Create stunning and cool photo effects easily for FREE!

Photo Effects for PC

Photo Effects for PC

  -  48.2 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Photo Effects 2.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Vertexshare / External Link

  • Filename

    photo-effects-win-pro-64bit.exe

With Photo Effects for PC by Vertexshare, it can never be so easy to add effects and filters to your photographs. Enhance your photo for crafting stunning imagery.

No photoshop skills required, this program PhotoEffects app is designed carefully for beginners! You can create your own filters and effects manually. You can also use more than 15 preset effects.
  • Create stunning and cool photo effects easily.
  • Make your photo like a Pro with inbuild presets.
  • Provide advanced algorithms to enhance your photos.
  • Easy to use and super fast for photo processing.
Start creating stunning photo effects and filters on Windows computers! Use sliders to get customized effects and use inbuild preset effects to enhance photos automatically.

Features and Highlights

Exposure
Adjust the photo exposure including lightness, contrast, and saturation.

Shadows and Highlights
Provide a brilliant algorithm to change the highlights, shadows, and tonal width.

Tone Mapping
Change the tone mapping of your photo to make your flat HDR images more punchy and full of details.

Smart DRC
Use the smart DRC method for dynamic range compression and contrast enhancement of digital images.

Sharpness
Sharpen and enhance the edge to create incredible effects. Make the photo clear.

Local Contrast
Local contrast enhancement will increase "local" contrast in smaller regions while protecting large-scale s/h details.

Noise Reduction
Get rid of the noises from the photo taken by a digital camera. Enhance and improve photo quality.

White Balance
Adjust the color temperature and tink to correct color casts that result from certain lighting situations.

More Functionalities
Explore more capabilities of the best Photo effects like Vibrance, Channel Mixer, Soft light, Vignette, and Presets.

FAQ

What is Vertexshare Photo Effects and who is it for?
Vertexshare Photo Effects is a standalone image-editing application for both Windows and macOS designed to help users enhance photos with one‑click presets, advanced filters, and customizable adjustments - perfect for beginners and casual photographers who want quick, professional-looking results without the complexity of tools like Photoshop.

What editing tools and adjustments are available?
The software offers manual control over exposure (brightness, contrast, saturation), shadows/highlights, sharpness, noise reduction, local contrast, white balance, tone mapping, and includes extras like vibrance, channel mixer, soft-light, vignette, plus over 15 built‑in presets for instant effects.

How easy is it to use?
Vertexshare Photo Effects features an intuitive, slider-based interface with both one‑click auto-enhancements and custom tuning options, allowing users to adjust effects in real time without any steep learning curve - ideal even for those with no prior photo-editing experience.

Is it free and how much does it cost?
The basic version of Vertexshare Photo Effects is offered free as a trial, while the full standalone Pro version is priced at $29.95 USD for a lifetime license.

What are its strengths and limitations?
The app excels in quick, straightforward photo enhancement with solid performance and batch support, but lacks some advanced features found in professional tools like Photoshop and offers limited export format options and platform choices—though its speed, ease of use, and cost make it a strong choice for non-experts.

Alternatives

Adobe Photoshop: Adobe's industry-standard image editing software offers a comprehensive set of tools and features, making it suitable for professionals.

Affinity Photo: Affinity Photo is a feature-rich and affordable alternative to Luminar Neo. It provides a comprehensive set of editing tools and supports both Windows and macOS.

Capture One: Designed for professional photographers, Capture One offers powerful editing capabilities and exceptional RAW image processing. It provides advanced tools for organizing and editing images, but it may be more complex for beginners.

DxO PhotoLab: DxO PhotoLab is known for its excellent automatic image corrections and powerful RAW processing.

ON1 Photo RAW: ON1 Photo RAW combines photo organization, editing, and effects into one application. It offers advanced features and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Pricing

Purchase PhotoEffects Pro for lifetime | (Only $29.95)

PROS
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and easy to navigate, suitable for beginners.
  • High-Quality Filters: Offers a wide range of professional-grade photo filters.
  • Fast Processing: Quickly applies effects without significant delays.
  • Batch Processing: Supports processing multiple photos at once, saving time.
  • Affordable Pricing: Reasonably priced compared to other photo editing software.
  • Regular Updates: Frequent updates with new features and improvements.
CONS
  • Limited Advanced Features: Lacks some advanced editing tools found in more comprehensive software.
  • Occasional Bugs: Some users report minor bugs or crashes.
  • Learning Curve for Advanced Features: While basic features are easy to use, advanced features might require some learning.
  • Resource-Intensive: Can be demanding on system resources, potentially slowing down older PCs.
  • Watermark on Free Version: The free version includes a watermark on edited photos.
Also Available: Download Photo Effects for Mac

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