Photo Editing Program......HELP!!!!

[oldnavy170]

I was wondering.....other then Photoshop what are some other good photo editing programs? I am looking for a new program and need some suggestions.

Thank you

 

[oCyrus55]

There is something called a "search button," but o well... Try GIMP, gimp.org

 

[oldnavy170]

There is something called a "search button," but o well... Try GIMP, gimp.org

I want opinions not a "search button"!!!!!

 

[Peanuts]

Well, this doesn't quite meet the requirements of your post, but have you looked into Photoshop Elements? It is essentially a very (very) condensed photoshop, but does the job 80% of the time and is relatively inexpensive. It is also sold with certain products I do believe.

Also, I have heard great things regarding gimp.

P.S. I think Cyrus was referring to the fact that this is a common topic that has been discussed before, so sometimes a quick search into the archives will show lots of great threads

 

[j_mcquillen]

I use photoshop myself, so I can't really comment on the pros and cons of one over the other, but the two alternatives that I read most about are either Gimp or Google's Picasa, both of which I believe are free.

I presume you don't use a Mac, but if you do then Apple's Aperture gets some good reviews, but its not free.

 

[W.Smith]

When I don't need PS, or PSE, which is surprisingly often, I work a lot with GraphicConverter (Mac only; http://www.lemkesoft.com/en/index.htm), and Photoline32 (for Windows and Mac; http://www.pl32.com/). Both FREE downloads. Both shareware.
Sometimes I even use an oldie like Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
For photo management I can recommend Photo Mechanic 4.4.1.1.
Stay away from iPhoto if you value your photos. Sometimes it eats them . . .

 

[oldnavy170]

Since this post I have started using Microsoft Digital Image Editor. Its a great program so far. I know its not Photoshop but its pretty good for me now. Thanks for your input though. I do appreciate it.

 

[abraxas]

I used to use LView. I upgraded from a copy I've had for years (it has great compression), but decided to use cs2 instead. It still may be worthwhile for you to try. A trial copy can be found here;

http://www.lview.com/imageeditor.htm

 

[mykill]

fireworks from macromedia or maybe corel draw or photopaint....
not quite as advanced as photoshop but still can do alot

 

[Innocence]

the only program i've ever used is corel - paint shop pro

maybe you could give that a go.

 

[SepiaTL]

the only program i've ever used is corel - paint shop pro

maybe you could give that a go.

PSP is great because it's pretty inexpensive but you can still find some good plug-ins for it. Photography Club here gave me a copy of The Gimp but I haven't used it much yet. Always a learning curve on these new programs.