Parents' Guide to Pixlr Express

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Mac , Android , Chromebook , Kindle Fire Free Photo & Video
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Megan Leppla By Megan Leppla , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Seemingly simple photo tool is full of creative resources.

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What's It About?

Kids begin by choosing to capture a photo in-app, pull from an image in their camera roll, or assemble a collage with their photos, with various creative editing options within each choice. Photo creations are stored in a gallery, saved to your camera roll, or easily shared across a variety of platforms. As they play around with the various tools in the app, kids can learn specific art and design techniques involving line, color, and composition.

Is It Any Good?

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The open-ended nature of this app lets kids set their own pace and discover new techniques to get creative with. Although the focus is on photography techniques, Pixlr Express' best asset is that it can empower kids to make a personal connection to understanding basic art techniques. Projects can range from basic filters to complex layered works. No matter how kids use this app, they'll get experience using digital art skills. One note: Although the tools allow kids to be creative, the app would benefit from having tutorials or prompts to help them get started.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about digital art. Does it have less value than traditional art, or is it the same? Why?

  • Families can work together to identify specific art techniques within the app.

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