Pixlr
Edit, generate, and design online for free
Overview
Pixlr started as a free, browser-based Photoshop alternative and has since layered on a wide set of AI tools: background and object removal, generative fill, image upscaling, face swap, and text-to-image and text-to-video generation pulling from models like Flux, Recraft, Stable Diffusion, Kling, and Veo. You can still do manual layer-based editing the old-fashioned way, or lean entirely on the AI tools to get something usable in a couple of clicks.
It's aimed at people who want more than a basic photo filter app but don't need or want a full Adobe subscription: small business owners, social media creators, students, and anyone editing product photos or social posts on a budget. The free tier is genuinely usable, and the paid tiers mostly buy you more AI generation credits and fewer ads rather than gating core editing features.
Key Features
AI Background Removal: Strips backgrounds from photos in one click.
Generative Fill: Fills in or extends parts of an image using AI, matching the existing style.
Text-to-Image Generation: Creates images from text prompts using models like Flux, Recraft, and Stable Diffusion.
AI Video Generation: Generates short video clips using models such as Kling and Veo.
Face Swap: Swaps faces in photos for quick edits or fun content.
Full Photo Editor: A layer-based editor for manual retouching, collages, and design work, similar to Photoshop.
Pricing
Starting price
$1.99/mo
Free: $0. Core photo editing with ads.
Plus: $1.99/month (billed yearly) or $2.49/month. Ad-free, unlimited saves, 1 concurrent AI generation, 80 monthly AI credits.
Premium: $7.99/month (billed yearly) or $9.99/month. Access to all image, video, and audio models, 4 concurrent AI generations, 1,000 monthly AI credits.
Ultra: $19.99/month (billed yearly) or $24.99/month. Unlimited free fast image generations, 8 concurrent AI generations, up to 10,000 monthly AI credits.
Ultra MAX: $39.99 to $49.99/month depending on billing. Double the AI credits of Ultra.
Disclaimer: pricing may change, confirm on Pixlr's own pricing page before buying.
Pros
Runs In The Browser: No install needed, works on desktop and mobile.
Wide Model Access: Higher tiers give access to multiple image, video, and audio AI models in one subscription instead of paying for each separately.
Cheap Entry Point: The Plus tier starts under $2/month, which is unusually low for a tool with AI generation built in.
Usable Free Tier: Core editing tools work without paying, ads are the main tradeoff.
Cons
Credit System: AI generation is capped by monthly credits, so heavy users will burn through the lower tiers fast.
Cheapest Tier Is Bare: Plus only gives 1 concurrent AI generation and 80 monthly credits, not enough for serious AI use.
Not A Design Tool Replacement: Lacks the depth of a dedicated design tool like Figma or Canva for layout-heavy work.
Quality Varies By Model: Since it routes through third-party AI models, output quality and speed depend on which model you pick.
What Makes It Unique
Multi-Model Access: Bundles access to several third-party image, video, and audio AI models (Flux, Recraft, Stable Diffusion, Kling, Veo) inside one subscription instead of requiring separate accounts.
Kay Score
7.4
/ 10
Tool Information
Pricing
$1.99/mo
Category
Image & Design
Platform
Web / iOS / Android
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