CNET Editors' review
Folks who get a kick out of funny Photoshopped pictures often think, "I'd like to do that!" Then they open their "lite" version of Photoshop and...twow, wipeout on the learning curve. Suddenly a quick, amusing stunt is an hours-long journey through Help files, Layers, and so on. For those who just want to fool around with a few snapshots, something smaller, lighter, and easier to use is called for. Magix Entertainment's FunPix Maker 1.0 is just the tool. It's free, for starters. It's easy to use. And it's fun. You can use it to elongate noses, exaggerate feet, add things to images, and generally play around with pictures much like with a big image editor. Except with FunPix Maker, you can finish your image, email it off, and have your joke on your pals before it turns into a major project that swallows up more time than it's worth.
The program opens with a stock image, a small dog. You can grab his nose with the cursor and start changing his expression right away, a quick lesson in using FunPix Maker that's more effective and a lot more fun than a Help file.
Many programs cost more but do less and not as well. FunPix Maker is free and easy. There's a seven-day trial period during which you can register the product at any time and receive access to extended online services and support as well as a $5 electronic coupon that you can use in the publisher's online store.
Publisher's Description
From Magix:
With this free software, you can playfully transform photos into funny images. Give your grumpy buddies a big nose, add a beer belly to your best friend's figure, or draw cartoon eyes on your boss' face. Whether caricatures or artistic distortions - there are no limits to the customized play!
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 28 votes
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Current version:
4.1 starsout of 28 votes
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"Good program but...."
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Does what it says on the can.
Simple to use with pretty icons.Cons
None really
Summary
This program does exactly what its supposed to. But why watch the trailer when you can have the whole movie. Try Magix Photoclinic 4.5
PS That's Magix Photo Clinic 4.5 not Magix Photoclinic sorry my bad!
Its free, only 10MB and has all the features of Funpix Maker and Magix Photodesigner 7 plus there is no registration required!!!
Updated on Mar 20, 2012
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"Will not instal on windows 7"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Not available for Windows 7. Too bad.
Cons
Can't use it on Windows 7. Will not install at all.
Summary
I remember having this with Windows NT. It was fun. Too bad I can't get it now.
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"Love the Software"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Easy to use for beginners
Cons
None that I could find
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"would not download"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
no pros at all
Cons
all cons from here
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"DON'T LET ITS SIMPLICITY FOOL YOU"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
This is better than any commercial software similar to it that I've found. It has a great set of tools, a 6000X6000 canvas and FREE galleries and web hosting, just for downloading it. It does some impressive tricks.
Cons
This has none.
Summary
I use this to produce commercial prints and posters. It has tricks which are not documented, that I haven't seen anyone else use and that I'm going to make everyone figure out for themselves because it's sort of my trade secret. I would assume that the most likely persons to discover these capabilities will be children since they are not trained to use one tool one way, as adults are. Use your imagination kids. FunPix has some mighty interesting things awaiting you if you don't listen to your parents. Some of its unexpected effects are spectacular and complex. A warning: it's not going to do what you want it to do when you discover these effects, so go with what it gives you. Wonderful piece of image creation software. What are you waiting for, an engraved invitation? GRAB THIS SOFTWARE. NOW!
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"Fun to play with"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
None really, but a little limited
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"great fun prog"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
my grandkids love it
Cons
none up to now
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"Simple but convincing"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
For beginners who are pleased with the creation of very simple and suitable
Cons
Because less equipment is too simple adder
Summary
But there's no harm in choosing this software in addition to easy to just have a happy and free....!!!
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"Wonderful little program."
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Very easy to use
Cons
Wish it had more functions. The full version is not as easy to use, in fact the full version does not have FunPix function,
Summary
This is the easiest to use picture editor for hours of fun.....
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"Easy to use, excellant results"
Version: Magix FunPix Maker 1.0
Pros
Easy to use, great results
Cons
Simplicity, not enough functions
Summary
This software is easy to understand and use for a bigginer. I don't see the use for some of the options but may find out in time, with practice. My friends on Facebook left several comments when I would post a picture of one of them after "transforming" it with this program. Everyone loved it, thought I had done something really complex that they wouldn't be able to do. It puts a smile on faces that seemed doomed to gloom.
