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OpenLayers vs Pixlr

A side-by-side look at OpenLayers and Pixlr. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenLayers

OpenLayers

Development

OpenLayers is an open source JavaScript library for displaying map data in web browsers. It provides an API for building rich web-based geographic applications similar to Google Maps.

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Pixlr

Pixlr

Photos & Graphics

Pixlr is a free online photo editor that allows users to edit images in the browser. It has basic editing features like cropping, resizing, filters, text, and drawing tools. Pixlr is good for simple image edits without needing to install desktop software.

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