Recently I have published an article on the best services that you can use to edit your images online, but today I want to share with you some web-based tools to resize your image online, just using a web browser.

Here the tools I selected for you:

• PicResize

  
  PicResize is a online tool that enables you to resize and edit pictures within your web browser. You can resize multiple pictures at once and then save the result in .gif, .jpg and .png formats. On the website of PicResize you will find a useful video tutorial showing you how you can use this tool with ease. Free to use.
  http://www.picresize.com/

• Quick Thumbnail

  
  Quick Thumbnail is a tool that lets you resize pictures online, with no need to download any image editing software. You simply need to choose an image file, select your resize options, and hit “Resize it”. Your image will be uploaded to the server and resized, and then all the resized images will be showed in a single convenient view. Not only can you get simultaneous generation of different sizes but you can enlarge your images too.
  http://www.quickthumbnail.com/

• Rsizr

  
  Rsizr is an online service that allows you to edit your images. After upload any image from your pc, you can retarget it, just by using two sliders, resize it, and even crop it. When done, you can save it back on your machine selecting the compression method(PNG or JPG) and quality. Free to use, without any registration.
  http://rsizr.com/

• ResizeYourImage

  
  ResizeYourImage is a Web 2.0 application that you can use to crop all of your pictures with no need to install any additional software. After you upload the picture, you are able to rotate it, crop it using the arrows at the edges of the image, zoom on it and, when finished, you can download your modified version on your PC. Completely web-based and free to use.
  http://www.resizeyourimage.com/

• SnipShot

  
  SnipShot is a browser-based tool that enables you to edit big pictures (up to 10 MB, or 5000×5000 pixels). You can also edit pictures from any web site (including Flickr) with our bookmarklet and export them to Flickr, or save them as as .gif, .jpg, .pdf, .png, or .tif. You can also import pdf (first page only) and .eps files. You will be provided with basic editing tools like crop, rotate, resize, basic image adjustments. Free to use.
  http://snipshot.com/

• Dosize

  
  Dosize is a free image resizer that you can use to batch resize your pictures online without knowing anything about image editing. You just have to upload up to ten JPG images, select the output size and let Dosize do the rest. When done, you can enter up to five email addresses to which the picture will be sent as an attached file. The service is free to use and doesn’t need any registration.
  http://www.dosize.com/

• Resize2Mail

  
  Resize2Mail is an online application that allows you to resize your digital images in 3 easy steps. Browse for the picture you wish to resize, in gif and jpg formats only, select the output size and whether you can to rotate the image as well, and click OK. A new page will load, and you will be able to save your new resized image on your computer. Free to use, no registration needed.
  http://www.resize2mail.com/advanced.php
  Added on March 18th 2008

• My Image Size

  

  My Image Site is a simple tool that can be used to resize images online. Just provide a picture URL or upload it from your PC in any format, use the slider or type in a value to change the width, and then wait until your picture is ready to be saved. The service is completely web-based and free to use.

  http://www.my-i-size.com/
  Added on May 7th 2008

Photo Credit: Nicolo’ Canali De Rossi

In this mini-guide I have collected some of the best web-based photo editing tools that you can use to edit your images online with no need to use PhotoShop or any other software.

Image Editing

• Adobe Photoshop Express

  
  Adobe Photoshop Express is the web-based counterpart of the famous software based photo editing tool. This version, gives you 2GB of free space to upload all of your pictures and arrange them in galleries. But it obviously also lets you edit them: you can apply any kind of effect, resize, rotate, crop, adjust colors, saturation, brightness, and everything you would expect from a normal editing software. Free to use, registration needed.
  https://www.photoshop.com/express/

Added on April 2nd 2008

• Flauntr

  
  Flauntr is one of the best online image editors, that integrates with basically any photo sharing website. You can apply effects, resize, crop, rotate, cut, add captions, and so much more in a Flash-based interface, which also lets you store pictures online for further editing (registered users). The service is completely free to use, and it doesn’t even require registration.
  http://www.flauntr.com/

• Splashup

  
  Splashup is a powerful photo editing online software that allows you to edit your pictures online without even registering to the service. You can edit any type of image, and you can resize it, crop it, select different regions, use layers, add captions and effects, and more. When you are finished with a picture, you can save it in a different format to your PC, or simply upload it your favorite photo sharing sistem (like Picasa, Flickr…). Free.
  http://www.splashup.com/

• FixPicture

  
  FixPicture is a web-based image editor that you can use to edit and convert pictures online. Just pick whether you want to use the Flash or HTML version, upload a picture from your PC or provide the URL, edit your picture(resize, crop, rotate, mirrorand adjust levels), apply basic effects, and choose the output format(jpg, png, bmp, gif, tiff, pdf). Free to use.
  http://www.fixpicture.org/

• PikiPimp

  
  PikiPimp is a browser-based image editor, that enables you to edit your pictures with some basic editing tools. After you upload an image or type its URL, you are able to crop it, rotate it, set brightness, saturation, contrast, black&white, and more. It also offers many effects and tools, like sepia tone and captioning. When done, you can download the final image, and save it if you’re a registered user. Free.
  http://www.pikipimp.com/

• Wiredness

  
  Wiredness is a web-based image editor that you can use to edit you pictures. You can upload images from your PC, provide a URL or search through your Flickr account and then start editing your pictures: resizing, cropping, contrast, brightness, and more. When you’re done you can save the file on your PC, send it via email or upload it to ImageShack. Free
  http://www.wiredness.com

• Improve Your Images

  
  Improve Your Images is an online photo editing service that improves and enhances your pictures in one click. You simply need to upload a picture or to type its URL, click a button, and wait a few seconds. You will then be provided with an improved image with enhanced color and contrast. You can then download it and save it on your pc. Free to use with no registration needed.
  http://www.improveyourimages.com/

• FanStudio

  
  FanStudio is an online image editor that you can use to upload and edit your picture online. It includes many effects, such as shading, balancing colors and shadows, sharpness control (resolution, contrast), black/white, and more. After you edited your picture, you can convert it between various formats and save it on your pc. Free.
  http://www.fanstudio.ru/index2.html

• Picnik

  
  Picnik is a web-based image editor that allows you to edit online your digital photos. You can upload images from your computer or import them from Flickr, from a URL, a Yahoo or Flickr search, or from a direct webcam snapshot. You can then auto-fix, rotate, crop and sharpen your image, rotate it and adjust variables like brightness and contrast. Once finished you can save the image on your computer or you can easily export it to Imageshack, Photobucket, Nakama, Flickr, Fotolog and other online photo sharing services. Free.
  http://www.picnik.com/

• PhotoMajig

  
  PhotoMajig is an online picture editor that allows to edit your pictures with basic editing tools. After you upload a picture from your computer or provide the image’s URL, you are able to resize it, rotate it, decide the output format (.jpg or .png) and, when done, it’ll show you the final size and a download link. Free to use.
  http://www.photomajig.net/

Image Conversion

• Bradicon

  
  Bradicon is a free web application that you can use to convert pictures in icons. Just select the file you want to convert, wait a few seconds for it to upload, and get a download button to save the converted icon on your PC. Free to use, no registration needed.
  http://ico.bradleygill.com/advanced.php