Add Grains vs Fotor

Compare Add Grains with Fotor for adding grain and film effects to photos. See why a dedicated free grain tool outperforms Fotor's basic effects.

Winner

Add Grains

Free online film grain editor with 34+ authentic film stock emulations, real-time preview, and complete browser-based privacy.

Pros

  • +100% free, no subscription
  • +34+ authentic film stock emulations
  • +Browser-based, no install required
  • +Photos never leave your device
  • +Real-time preview with instant results

Cons

  • -Focused specifically on grain and film effects
  • -No RAW file support
  • -Requires web browser

Fotor

Online photo editor with basic effects and filters, but no dedicated grain tool or film stock emulation capabilities.

Price: $8.99/month

Pros

  • +Multiple editing tools in one platform
  • +Browser-based access
  • +Batch processing available
  • +Template library for design

Cons

  • -$8.99/month for Pro features
  • -Heavy advertising on free tier
  • -No dedicated grain tool
  • -Photos uploaded to cloud servers

Our Verdict

Fotor is a general online photo editor with no dedicated grain feature and an ad-heavy free tier. Add Grains provides 34+ authentic film grain emulations for free with no ads and complete privacy. For grain effects, Add Grains is the clear winner.

Winner: Add Grains

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureAdd GrainsFotor
Pros
  • 100% free, no subscription
  • 34+ authentic film stock emulations
  • Browser-based, no install required
  • Photos never leave your device
  • Real-time preview with instant results
  • Multiple editing tools in one platform
  • Browser-based access
  • Batch processing available
  • Template library for design
Cons
  • Focused specifically on grain and film effects
  • No RAW file support
  • Requires web browser
  • $8.99/month for Pro features
  • Heavy advertising on free tier
  • No dedicated grain tool
  • Photos uploaded to cloud servers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fotor have a dedicated grain tool?

No, Fotor does not offer a dedicated grain tool. Its effect filters may include some grain-like texture, but grain cannot be controlled independently. There are no specific film stock emulations available.

Is Fotor free to use for grain effects?

Fotor's free tier includes basic effects with heavy advertising. Many premium effects require Fotor Pro at $8.99/month. Even Pro does not include authentic film grain emulation like Add Grains offers for free.

Does Fotor upload my photos to its servers?

Yes, Fotor processes images on its cloud servers. Add Grains processes everything in your browser locally, so your photos never leave your device, providing complete privacy.

Which is better for film grain: Fotor or Add Grains?

Add Grains is significantly better for film grain. It offers 34+ authentic film stock emulations, processes locally for privacy, has no ads, and is completely free. Fotor has no dedicated grain tool and uses generic effect filters.

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