like prompt-to-image styling.
- Exclusive to Windows operating systems, completely locking out macOS or Linux users.
Photo Tools 2's Support Options
Email Address
broderbundsupport@encore.comContact
1-800-395-0277Photo Tools 2's Alternatives
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