Want quick, stylish edits without the learning curve of Lightroom? Polarr Photo Editor adjusts color, light and effects in your photos. It combines ready-made presets with individual controls, so you can apply a starting look and then refine the image.
Import photos and select them from the image strip
Begin by importing photos into Polarr. The imported images appear in a strip along the bottom of the editor; select one there to work on it. Editing controls sit in a toolbar on the right, with presets and filters grouped separately from the manual adjustments.
Apply presets, then refine individual adjustments
Presets change several photo settings together to establish a look. For more control, adjust brightness, saturation, shadows, and contrast individually. Polarr also lets you create filters and add effects, giving you options to shape the image beyond basic corrections.
- Choose a preset or filter as a starting point.
- Fine-tune the image with manual parameter controls.
- Add an effect or make a filter of your own.
Export the finished image for sharing
When the edits are ready, export the photo for sharing. Polarr’s export workflow is intended to retain the image’s quality, so the edited result can be passed on to other apps or platforms.
Pros
- Presets provide quick starting looks for imported photos
- Manual controls include brightness, saturation, shadows, and contrast
- Users can create filters and apply visual effects
- Edited photos can be exported at full quality
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
What kinds of edits can Polarr Photo Editor make?
It offers presets and filters, manual brightness, saturation, shadow, and contrast adjustments, plus visual effects.
Can I make my own filters?
Yes. Polarr lets you create filters as well as apply existing presets and filters.
How do I start editing a photo?
Import photos, select one from the strip at the bottom, and use the editing tools in the right-hand toolbar.
