Archived: 8 Tools for Enhancing Images for Social

You know visual content equals more engagement. But maybe you’re not a designer. Luckily, you can create quick and beautiful social media graphics without knowing how to use Photoshop, InDesign… and the list goes on. From full-service image creators to stock photos, to photo overlays, these eight tools will help you enhance your photos for scroll-stopping visuals. 

1. Canva

Canva is a full-service image creator that makes it easy to design stunning visuals. Choose from hundreds of templates to create social media graphics with the correct dimensions. The best part, Canva provides free templates, photos and graphics. 

2. BeFunky

Don’t know Photoshop? You don’t have to. With BeFunky you can produce stunning photographs and designs with easy-to-use photo editing and graphic design tools. BeFunky has a free version, though the free template choices are sparse. 

3. Creative Market

Get handcrafted, mousemade design content, like vector patterns, icons, fonts and more with Creative Market. Or take advantage of free downloads with the free goods of the week. 

4. Unsplash 

Need a professional photo? Try Unsplash. Download free high-resolution photos and do whatever you want with them from this stock photo website. All photos published on Unsplash are licensed under Creative Commons Zero which means you can copy, modify, distribute and use the photos for free, including for commercial purposes.

5. Pexels

Like Unsplash, Pexels is a free stock photo database that allows you to search and download thousands of free images to use however you want. 

6. Infogr.am

Create infographics online with Infogr.am. Choose from free themes. Design reports, maps, and graphs. 

7. Easel.ly 

Much like Infogr.am, Easel.ly is another web tool that allows you to create inforgraphics online. 

8. Phonto

When you’re not using your desktop or laptop, you can use apps on your phone to create stunning visuals. Phonto is a creative photo editor app that allows you to add text and artwork to your photos. 

Sierra Heaton is the owner of CeeCee Farm & Livestock Photography