Pixlr

Free online image editor with layered editing, quick templates and AI tools.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 7
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About Pixlr

Pixlr is a long-running family of online image editors that work in the browser without installing anything. Pixlr Editor is a layered, Photoshop-like editor with selections, masks, filters and adjustment tools, while Pixlr Express offers quick one-click edits and templates for social posts and collages. Recent versions add AI features such as background removal, generative fill, image expansion, upscaling and text-to-image generation, which use monthly credits. It is a handy option for students, bloggers and anyone who occasionally needs to crop, retouch or compose images on a borrowed or low-powered computer, and it also has mobile apps. Free use includes ads and limited saves and AI credits; low-cost Plus, Premium and team plans remove ads, unlock more tools and raise AI allowances, billed monthly or at a discount yearly. Professionals will find it lighter than desktop editors on colour management and large files.

Best for: Students and casual users who need layered image editing in the browser.

What works

Layered editing in the browser with nothing to install
Very cheap paid plans
AI tools such as background removal and generative fill

Why people leave

Free tier shows ads and limits saves
AI features run on limited credits
Not suited to professional colour-managed work

Top Pixlr alternatives

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1
Photopea
Free browser editor that closely mimics Photoshop and opens PSDs.
65.3
2
Fotor
Online editor with stronger templates and AI headshots.
62.6
3
BeFunky
Simple photo editor, collage maker and designer in one.
59.6
4
Adobe Express
Quick edits and templates backed by Adobe tools.
54.0
5
Canva
Template-led design with basic photo editing.
50.2

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Pixlr: common questions

Is Pixlr free?

Pixlr has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Pixlr open source?

No, Pixlr is not open source. Open-source alternatives include GIMP.

What platforms does Pixlr run on?

Pixlr is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Pixlr?

The highest-ranked Pixlr alternatives right now are Photopea, Fotor and BeFunky. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Pixlr facts

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Plus plan: $1.99/month billed yearly ($2.49 monthly); Checked Oct 25, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab); “Monthly Yearly + Save 20% Plus I just need the basics! $2.49 per month $2.49 Save 20% $1.99 per month Subscribe Now!”
Plus plan ads: Ad-free; Checked Oct 25, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab); “$2.49 per month $2.49 Save 20% $1.99 per month Subscribe Now! Ad-Free”
Premium plan: $9.99/month; Checked Oct 25, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab); “Premium Full access to all the premium features across all platforms with a nice chunk of AI credits. $9.99 per month $9.99 Save 20% $7.99 per month Subscribe Now!”