Pixenate is an online photo editing service that offers just the basics. It has a very simple interface, making it easy to find all the effects and tools available. The color adjustments and effects are easy to find, but some of them are a little difficult to use. For example, features like hue and saturation require you to adjust the percentage of the effect. Having to gauge the effect you want to a precise number can make it difficult to use these tools efficiently. Also, compared to other online photo editing services, Pixenate takes a longer time to apply any edits or adjustments to your photos. Overall, this is a less efficient service because you will be spending more time not only adjusting effects but also waiting for Pixenate to apply the effect to your photo.

Pixenate offers editing tools, such as crop, rotate, red eye and teeth whitening. There are a few adjustments available, including contrast and brightness. All of these tools can be used to give your photos a professional look. The tools are found on Pixenate’s tool bar. Pixenate also offers what they call “fun effects,” where you can add text, frames, and stickers that will enhance the look of your photos. Pixenate offers all the editing tools you will need, but it is lacking a little in effects. There are effects such as black and white, sepia and textures available, but common effects like tint, invert and sketch are not available with Pixenate. These omissions are disappointing because these effects are available in most of the other photo editing services we reviewed.

The only way to import photos to the service is from your computer. This can be a downside to the service when you compare it other photo editing services that offer options for importing your photos from photo sharing and social media sites. When it comes to exporting your edited photo, Pixinate allows you to export to your computer or to Flicker. Pixenate also has some options for printing your photos and making your images into unique gifts such as bags, shirts, mugs and mouse pads. These gifts give you a fun way to take your edited photos and create something personable for you or someone special.

An email address is listed on their site, so you can contact Pixenate if you have a question about the service. Compared to other services, the support here available is a little lacking, but Pixenate is a straightforward online photo editing service. You might not need any help in figuring it out.