Does this photo editor send my photos to a remote server?
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No. UtiliShift runs 100% inside your web browser. Your images never leave your local machine.
Do I need to sign in or create an account to use this photo editor?
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No! The tool is 100% free to use with no sign-in, registration, or account creation required.
What image file formats are supported for export?
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You can export edited images to PNG, JPG/JPEG, WEBP, PDF, BMP, GIF, ICO, and SVG formats directly from the export dropdown menu.
Can I convert HEIC photos from iPhone to JPG or PNG?
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Yes! HEIC files are automatically decoded client-side into standard editable formats.
Does the editor support layer management?
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Yes, you can create multiple layers, adjust opacity, change blend modes, lock, duplicate, and reorder layers.
Can I edit photos on a mobile phone or tablet?
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Yes, the interface features responsive touch controls for mobile screens.
How do I add and move a watermark on my image?
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Click + Watermark on the top bar, type your text, choose color, font, and size (px), then drag & drop the watermark badge anywhere on your photo.
What blend modes are available for layers?
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Supported blend modes include Normal, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, Lighten, Color Dodge, and Difference.
Can I crop an image to specific aspect ratios like 16:9 or 1:1?
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Yes, click the Crop button to activate the 8-handle crop box and select aspect ratio presets for 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, or freeform crop.
How do color and lighting adjustments work?
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Adjustments utilize real-time pixel matrix manipulation via OffscreenCanvas for smooth zero-lag updates.
Is there an undo and redo feature?
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Yes, full history state tracking allows you to undo and redo edits with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y).
Can I export photos directly as PDF documents?
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Yes, simply choose PDF from the file format dropdown menu and click Export.
Are there photo filters like vintage or pixelate available?
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Yes, 1-click artistic filters like Grayscale, Sepia, Vintage, and Pixelate are built into the left sidebar.
Can I change the canvas background color?
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Yes, you can set custom canvas dimensions and select solid or transparent background colors.
Does this editor work offline?
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Yes, once loaded in your browser, the photo editor functions completely offline.
Are my images stored permanently anywhere?
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Never. Once you close the tab, all image data is cleared from browser memory.