Some people like animated GIFs so much that they collect large numbers of them. If you’ve never created an animated (active) GIF, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is, if you have the right tool.

This little freeware application takes photo tweaking to the next level. It makes it possible for an average joe to create real art with almost no training and very little time.

Converthub is a free online tool toupload and convert images into multiple formats. You can upload an image from your computer or add an image from a web URL. The images can be converted into JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, ICO, TIFF, TGA formats.

Previously we have covered some fabulous image manipulation tools and photo editors. In this article, we are showcasing some of the best tools available on the web to crop images to make it easy for you.

Bulkr is an application based on Adobe Air which will allow you to download up-to 200 photos from Flickr at a time to your desktop. You can download Flickr photos from your stream, your favorites, Flickr search and any other user’s photo stream to your computer desktop.

Add wicked, crazy and funny effects to photos.

Movie to GIF Converter allows you to convert MPEG, AVI and WMV movies to GIF animations. You can also use the GIF Image extractor to extract frames from GIF images.

Edit pictures/image online using FREE image editors. Most of the picture/image editors are easy to use and provide with the familiarity of desktop image editors. No need to download any software, just edit images online.

Instant Mask is a handy freeware image tool which will allow you to easily remove backgrounds from images. The background remover is easy to use and does not require any special skills.

Flickr Gupr is a desktop uploader for Flickr. It allows you to create groups of images and upload them to Flickr. In addition to that, you can group edit images and also add water marks to them before uploading to Flickr.

The hugely popular Photoshop.com app for iPhone is now be available Worldwide in the iTunes app store. The nifty iPhone/iTouch app has been downloaded over 3 million times since it’s launch in US and Canada.

CutMyPic is a simple tool to crop your images online. You can also round the corners and add drop shadow to your image.

Aviary extension for Google Chrome adds a small toolbar icon which will allow you to quickly capture webpage screenshots and download them to your PC or share them with your friends.

Thumboo is a instant website thumbnail generator using which you can generate thumbnail images for different websites and webpages. Just enter the URL to download thumbnails in 4 different sizes.

I occasionally create my own gradient wallpapers and psychedelic wallpapers using MS Paint. It’s quick and easy once you figure it out. However, it’s not nearly as fast and simple as the wallpaper generator I’ve just found.