Pixlr

Pixlr
Original author(s) Ola Sevandersson
Developer(s) 123rf
Initial release 2008
Type Image tools and utilities
Website pixlr.com

Pixlr is a cloud-based set of image tools and utilities, including a number of photo editors, a screen recorder browser extension, and a photo sharing service. The suite was intended for non-professionals, however the apps range from simple to advanced photo editing. It can be used on PCs, and on smartphones or tablets using a mobile app.[1] Time put Pixlr on its list of the top 50 websites of 2013.[2]

History

Pixlr was founded in Sweden in 2008 by Ola Sevandersson. On 19 July 2011, Autodesk announced that they had acquired the Pixlr suite and that Sevandersson had joined the company.[3] 123rf acquired Autodesk Pixlr for an undisclosed agreement on 24 April 2017.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Vogel, Sandra (13 June 2012). "Edit photos for free with Pixlr". pcadvisor.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  2. ↑ McCracken, Harry (1 May 2013). "50 Best Websites 2013". TIME.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Wauters, Robin (19 July 2011). "Autodesk Acquires Online Photo Editing Service Pixlr". techcrunch. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "123RF Acquires Autodesk Pixlr to Boost the World's Creative Ecosystem". 25 April 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
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