Filter Forge

Filter Forge Basic is a software tool which was created in order to help individuals edit images, use many built-in filters and create your own. It can be used as a standalone utility, as well as a plug-in for Photoshop - https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Editors/Adobe-PhotoShop-Trial.shtml.

The installation process does not offer to download or add third-party products, and it is over in a jiffy. The interface you are met with it presents a simple and well-organized design. It contains a menu bar and several panels that display the image you are currently editing, presets incorporated and built-in filters.

It can be used by all user types, yet if by any chance you cannot handle it, you should know there are some comprehensive Help contents provided.

This utility supports import and export using BMP, DIB, JPG, TIF, TGA, PNG and PFM pictures, or you can choose one of the built-in preview image. Aside from that, there are many filters integrated, from particular patters, to engravings, cross blur, film frames, sepia, grunge and old photo. You should also know that these can be customized from all points of view, or just use one of the presets provided.

You can use a search function to find particular filters, add them to favorites, locate it on the hard drive, as well as create your own in a different window, by dragging and dropping effects and connecting them.

To conclude, Filter Forge Basic is a useful piece of software, which does not require many system resources. The response time is good, the interface is intuitive and there are enough options to keep individuals busy for quite a while.