Picnik Closes April 16, 2012: Users Upset, Google+ Integration Ahead
Picnik, a popular free photo editing site among entrepreneurs and small businesses, is set to close on April 16, 2012. Users are expressing their dissatisfaction, feeling forced to switch to Google+ unwillingly.
Google acquired Picnik in 2010, with plans to integrate its features into Google+. Now, those features will be incorporated into a new Google+ tool called 'Creative Kit'.
Google has provided users with the 'Takeout' export feature to save their files before the closure. The company notified users months in advance and made all premium Picnik features free during the transition period.
Users seeking alternatives can consider PicMonkey, BeFunky, FotoFlexer, iPiccy, WebFetti's Photo Editor, Pixlr, LunaPic, and Phixr.
Picnik's closure marks the end of an era for many small businesses and entrepreneurs who relied on its free photo editing services. Google's integration of Picnik's features into Google+ may provide some consolation, but users will need to adapt to the new platform.
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