PhotoInstrument is a lightweight program for Windows which provides users with simple means of enhancing and retouching digital photos by removing unwanted objects, cleaning the skin and emulating the glow effect. It is necessary to note that it supports a considerable amount of import and export image formats.

Installation and interface

The installation process is quite straightforward and does not come with any unpleasant offers to deploy third-party products like browsers, search bars, screensavers and other widgets.

The application features a standard graphical interface. This means that many users will find it familiar. However, less experienced individuals can easily learn how to work with it, thanks to the included video tutorials. Basically, the main layout consists of a menu bar, a toolbox, a few buttons and a panel for previewing your current project.

Supported formats

The software solution gives you the ability to upload images in a wide range of formats, including the following:

JPG;
BMP;
PNG;
CUT;
GIF;
ICO;
KOA;
PCD;
PSD.

Functionality

Photoinstrument allows you to correct a variety of issues that are commonly found in photographs, such as skin blemishes, blurred and overexposed objects. Consequently, the utility provides you with a substantial amount of tools and editing options.

To be more specific, you have the ability to blur, sharpen, lighten, darken or smudge certain areas of an image. In addition, you can clone a specified object and add a liquefying effect. Similar to Affinity Photo, it is possible to use a brush, adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, as well as rotate, scale and crop photos.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability to retouch digital pictures;
you can configure a variety display settings;
it is possible to apply different special effects.