Touch wall switch. Wall switches and doorbells: installation and replacement

When connecting a new switch to the circuit, be sure to arrange the wire connections in exactly the same order as they were connected on the old switch. Remember, the black wire is always and everywhere a phase. There may also be a red wire in the wiring - this is also a phase.

Replacing a single-pole wall switch

Zero, as a rule, is a white wire, however, in some cases, it can be a phase. On such a wire, the end is blackened or marked with black insulating tape.

Be sure to turn off the circuit before starting the breaker replacement procedure. Carefully remove the switch from the box, after removing the cover and fasteners. Be extremely careful!

If you de-energized the wrong circuit on the shield, the wires may be live. Just in case, check them with a voltage tester. Attach one plug to a ground (metal box or ground wire) and use the other to test each pin of the connected switch or the terminal holes on the back of the switch, if any.

12 kinds of plastic wall switches.

If the wires are energized, the tester lamp will immediately light up. In this case, find the fuse for the circuit you need on the electrical panel.

Classic double aluminum wall switch.

Depending on the location of the switch, there are several ways to connect it.

Installation of a circuit breaker at the end of a phase circuit

This type of switch installation is quite common. It consists in the fact that the switch is connected at the end of a separate line of electrical wiring (circuit) to the phase. This black wire (phase) is "broken" at the location of the switch and connected to two of its contacts.

Thus, turning off or turning on the switch, you either close or break electrical circuit. In turn, white and ground wires are connected directly to the lighting fixture.


Connection diagram of the switch at the end of the circuit. Essential elements:

  • off toggle switch;
  • wires to the contact terminal;
  • energy supplied to lighting fixtures;
  • ceiling box;
  • power supply;
  • connected white wires;
  • connected ground wires;
  • grounding of the box is carried out after mounting the switch in a metal box.

Loop connection

Such an installation scheme provides for the connection of electric current directly to the lighting fixture. The switch, on the other hand, occupies a place on the circuit between two lights, so to speak, i.e. energy source on one side and lighting fittings on the other.

The white wire that comes from the switch is connected in the box to the black wire (phase) and thus is itself a phase. Its end is blackened to show that it is energized. A loop is nothing more than the formation of two phase wires (in this case, black and white) on which a circuit-breaking switch is installed.

Scheme of connecting the switch to the "loop". Essential elements:

  • cable with black and white wires forms a loop for mounting the switch on the black wire;
  • the white wire works as a phase (black) wire, the end must be blackened;
  • grounding of a metal box;
  • the white wire, being energized (as a phase wire), is blackened at one end;
  • wires for supplying energy to lighting fixtures;
  • connection of white wires;
  • connect ground wires;
  • energy supplied to the next lighting fixture;
  • some switches have a grounding contact.

Consider also other types of connection of lighting fittings.

Touch wall switches

The peak of technological fashion is switches equipped with a touch sensor. Why do you need to turn on and off the light in the room every time, if the smart device takes care of everything in advance?

A typical touch switch. Specification:

  • detection angle: 160 degrees;
  • detection radius: 9 meters;
  • sensor activation time: from 3 seconds to 8 minutes;
  • PIR sensor;
  • automatic activation when moving within the range of the sensor;
  • ultra-sensitive mode at a distance of 3 meters;
  • wireless connection and easy installation; recommended for use in the bedroom, bathroom, veranda, etc.
  • low power consumption.

Another kind of switch with PIR sensor.

As it is right, this kind of touch switches are used instead of the usual ones in rooms that are not often used. Thus, they provide tangible energy savings. The front panel of such a sensor is perfectly mounted in a standard wall box, and can also be installed on any concrete wall or ceiling.

After installation, the sensor is set to activate in the interval from 1 to 16 minutes. If the sensor detects movement during this period of time, then the counter is reset. In other words, if someone is constantly moving within range of the sensor, then the light will be on continuously. In the same way, by the way, automatic fan control is also configured.

Switch with infrared sensor and motion detector. In Chinese online stores, the price of such a switch is only 6-10 dollars.

In addition, the sensor can be configured to control light levels. For example, if natural daylight is better suited for the room, then the sensor can be configured to turn on only at night.

This is the ideal solution for use in washrooms, public buildings, corridors, storage rooms or any place where light is required only in the presence of a person.

The touch switch in the photo above has a 120 degree operating angle and a maximum working distance of 8 meters. The data is valid for an average room temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

Replacing a two-pole switch

A two-pole switch differs from the usual one in that it turns on two lighting fixtures at the same time. For example, it can be two lamps located at the top and bottom of the stairs. If suddenly the switches in your house stop working, you need to find the faulty one and replace it. You can find a broken switch by checking the circuit for an open. Above, we have already considered ways to check the circuit.

Replacing a two-pole switch occurs in exactly the same way as replacing a conventional one. But there is one feature - it has a common contact. After you remove the contact from the faulty switch, you should mark it by sticking a small piece of electrical tape.

A typical two-pole switch from Leviton.

This is necessary in order to see where to connect the new switch. As a rule, the common contact of a two-pole switch is darker compared to brass and white contacts. It is black or dark red in color. Please note that there are three wires and a ground wire in the cable, which have black, red and White color A.

Aluminum panels for bipolar switches.

Do not forget the general safety rule for working with electrical wiring and be sure to turn off the circuit. Also, after turning it off, we check it with a voltage tester for one hundred percent certainty. To do this, put one plug to the ground, and touch each wire in turn with the other.

If all is well, proceed to turn off the old switch. As usual, unscrew the fasteners and then remove the switch from the box. We disconnect the wires, having previously marked the common wire, and connect them to the new switch in the same order. Do not forget that the marked common wire is connected to the dark (common) contact.


Wiring diagram for a two-pole switch and a lighting device at the end of the circuit. Elements:

  • insulating tape;
  • black wire;
  • general contact;
  • bipolar switch;
  • energy source in the form of a two-wire cable;
  • three-core cable;
  • black, red and white cables;
  • Earth;
  • box mounted in the ceiling;
  • general contact;
  • insulating tape;
  • two-wire cable.

For devices located between two switches, there are wiring diagrams. Remember that when replacing a switch, the new one is connected in exactly the same way as the old one.

Installing a dimmable light switch

Such switches are very popular today, as they allow you to easily adjust the level of lighting in the room with a slight turn of the handle. Some switches turn lights on and off when the knob is pressed, and some require you to turn the knob all the way to the left or right to turn the lights off or on, respectively.

The Belkin WeMo Wireless Wi-Fi Switch allows you to control your light from any distance using tablets and smartphones.

Such switches are designed for incandescent lamps and cannot be used with fluorescent lamps. For such fluorescent lamps, there are special regulators and current ballast resistors.

Single-pole switches with the ability to adjust the light intensity are installed in the same way as conventional single-pole switches. As a rule, they are produced immediately with the wires removed from the case.

During installation, these wires are connected to the wires of the electric cable with twists, which must be insulated with caps. Again, when replacing the switch, remember the main rule - before starting work, turn off the circuit from the power supply.


The installation of a single-pole switch with adjustable light is similar to the usual one. Elements:

  • metal box;
  • grounding;
  • in certain models, switching on or off is carried out by pressing;
  • single-pole switch with light intensity control;
  • handle-regulator.

There is also a two-pole dimmable light switch that is installed in a circuit with a three-wire cable. However, only one such switch can be installed in such a circuit. A two-pole switch of this kind has two phase and one common wire.

Before disconnecting the old switch, be sure to mark the common wire with electrical tape. When connecting the dimmer, connect the black and red wires of the switch with a twist to the phase wires of the network, and the common one, respectively, to the common wire of the cable.

Connection of a two-pole switch with a dimmer. Elements:

  • metal box;
  • insulating tape;
  • black, red, common wire;
  • common wire contact;
  • two-pole switch with light intensity control.

Installation and repair of doorbells

Today it is difficult to find a dwelling anywhere, in front of the door of which a bell would not be installed. That is why the issue of repairing a doorbell does not lose its relevance until now. Electricity is supplied to the bell through small-caliber wires (18-20) from a transformer installed on a circuit with a voltage of 120 volts.

Doorbell with Wi-Fi and built-in camera.

Directly to the bell itself, an electric current is supplied under a voltage of 12 or 20 volts. It is not required to ground the circuit in the bell and the wires are connected to it in any order, i.e. to any contacts. The transformer is placed in almost any place convenient for you, whether it be a garage, basement or attic.


Wiring diagram for doorbell with one button:

  • resonance plate;
  • call;
  • backdoor;
  • transformer;
  • call contact terminal;
  • fastening of the front door;
  • button located on the front door;
  • insulated two-wire wire 18 gauge;
  • common wires;
  • button on the back door;
  • 120 volt source.

Connection diagram for a doorbell with two buttons.

In the event of a malfunction in the door lock, check the circuit on which the transformer is located using a voltage tester. If everything is in order with the circuit and there is voltage in the transformer, check the bell button.

Try to disconnect the wires from it and activate the bell by touching each other with them. If the bell beeps, then the cause of the breakdown is the button. Replace her! If the bell does not ring, then the problem is in the transformer. The old transformer must be replaced with a new one rated for the same voltage.

Repair of a wireless doorbell that sends SMS when used.

It happens that the call itself is faulty. In this case, make sure that the transformer supplies the necessary voltage for the bell. If something is wrong, the transformer should be changed.

There are also so-called wireless calls. They do not require wires or a transformer. These calls run on batteries. The kit of this bell model includes two buttons, a bell and an alarm device (it requires batteries). Set the bell, insert the batteries and you're done! Some models have a fork-shaped receiver. It can be plugged into a 120-volt outlet.


An example of a wireless call. Elements:

  • a signal unit with a transmitter powered by a 12-volt battery;
  • install on the door at the place where the call button is located;
  • the transmitter transmits a signal from a remote receiver, which issues a call;
  • the receiver is mounted in any socket.

Wireless portable bell from Honeywell.

Video of wireless doorbell with 36 melodies and light indication

Modern wireless calls are extremely cheap, especially if you buy in foreign online stores, and have a lot of interesting features. The video shows an example of such a call with a remote control with a radius of up to 100 meters. Design features call allows you to install it in any place convenient for this.

At the same time, the batteries in the call will last for a year of continuous operation, and this is with 20 clicks per day. This great option not only for apartments, but also for offices and hotels. In addition, such a call is, in fact, a ready-made solution as an alarm button for patients in hospitals.

No wires, just 2 AA batteries and your call is ready to use.

Motion Detector

For some homeowners today, the issue of security is very important and many of them install motion sensors around the perimeter of their property. These devices register any movement in the place where their infrared rays pass.

Mount the infrared sensor on a tree, wall or pole. Essential elements:

  • distance of 15 m;
  • tracking zone of 1.2 m.

The device of a typical infrared sensor:

  • internal receiving device;
  • mount in the house in the signal reception area;
  • both parts of the sensor are powered by batteries.

By registering movement, the sensor immediately sends a signal to the internal receiving device, which notifies the owner of uninvited guests. Of course, try to install it in a place that can be a potential route for moving the object. And so that you do not undermine every time a hedgehog or a squirrel runs.

A doorbell with a camera and iDoorCam motion sensor that transmits video information about the caller to your smartphone.

There are a huge number of varieties of this device and your choice should depend primarily on the size of the protected area and the tracking range. These devices are mostly battery operated.

Hi all.
Today there will be a very small reviewer on touch switches from NoName.
Who is too lazy to go under the cut, I’ll say right away that the switches seem to be both beautiful and unusual, but at the same time not very convenient, since you have to pay attention to the switch, and even aim (if you have a double switch). In general, under the cut there will only be disassembly and appearance =)

And so, I'll start with delivery.
The parcel arrived by EMS in about two weeks.

The switches came along with a special signal from the previous review. I didn’t have any photos of the box, but I’ll say that everything was packed in a strong cardboard + inside everything was laid with a foamed transport film.
Nothing was damaged during transportation.

The seller sent me two types of switch.
One main (connects to the electrical network)
The second wireless, that is, duplicating.
With the fact that it is connected to the electrical network, the kit included an instruction in English + two screws.
With wireless, two pieces of double-sided tape.

Sorry for the further quality of the photo. =)

Out of the box on the front of the switches is applied protective film, it is desirable to remove it after installing the switch in its place.



The front part is made of smooth tempered glass.
Also sold separately from the insides, if over time you get tired of the white color, you can easily replace it with another one.
This seller has three colors in stock (gold, black and white)


To be honest, I didn’t even know that the seller would put a switch, if I knew, I would have taken the black one, it suits me more in the bathroom, I’ll leave the white one for the hall.

To install the switch, we need to perform only 4 steps.
1 Open the switch.
2 Connect wiring.
3 Fix in place.
4 Snap the cover on.
Ready

The switch is connected to the network in the same way as our usual switches.
L - Input
L1, L2 - Bulb outlet

I had a little problem while experimenting with the switch.
I'm far from electricians, but perhaps I think correctly.
I tested the switch first on a single LED bulb.
So, when I was powered from one channel, everything worked fine, but when I started clicking on the second channel, which remained empty, the light bulb that was at that moment in the OFF position began to dimly burn. Question to electricians: Why?
Is this possible because I put a zero in the gap instead of the phase?

viscera








The insides of a wireless



A little bit of looks.

Now take a close look at the switches and your room. And think about whether to hang them or not.
If you still have granny wallpapers and you have a creaky floor =) then these switches will not decorate this whole picture in any way.

I also want to separately tell you about the wireless switch, which can be used as a backup (pass-through), and as a remote control.
This switch comes out of the box as a backup, but it can be reprogrammed.
For example, you want to turn on two channels with one touch on the left key, and turn off the right key. And so you can program in any order convenient for you.
To do this, hold down one of the buttons of the main switch (until the signal)
After the signal, you need to press the button on the remote control that you need to program.
You just need to know after which signal you need to program.
1 signal - on and off
2 beeps - ON only
3 beeps - off only
4 beeps - full reset.

I can sum up a little.
What might they like?
Design, "sensibility", easy replacement of the front part with another.

What can they not like?
"Sensibility"

Why did I attribute touch control to two points?
Yes, because some may like it, but they will keep silent about the fact that it is not very convenient to rush into this centimeter round every time.
For example, there is one person who, after my demonstration of this switch, wrote me such an SMS

In the end =)

In general, to buy or not, it's up to you.
In Russia, the price tag is from 1500 rubles.
Price tag for the front part from 500r
Happy shopping.

See below for how it works.

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Hello, dear readers and guests of the Electrician's Notes website.

In one of my articles, I told you about, controlled, both manually and from the control panel.

But today I would like to draw your attention to the touch switch VL-C701R of the Classic series from Livolo with similar functions. True, this switch has its own characteristics and advantages over the same Sapphire-2503, which I will tell you about in this article.

The very first thing that catches your eye is a nice appearance with a glass transparent panel. This, in principle, has become a fundamental aspect when choosing this switch.

The fact is that a place has been prepared on the kitchen apron for installing a switch, with which one of the kitchen lighting groups will be controlled. Sockets for kitchen appliances will also be placed there.

The apron in the kitchen is planned to be made of glass, so when choosing a switch, I wanted to find something with an original and interesting design.

And then, on the Internet, I came across a review of the touch switch from Livolo. So I decided to buy it, and why not ?! At the same time, I will share information with you, all of a sudden you also decide to install something from this product for yourself ?!

To begin with, I purchased one touch switch VL-C701R of the Classic series in order to check its declared functions and characteristics on it, because the switch is made in China, and here, as you all know, you can expect various kinds of surprises.

So let's go.

I ordered the VL-C701R Classic series switch in the Livolo online store (rulivolo.ru). Its cost at the time of publication of the article was about 1130 rubles. The prices on the Aliexpress site are similar, which is why I decided to order here. You can check it yourself! Of the advantages, I would note the following: a Russian-language description of the goods and support when ordering, as well as relatively fast delivery, which in my case took a little more than a week. From China (Aliexpress) would have to wait much longer.

Decryption:

  • VL is the brand name for Livolo
  • C7 - series (more modernized)
  • 01 — number of controlled lines (one)
  • R - radio-controlled (with remote control)

Specifications:

  • operating voltage from 110 to 250 (V) frequency 50-60 (Hz)
  • maximum power not more than 1000 (W)
  • maximum load current no more than 5 (A)
  • number of switches - 100 thousand.
  • degree of protection of the housing IP20 (read about)
  • operating temperature from -30°С to +70°С

Overall dimensions: 80x80x40 (mm).

I received the switch in such a cardboard box, in which two packages were placed at once.

One package contained a VL-C701R touch light switch with a VL-RMT-02 remote control and an instruction manual (in English), and the other package contained a glass panel.

Why is this switch so interesting?

As I said, this is his appearance. There are no comrades in taste and color, but I personally like it. Compared to the same Sapphire-2503, it looks much more interesting and prettier.

According to the color scheme, the background of the glass panel of the switch can be ordered at your discretion, although the choice is not particularly huge - there are only 2 colors: black and white.

With the VL-C701R touch light switch, you can control almost all types of lamps - these are incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, both at 220 (V) and through, CFL compact fluorescent lamps, fluorescent fluorescent lamps, and LED strips.

True, there is one nuance that applies to LED and fluorescent lamps, as well as to LED strips. If their power will be from 3 to 18 (W), then the listed lamps in the off position of the switch may still flash. This, for example, the manufacturer recommends in this case to install a resistor with a nominal value of 33 (kΩ) with a power of 10 (W) in parallel with the lamp.

The VL-C701R touch switch can be used not only to control lighting - with the same success, you can connect another load to the output contacts, for example, a blind or gate drive, a fan, a heater, solenoid valves for watering and others different devices. Naturally, if the connected load exceeds the power of the output contacts of the switch, then a contactor will need to be added to the circuit. Read some of my articles about contactors:

Externally, the assembly of the switch looks quite neat and of high quality. WITH reverse side The body of the VL-C701R touch switch is made of heat-resistant plastic with brass terminals for connecting conductors of wires and cables.

Connecting the touch switch VL-C701R

The VL-C701R touch switch is connected according to the standard scheme, as or.

There is no need to lay any additional conductors of wires and cables (some touch switches require a separate 220 V power supply) - the VL-C701R touch light switch is installed instead of a conventional single-key switch or dimmer. Here is the wiring diagram for the VL-C701R touch switch from Livolo.

We connect the incoming phase from the junction box to the L (In) terminal (in the diagram, the red wire), and to the L1 (Load) terminal - the switching phase (in the diagram, the orange wire), which will already go to the lamp or group of lamps.

Initially, I planned to install a touch switch on the kitchen apron, but as practice has shown, this is not possible - I will talk about the reasons below. Therefore, as an example, I will show the installation of a switch to control the lighting in the bathroom.

The bathroom had to be installed: one key to control the lighting, and the other -. But so far there is no fan available, so I will connect only the lighting group to the switch. In the future, perhaps, I will connect the fan control to the same group, because it still comes with a timer.

The white core is the L phase, the blue one is N zero, and the yellow-green one is the PE protective conductor.

Now it remains for us to connect the incoming phase from the apartment switchboard to the L (In) terminal, and connect the switching phase of the outgoing cable to the group of lamps to the L1 (Load) terminal. I connected the zeros and protective conductors PE to each other, respectively, in the same place in the socket using.

I carefully laid the wires in the socket and proceed to install the switch. The Hegel KU1201 socket boxes used have a depth of 45 (mm), so installing a 33 (mm) deep switch there and laying all the wires is somewhat problematic. If possible, use deeper sockets.

The switch is mounted in a standard-sized socket box exclusively on mounting screws (included in the kit), it does not have any expanding legs. So keep this in mind if you still have old Soviet metal sockets installed. Although it is not so long and laborious to replace them with modern ones. Here are some articles on these topics:

After installing the base of the switch, we attach a glass panel to it - it rests solely on the latches. Ready.

And this is how the switch protrudes from the wall - not very much, and even less than ordinary switches.

But what if you plan to install several of these switches in a row?!

Let's count! The standard distance between the centers of the socket boxes is 71 (mm). The overall dimension of the glass panel of the touch switch is 80 (mm). Thus, from the center to the edge of the glass panel will be 40 (mm), which will protrude 6 (mm) beyond the edge of our socket, which has a diameter of 68 (mm). The nearby switch can no longer be installed, because. their edges will overlap. And this means that in this case it will not work to install such switches in one row.

The next way out of the situation is to increase the distance between the sockets in advance, i.e. instead of the standard 71 (mm) make it 80 (mm). Here is such a nuance.

Operation of the touch light switch

We touch the outlined circle with a finger (or foot) and the switch turns on, when touched again, it turns off. An electromagnetic relay is built inside the switch, which is slightly audible when switching.

The backlight of the switch is also not intrusive and pleasant for the eyes, which is clearly visible in the dark or in dimly lit places. When the switch is on, the switch is highlighted in red, and when it is off, it is blue, although it is difficult to determine during the day whether the switch is on or not.

I would like to note the following feature of the switch. If suddenly for some reason your power line is turned off, the switch automatically switches to the “off” position.

Setting up the remote control

Remote control of the circuit breaker is carried out using a separate control panel (VL-RMT-02), or rather even a key fob, which is included in the standard delivery set.

The remote control is small and compact 40x25x15 (mm) with the ability to program several of these switches. It has a metal front panel, and its buttons are protected by an opening protective plastic shutter.

The remote control operates at a frequency of 433.92 (MHz) from a 27A / 12 (V) battery, which, unfortunately, is not included in the package, so I had to buy it separately. Keep this in mind.

To configure the remote control, you must press and hold the sensor button on the switch until it emits sound signal- in time it is about 5 seconds.

Then you need to press any of the three (A, B or C) buttons on the remote control (I will take button B for example) until a repeated single beep appears.

Ready. With such a simple and uncomplicated action, we paired the touch switch and button B on the control panel.

Button D cannot be programmed. because its function is initially programmed to turn off all three switches (sensors) programmed to the buttons of this remote control.

If you want to untie the control panel from the switch, then follow the same steps. Only when you press the button on the control panel, not a single signal will appear, but a double one.

If you want to reset all switch settings, then press and hold the switch on the sensor for about 10 seconds. All control panels associated with this switch will be disabled.

Now let's check if everything works properly ?!

Press the button B - the switch turns on. We press button B again - the switch turns off.

Let's check other buttons on the remote control that we did not program. The remote control does not respond to other buttons, which was required to be proved !!!

As I said, with the help of one remote control, you can control 3 switches (or 3 sensors). Also, one switch (sensor) can be tied simultaneously to 8 different control panels.

I would like to note that the settings of the switch and the remote control are saved even when the power is turned off and there is no battery in the remote control. And this is very important!

According to the declared characteristics, the operating range of the control panel is 20 (m). I have no way to check at such a distance at home. But from anywhere in the apartment, the switch works without problems, even from behind a wall, even from a corner, etc. I will clarify that all the walls in the apartment are made of drywall. How the switch will behave with concrete walls - I can not say.

Small upgrade

Some of you may argue that it is not very convenient to aim at the small sensor button. But it's all solvable! One of the radio amateurs has already come up with a so-called upgrade to this switch, i.e. expanded its sensitive area and now there is no need to aim at a small "target" - the switch will be triggered when you touch any point on the glass panel.

It is not difficult to do this. I will not upgrade my copy, but I will attach a photo of a similar touch switch, only without radio control.

Need to get to printed circuit board switch and solder one end of the conductor to the indicated place.

The second tip of the conductor remains free (in the air), it only needs to be fixed along the perimeter to the base of the board with glue, tape, and other convenient methods, as shown in the photo below.

Now the switch will work when you press anywhere on the glass surface.

2. Linking the switch to a PC, tablet and phone

On one of the forums, I came across a very detailed post that this switch can be tied to the Arduino Uno controller, which means that now you can control the switch not only manually or from the remote control, but also directly from a computer, tablet, phone and even with voice commands. So keep this in mind - with the help of this opportunity, you can build a richer and "smarter" lighting control system (and not only) for your house or apartment.

Conclusion

I will say a few words about the identified shortcomings.

I noticed that the glass panel has some play in the landing latches, but within reason. Also, fingerprints are constantly left on the glass panel. There are no other shortcomings that I can point out.

As an alternative to switches with touch and remote control you can use ready-made devices (controllers) similar to those installed in, although they will have much less functionality.

And already by tradition, watch the video based on the materials of this article:

P.S. The range of Livolo does not end there. The site presents a large selection of switches, walk-through switches, sockets, dimmers, timers and other devices with different functionality, as well as an interesting design. But only the time of operation will show how reliable Livolo products are. If you already operate switches and other Livolo products, then write your opinion and feedback about them in the comments. Thank you.

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There is software that is available to a wide range of users and does not require any skills to implement, has clear interface. Standard functions: creating the appearance of makeup, removing skin defects, giving the correct geometry, eliminating the effect of "red" eyes. Depending on the arsenal of features presented, applications can be characterized by performance and require installation on powerful hardware systems.

TOP 1. 0 programs for processing and editing photos. Despite all the objective advantages of Photoshop over its counterparts, it remains a purely professional tool with enviable functionality, but complex controls. To see this, just look at the tens of thousands of editorial courses available on the Internet. If you are not eager to spend days on end studying entertaining video blogs of “photoshoppers”, we recommend that you pay attention to simpler programs. Movavi Photo Editor is not inferior to the creation of Adobe in terms of features, however, it has a simple, friendly interface, adapted for non-professionals.

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Complex actions (removing objects, replacing the background, etc.) are accompanied by animated tips. Otherwise, the program does not require training. Color correction, cropping, overlay effects and others fine tuning carried out in just a few clicks. The main advantages of Movavi Photo Editor: All the functions of a professional editor in an affordable performance; Advanced work with color profiles; Simple implementation of complex operations (removal of elements, background); A huge number of filters and effects; Great retouching tool for face and body on photo; High speed, low system requirements; The ability to fully evaluate the application thanks to a competent approbation system.

Free photo editing software

Features of free photo editors

The set contains editors that are used to process photos, change the original image and create new graphic elements. They can be used when you need to do the following:

  • crop image;
  • change the size of the picture;
  • add photo frames;
  • prepare a preview image for uploading a video to YouTube or other video hosting;
  • cut out a specific object in the photo;
  • correct the color
  • eliminate various defects in the image. For example, red-eye or distortion from a camera lens;
  • increase the sharpness of the photo;
  • add an inscription or graphic object;
  • make a collage
  • add filters to create a custom image.

Who are free photo editors for?

Please note that the set contains only free photo editors with simple functionality. These programs are not suitable for solving complex tasks, so they cannot be considered as competitors to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, which are considered the professional standard for any photographer. The presented utilities are designed for ordinary users who want to get convenient tools to improve the quality of family photos and create graphics for various projects (presentation, poster, advertising banner, and others).

Types of Free Photo Editors

All programs in the set can be divided into 3 groups:

  1. Universal graphic editor.
  2. RAW converters.
  3. Highly specialized utilities with a simple built-in editor.

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It's such a full-featured application that many consider it a free alternative to the Photoshop suite. Of course, the level of Photoshop is still higher, but the program is really a great alternative to the flagship Adobe and turns photo editing into a very exciting experience. One of the first amazing features of Photoscape is its unusual interface design. Ghosts of Girlfriends Former. In the main window of the program, you can select the desired action: viewing images, optimizing bad shots, printing multiple photos on one page as a collage, or adding any of dozens of built-in filters and special effects. Among the others additional features Photoscape - File renaming, color picker, screenshot capture and even a RAW converter. It's hard to believe, but Photoscape really has no flaws. Just download it, run it, love it and leave it forever.

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The best programs for working, processing and editing photos

Photo editing software review - fast batch photo editing apps and best photo editing software for professionals.

Thanks to the presence of cameras in smartphones, each owner has a huge collection of pictures. However, not all of them can be called successful. Programs for processing and printing digital images allow you to solve many problems - "revive" black-and-white photographs and remove red-eye effects in photographs, retouch portrait photos, remove defects and get rid of unnecessary objects in the frame. All of them contain an effects container, tools for scaling, cropping, quickly changing the brightness and contrast, hiding flaws, and simply improving the photo.

Before you get acquainted with photo editors in detail and understand in detail what photo editing programs are, let's take a look at the table with application features.

To begin with, let's look at free solutions for working with photos - programs that allow you to process photos without registration for an unlimited period after downloading and installing.

Powerful editor, originally conceived as free alternative Adobe Photoshop. The application easily opens all common image formats, can edit digital images by layers, includes tools for retouching, color correction, overlaying and deleting objects. Supported batch mode processing.

No matter how hard the developers try, because of the versatility, the interface of this photo editing program cannot be called simple.

Photoscape at first glance seems like a very simple photo editor, but this is the case when good functionality is hidden behind a concise interface. The program contains a good effects container, supports RAW format and can expand its capabilities by installing add-ons.

The Russified menu is friendly for beginners, and the integrated collage editor will allow you to quickly create original works from a collection of pictures.

The program also has a relatively simple Russified interface, which resembles the standard Windows Paint editor. PixBuilder Studio is not demanding on PC resources, it can edit applications in layers, it allows you to install plugins.

The main disadvantage of the program is incompatibility with the RAW format. Because of this, the application cannot be used to process images from modern cameras and smartphones.

This versatile software, due to the integrated set of brushes, is often used to draw from scratch. As for the tools for processing ready-made images, the program has all the necessary tools for correcting flaws and applying effects, especially since plug-ins can be connected to it. Thanks to the "fine" work with the gradient, Artweaver can be used to clean photos of unnecessary objects.

Unfortunately, as with PixBuilder Studio, the application does not support RAW format.

From the name it is clear why the program was created - editing ready-made images. Automatic modes The editor will allow you to instantly remove red eyes, change the color temperature or correct a minor cosmetic defect, but there can be no question of professional post-processing. If only because the application cannot work with layered images and does not allow you to open files in RAW format.

But with the convenience of Photo! Editor is all right - the simple interface of the program will not confuse even novice users. The main thing is to have basic knowledge in English– the program menu is not localized.

The developers of the program initially created their product for drawing artistic pictures on a virtual canvas of unlimited size. However, over time, the program has acquired a sufficient number of functions, thanks to which Krita can be classified as a professional-level photo editor. The application supports all common image formats, includes a high-quality set of effects, and allows you to edit certain areas of the image pointwise. Krita's interface is reminiscent of the industry standard, Photoshop.

Picasa is a feature-packed app from Google designed to organize your collection of photos and quick view images. In it you will find tools for quickly applying effects and eliminating typical defects in the photo. The program works smartly, contains a tool for creating collages.

In 2016, Google stopped supporting its product, but even now, many of the application's features are relevant.

A three-in-one suite that consists of a photo editor, a collage maker, and an add-on for batch file format conversion. The program has two features - the filters and effects used in it are very similar to similar tools in Instagram, and you can also find the ability to change the focus point in Fotor. With the application, you can quickly publish edited work in social media is a great feature for bloggers.

The program does not support layer-by-layer processing, but is compatible with the RAW format.

A simple photo editor that allows you to quickly improve the quality of digital images - add "juicy" colors to landscapes, eliminate skin defects and increase clarity in portrait photos, improve the quality of any images due to built-in automatic processing algorithms. PhotoMASTER can work with certain image fragments, overlay text, apply effects and filters.

The trial version of the app is available for five days. Price full version depends on the number of available functions. The standard edition (price just over $10) includes retouching and object removal. The premium version (costing just under $20) has the option to enhance landscape shots and contains more effects. The pro version (price is about $30) processes photos faster and allows you to change the background on images.

The interface, like the name of the program, originates from the standard Windows Editor. However, in terms of the number of features, Paint.NET is far ahead. In addition to the standard features inherent in all photo editors, in the program you will find an extended set of effects and a functional "noise reduction".

Out of the box, the application does not support RAW format, but you can teach the program to recognize it by installing the appropriate plugin.

Now let's look at solutions whose capabilities are limited without purchasing a license. Free versions of these programs have fewer tools and/or are available for a certain Trial period.

For many users, the name of the program is associated with the online service of the same name, thanks to which you can quickly process images through a Web browser. Except standard features, in Pixlr we note very Good work automatic algorithm for changing the focus point. Together with two million combinations of filters and effects, this option makes the application a fairly versatile tool for processing and styling photos. It is a pity that RAW images cannot be uploaded to the program interface.

The free version of Pixlr contains a number of restrictions, such as no masks and a limited set of fonts. The cost of a subscription for the Pro version is from five dollars per month.

The basic version of this application serves as an excellent tool for organizing a single point for viewing images stored on disk. The extended Pro version of the program includes a huge effects container, debugging tools, and a handy tool for batch file conversion.

The program supports RAW format and includes a highly efficient face recognition function.

The cost of a time-unlimited license for ACDSee Pro- one hundred US dollars. Trial period is one month.

For many of us, image processing is associated with the name of this program. Reference interface, many tools for both automatic and manual debugging, compatibility with all common formats and thousands of plug-ins.

Such a range of possibilities could not but affect the convenience of the menu for beginners and the load on the PC. The first disadvantage can be solved by studying video tutorials, which are found in abundance on YouTube, the second can only be solved by upgrading the machine.

The price of a licensed subscription for the program is from $10 per month. After subscribing, you additionally receive a key for a number of other programs from the developer.

The application can be considered a special version of the standard Photoshop, sharpened for processing a large array of images. If you need to quickly change a huge amount of photos - take a look at the automatic enhancement algorithms in Lightroom, they fix quite accurately Various types defects. Thanks to them, in the end, you can get an even better result than with manual editing using simpler editors.

The licensing terms for Lightroom are similar to those for Photoshop.



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