Photo Editing Software: Hey guys been researching a replacement for Picasa. All I want is a simple photo editing , organizer . storage and sharing software. Only want to pay a one time...

Royce Moss Loc: Irvine, CA

Hey guys been researching a replacement for Picasa. All I want is a simple photo editing , organizer . storage and sharing software. Only want to pay a one time price. So far leaning to Luminar 4. Anyone use it? Thanks for you input,

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

A topic from last month that might be of interest:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-658423-1.html

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bleirer

Order Photoshop elements 2020, on sale only $60, stay on the "quick" tab. You will be happy. Pick either PC online code, Mac online code, or CD disk.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMKZJ8K/ref=twister_B07YQJ2GQR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

For simple, if you use Windows and want free:
https://www.faststone.org/index.htm

I don't know that there is an organizer, but since it's free, check it out.

The benefit of PS Elements, recommended by bleirer, are those three main tabs: quick, guided, expert. You never have to go beyond "quick" but you are paying for a lot more power.

Bill_de Loc: US

Photoshop Elements is my most used processor.

I used Photoshop for many years until I found out that most everything I was using is in Elements.

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John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I'm using PSP pro2020 (2021 is out now about $100). But I think I found it easier to use having had Elements before. Just so much info out there from Adobe to You Tube.

tankdonovan Loc: Tennessee

Corel"s PaintShop Pro

LarryFitz Loc: Beacon NY

I use Luminar. I like editing. But you can can tag photos. When you set rating in is part of Luminar catalog. It would be nice if tags and rating were imbedded into export JPGs. I use MS Photo Gallery for keeping track of my photo, even though it is no longer supported.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I've used several, but mostly LR. For general processing, it doesn't matter which program I use. What I usually do is adjust cropping, exposure, contrast, color, and sharpness. Even free programs can do that. Any new software is confusing at first, but there are tutorials and other resources available.

https://www.darktable.org/
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59324818
https://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-edit-rawtherapee/
https://www.lightstalking.com/free-photography-software/
http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-photo-editor
http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/the-best-photoshop-alternatives-that-are-totally-free-5974500
http://lightzoneproject.org/

eadler

Luminar which is $69 WITHOUT an annual license. You can get a $10 discount if you order using a code shown on Jim Nix Luminar You Tube videos.

sandykreit

Royce Moss wrote:

Hey guys been researching a replacement for Picasa. All I want is a simple photo editing , organizer . storage and sharing software. Only want to pay a one time price. So far leaning to Luminar 4. Anyone use it? Thanks for you input,

I use it but very little, sky replacements and such. I am a Lightroom Classic user and I don't think there is anything that organizes your catalogue and all the other things you're looking for like it. You may be able to just purchase it I don't know, I have the cc and pay monthly, this way it's always up to date and I get Photoshop it needed. Lightroom is not hard, Photoshop is another story, I don't use it a lot.

bleirer

sandykreit wrote:

I use it but very little, sky replacements and such. I am a Lightroom Classic user and I don't think there is anything that organizes your catalogue and all the other things you're looking for like it. You may be able to just purchase it I don't know, I have the cc and pay monthly, this way it's always up to date and I get Photoshop it needed. Lightroom is not hard, Photoshop is another story, I don't use it a lot.

One cannot buy Lightroom anymore, only subscribe.

sandykreit

Sorry, I didn't know that, but it is the best for organization and they have much improved their editing module too to keep up with the competition.

gloryg Loc: New York

Why don't you check out Faststone first since it is free. It you find you need something else then you can check out Elements or Luminar.

Jim Bianco

I use photoscape X it is free and it is easy to learn and it is FREE. I use it all the time a lot of tutorials also.