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What Is PicMonkey?

PicMonkey's design and photo editing tools help you create captivating images to promote your brand. Get stunning results with luxe templates for logos, social posts, ads, banners, and more, or start from scratch and add design building blocks. When your business grows, PicMonkey grows with you; PicMonkey Business offers tools like brand kits, collaboration tools, and asset management to increase your output and keep your brand look consistent. Accessible as a cloud-based site and a mobile app.

Who Uses PicMonkey?

PicMonkey helps social media marketers, small business entrepreneurs, and anyone who needs to communicate visually to stand out in a sea of sameness with impactful visuals that tell their brand story.

PicMonkey Software - Start designs from  a template or a blank canvas and add design building blocks like graphics, fonts, textures,  stock photos and videos.
PicMonkey Software - Choose from thousands of designer-crafted templates when you want to kick-start your project and customize to your liking.
PicMonkey Software - Dial up the drama with fully featured photo editing that goes way beyond one-click filters.
PicMonkey Software - Add simple animations — in just a click — for extra style and movement.
PicMonkey Software - Create on the go, with the PicMonkey mobile app for iOS and Android.

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Reviews of PicMonkey

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.3

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Emily
Emily
Writing and Editing and Typing in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

MJ's Review

5.0 last year

Comments: My experience has been absolutely amazing. I will use it more often

Pros:

The filter they have is what I love the most. I'm differently going to be using this more often. It's worth an subscription through them.

Cons:

That they had filter LILE Snapchat. I love the effects they have they are absolutely beautiful to cool to use when taking a picture.

Carly
Director of Operations in US
Hospitality, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great marketing tool, easy to use!

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

PicMonkey makes it easy for our small company to market and advertise. For someone who is not super marketing-savvy, I find this software very easy to use. The stock photos by type help to locate the type of photos that can be used in our marketing campaigns and the ability to duplicate and edit old posts make it easy to keep our brand style in tact to update quickly.

Cons:

I sometimes wish there were more fonts to choose from but we make due with what's available. Not many other negatives, although I'm sure there's much more I could be using in the software that I'm just not sure of since I don't have a background in marketing.

Tyler
Community Education Coordinator in US
Education Management, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Gets the job done

3.0 last year

Comments: I solely use PicMonkey for photo editing. I find that the price is a little high but the large amount of editing tools allows for endless playing in the photo editing process. It's almost overwhelming, in a good way! I use PicMonkey a lot for work, but it is also my go-to for personal projects.

Pros:

Photo editing tools- endless options, the sky is literally the limit!

Cons:

The price is my biggest issue. If you use all that PicMonkey has to offer, the price may be more justifiable, but I only edit with it. I have stuck it out though because I don't want to learn another photo editing platform when I have been using this one for so long.

Velzie
Student in US
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey Review

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

I loved how simple it was to overlay images.

Cons:

I do not have any dislikes. It was super easy and quick to learn.

Traci
Owner in US
Online Media, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Great program but better options out there

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: It was short but I did enjoy PicMonkey but there are better options out there.

Pros:

PicMonkey is web-based and easy to use, which is great because I bounce back and forth between my desktop, laptop, and tablet.

Cons:

There isn't a free version, just a free trial.

Mohamed
Mohamed
Consultant in Colombia
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

I am very satisfied about PicMonkey because it has helped me to grow my online business.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Today editing pictures should be intuitive and fast. And PicMonkey provides these 2 needs !

Pros:

PicMonkey is among my best editing software. Easy to use and helps me to build the branding of my online business. Thank you very much !

Cons:

To be honest i am satisfied about all PicMonkey features and services. Keep going well !!!

Matt
AM in US
Automotive, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey Review

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

It has a lot of nice features that are comparable to more expensive products.

Cons:

The worst part about the app is the log on options.

Tess
Tess
creator in Germany
Verified LinkedIn User
Health, Wellness & Fitness, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey Review

4.0 11 months ago

Pros:

It has amazing features for video editing and graphic designs

Cons:

I find that the monthly fee is expensive especially if you don't use it everyday.

Daniela
Translator and Copywriter in US
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Picture perfect tool

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

I mainly use PicMonkey for creating social media graphics, designing flyers for events, or working on personal projects like invitations. One thing I love about PicMonkey is how intuitive it is to use. Even if you're not a graphic design expert, the interface is super user-friendly and easy to navigate. I love the touch-up features for retouching photos and adding overlays.

Cons:

I feel like the paid version isn't that big of a step up from the free version.

Fortunato
Fortunato
Photographer in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Photography, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

I appreciate it

5.0 last year

Pros:

Easy to use to edit photos, I appreciate it a lot. It's really quick to edit photos with it.

Cons:

I had a few crash experiences which proved to be really annoying.

Lena
Designer in Norway
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Quick and easy photo editing

5.0 last year

Pros:

Quick and easy photo editing for sosial media

Cons:

I am very happy with the product at this time

Paul
Owner in US
Education Management, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

User-friendly photo editing tool

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall great experience for basic photo editing!

Pros:

Anyone even with zero photo editing experience can use this tool to perform basic photo editing tasks on their images.

Cons:

No complaints so far. I use it for basic photo editing and the software gets the job done with ease.

Shaimaa
Executive Secretary in Egypt
Import & Export, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I am enjoying using PicMonky because beside it's easy, it is also very professional and quick

4.0 last year

Comments: I love the experience of using it.It is really helpful and easy

Pros:

it is easy, professional and very effective

Cons:

The app sometimes got stuck while using and sometimes the data not showed

Rhea
COO in US
Broadcast Media, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey is Awesome

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It’s been very positive and we use it all the time.

Pros:

I love how easy it is to use. You can just click, drag and make a background.

Cons:

It could have more templates to choose from, and more font.

Brandi
owner in US
Cosmetics, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with PicMonkey was pleasnat it works well.

Pros:

I like the templates features the best. I use the templates a lot for my content creation. Gives me something to start with.

Cons:

There was not anything that I didn't like about PicMonkey. I continue to use it and will use it in the future.

Ashley
Owner in US
Apparel & Fashion, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Picmonkey photo editing made super simple

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Pic monkey has made my life so much easier when it comes to any photo editing needs I may have.

Pros:

I love how simple the whole process of editing all of your photos is.

Cons:

There is nothing to dislike it's a great software application for any photo editing projects you need to finish

Joanna
Hotel posta in Italy
Hospitality, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey

4.0 last year

Pros:

Easy to use, affordable, wide range of features

Cons:

Can be slow at times, can be difficult to use

Lanie
optician in US
Medical Practice, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Edit your photo's

5.0 last year

Comments: I would use them again and again. It's just what I have needed to complete a project.

Pros:

My results after using PicMonkey as tool for improving my images.

Cons:

I struggled a little to mauver the program.

Tiago
Owner in Portugal
Verified LinkedIn User
Facilities Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

The best photo edition toll

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

PicMonkey have all the resources to make our photo the most beautiful we can , full of tools to even shape better our face .

Cons:

All the best resources are only available in pro version what makes us a bit sad if we can't afford it .

Walther
Vários serviços in Brazil
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I love PicMonkey because it is a practical and easy-to-use application.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: PicMonkey is very useful and its tools are spectacular for editing photos and video clips, and it makes my work much easier.

Pros:

The application perfectly meets my expectations, and has been very useful and meaningful to me.

Cons:

A pity, not being able to transform the autoforms into the sizes I would like, just this is lacking in the app.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey for non profit use

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

PicMonkey is great if you are a beginner at Marketing and want to make logos and social media content. Its easy to use and has a lot of great features. I use it personally for picture editing and it works great since I'm not skilled in that area.

Cons:

Its very basic. I prefer Canva for business use but Picmonkey is great for personal or a beginner

Jessica
Supply Chain II in US
Medical Devices, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Horrible

1.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I did not have anything that I found to be likable with this.

Cons:

Customer Service is non existent and rude.

Sudhanshu
Full Stack Developer in India
Consumer Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Love PicMonkey

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with picmonkey was so great editing photos with this tool is easy and it's so user friendly

Pros:

The best feature of picmonkey is it provides cloud storage so it's a golden feature

Cons:

Sometimes it's difficult to use the drag and drop features along with the mouse gets stuck while using the features but it all depends on the speed of the network you have.

Wendy
Author in US
Writing & Editing, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PicMonkey -- Professional Results...Even for Newbies

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Very positive! PicMonkey is my go-to photo editing software for my blog. Pictures of food really pop once I use the software's capability

Pros:

I love how much editing ability I have. From a raw photo, I can: crop, lighten/darken, adjust color/hue/saturation, use filters for creative looks, add borders, and even add text with creative fonts and colors. If I can imagine it? I can make it happen with PicMonkey

Cons:

With the latest upgrade, they added a hub that adds an extra step. Once I got used to it, I don't mind it now...but I loved how simple it was before.

Debbie
Manager in New Zealand
Health, Wellness & Fitness, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Pic Monkey from a Person who is not techie

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Streamlines website building process, saving time and resourcesOffers a user-friendly way for businesses to create custom websites without requiring coding skillsEnables businesses to create professional-looking websites without hiring a web developerOffers a flexible platform to create unique websites that meet specific business needs.BenefitsEasy to use drag-and-drop website builderOffers a wide range of design options and featuresCan be integrated with various third-party pluginsCan be used with WordPress to create custom websites

Pros:

User-friendly interfaceWide range of photo editing toolsOffers both free and paid plans with additional featuresCan be used on a desktop or mobile device

Cons:

Limited design capabilities compared to other graphic design toolsSome features require a paid subscription