Pixlr Desktop is a free photo editing software by Autodesk, catering to users with limited photo editing knowledge. In addition to its online editor and smartphone app, Pixlr Desktop offers a Windows desktop version, allowing users to make a wide range of photo modifications offline. The software presents a user-friendly interface, organizing effects in a tree diagram for easy navigation.

The tool provides various categories of effects, such as graphic effects, enhancement tools, layering effects, borders, stylize options, stickers, and text editing tools, each further divided into subcategories. Users can stack effects to achieve professional results quickly, such as applying borders, removing red-eye, blurring edges, and adjusting brightness. Moreover, creating a Pixlr account grants access to additional free effects, with a paid pro-version offering advanced features like cropping, brush editing, and more, akin to professional editing software like Photoshop and Gimp.