TOP 100 TOOLS
Picasa

Picasa is free software from Google that helps you locate and organise all the photos on your computer, edit and add effects to your photos, and share your photos with others.  There are also 3rd party tools to help you embed your Picasa webalbum into your blog or webpage, e.g. Slideshow Embed Tool
 

Website	picasa.google.com
Cost	Free
Availability	Download
Platform	Windows
2007 ranking	57=
2008 (Final) ranking	-
2009 ranking	63
Directory of Learning Tools	Media creation and editing tools

Comments from some of those who selected Picasa as one of their Top 10 Tools in 2009

• I've used picasa in school to share photos (albums) that I put together to supplement different aspects of my curriculum.  Mary Howard
• sorting images for presentations made sooooh easy  Mags Amond

Comments from those who selected Picasa as one of their Top 10 Tools in 2008

• "great for cropping and touch ups of pictures"  Lisa Neal

Comments from those who selected Picasa as one of their Top 10 Tools in 2007

• "it's a rapid way to touch up photos"  Jay Cross
• "great for cropping and touch ups of pictures"  Lisa Neal
• "This is a decent tool for storing, accessing, and modifying digital photos"  Michael McVey