PicNik

Using PicNik:[[image:esu3pics:picnik.jpg align="right" caption="http://www.picnik.com" link="http://www.picnik.com"]]

 * 1) Navigate to the web site: http://www.picnik.com
 * 2) Click on the button marked, "Get Started Now" (no registration is required)
 * 3) Click on the "Upload a photo" button
 * 4) Select the photo to edit from your computer (there are samples at the web site when you are learning)
 * 5) Edit the picture under the edit tab. You can crop, resize, rotate, fix red eye, etc. or use the "Create" tab to change the picture to sepia tone, black and white, etc.
 * 6) When you are done editing, click the "Save and Share" tab to name, size and download your picture with the changes you have made.

How are Teachers Using PicNik?
Like most free on-line tools, you can “upgrade” to a premium account where you can have access to additional features, etc. but for the basics, this program is hard to beat. With free access, no registration required, you can: 
 * Fix photos in just one click
 * Crop, resize, and rotate in real-time
 * Add special effects, from artsy to fun
 * Add fonts, type and shapes
 * Access via a web browser from Mac, Windows & Linux
 * Save the file to your computer or e-mail, print, add to class web pages, documents, etc.