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I am thinking about getting my husband a photo editing program for our PC. We have only used the one that came with it. Does anybody have any suggestions or preferences? Which one would be the best basic one to have after the one already on the computer? Thanks.
I have both Photoshop Elements and the more advanced CS3 (and a TONNE of $$) and I like them both. Elements is great for beginners and advanced users because you can edit in basic mode and full edit mode as you get to know the program more. It also comes with great organizing software too.
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I would say try out Photoshop Elements, its a lot less expensive than the full CS and you will have alot of the same features. I also like to use Picasa, which is also free, but limited in features. Good luck!!
Photoshop has a very steep learning curve. I have it because I used it on my job but I don't know how to use everything.
I would try something simpler first.
I have both Photoshop Elements and the more advanced CS3 (and a TONNE of $$) and I like them both. Elements is great for beginners and advanced users because you can edit in basic mode and full edit mode as you get to know the program more. It also comes with great organizing software too.
I have both these, too, and must agree.
I recently got Photoshop Elements v. 6 for Mac, but find I like v. 3 mo'h bettah. I may uninstall it and just stick with v.3
I only do the most basic photo editing, however--I don't know any cool photo tricks! LOL!
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I use GIMP which is free to download (although someone mentioned they were asked for a payment when they tried, it is most definitely free - at the top of this page there is a link that says Gimp with installer for Windows 2000 and above.. http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
There's a plug-in which will handle RAW files.
It's similar to PhotoShop in a lot of the options it offers. DH did a course in PhotoShop for work, but uses GIMP at home.
I use GIMP which is free to download (although someone mentioned they were asked for a payment when they tried, it is most definitely free - at the top of this page there is a link that says Gimp with installer for Windows 2000 and above.. http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
There's a plug-in which will handle RAW files.
It's similar to PhotoShop in a lot of the options it offers. DH did a course in PhotoShop for work, but uses GIMP at home.
I use GIMP also. It was free and I don't remember being asked for a donation when I downloaded it. There is a learning curve but I searched to find some tutorials for basic photo editing and looked at those. I later learned some more advanced stuff. I also do some real basic stuff using Picassa.
Photoshop elements looks really nice, but my sister and I have been using Lightroom for the past year, and it works GREAT for us!!! (from what I understand, it's a little (maybe a lot!!!) cheaper than PS, too) The main difference between LR and PS is that LR only edits color, light, etc. But if that's all you'd be using it for, it would be great. It is incredibly user-friendly (another big difference from PS!!), and the pictures look great once you're done with them. I have ben very pleased with LR. But whatever you choose, I'm sure your husband will be pleased Hope you find exactly what you're looking for!!!
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Well, I guess I'm in the minority here but, I prefer Paint Shop Pro. I have version 11 and I've been using it now for a couple of years at least to crop and enhance my photos. They have all kinds of workshops and online advice for both photoshop AND paint shop pro. You can even download a free trial version to see if you would like it first.
Well, I guess I'm in the minority here but, I prefer Paint Shop Pro. I have version 11 and I've been using it now for a couple of years at least to crop and enhance my photos. They have all kinds of workshops and online advice for both photoshop AND paint shop pro. You can even download a free trial version to see if you would like it first.
I love using PaintShop Pro as well. I started with version 6 and now use Version X. It has a lot of functionality (I used it for years to design digital scrapbook kits) and is very user friendly (in my opinion, but then again I'm a computer geek). I also use PSE, PSCS3, Gimp, PaintNet, but PaintShop Pro is my go to program.
Photo Editing Program?
