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Photoshop Alternative for Print-Ready Graphics
Aug 23, 2023 11:09:37 #
I don't know if this is the right section for this question. the Post Processing Forum didn't seem to be.
At our church we need a print-ready graphics program like Photoshop, but at a reasonable cost, to create our bulletins. Free would be best! I am not the graphic designer so only sharing her request in the words she used. I'm sending her a link to Affinity which looks promising. Does anyone recommend it?
Thanks in advance for any advice. You folks always come through when folks need guidance.
At our church we need a print-ready graphics program like Photoshop, but at a reasonable cost, to create our bulletins. Free would be best! I am not the graphic designer so only sharing her request in the words she used. I'm sending her a link to Affinity which looks promising. Does anyone recommend it?
Thanks in advance for any advice. You folks always come through when folks need guidance.
Aug 23, 2023 12:12:30 #
Affinity Photo is a good app, but for free, you'll have to look at the GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program.) Neither are Photoshop, but both will work. Both also have a learning curve similar to Photoshop's. Photoshop Elements is the light, non-subscription (not free) version of Photoshop, used mainly by amateurs, but highly effective. You might also try Photopea, a free online editor.
Aug 23, 2023 12:29:06 #
terryMc wrote:
Affinity Photo is a good app, but for free, you'll have to look at the GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program.) Neither are Photoshop, but both will work. Both also have a learning curve similar to Photoshop's. Photoshop Elements is the light, non-subscription (not free) version of Photoshop, used mainly by amateurs, but highly effective. You might also try Photopea, a free online editor.
Terry - Thanks very much.
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Aug 23, 2023 12:39:13 #
Have you or your graphics specialist looked at the (free version) of Adobe Express?
https://www.adobe.com/express/
https://www.adobe.com/express/
Aug 23, 2023 12:55:30 #
bsprague wrote:
Have you or your graphics specialist looked at the (free version) of Adobe Express?
https://www.adobe.com/express/
https://www.adobe.com/express/
I'll check with her... thanks.
Aug 23, 2023 14:06:33 #
Juy
Loc: Delaware
Many companies offer reduced fee to ,Non-profits , Students, Education facilities. Might want to look into that, the church might just qualify.
Aug 23, 2023 15:16:52 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Have you tried OpenOffice? You can insert photos, as well as text. It is free... as is LibreOffice, and Doxillion. They have several formats to choose from.
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Aug 23, 2023 15:17:01 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Siena wrote:
I don't know if this is the right section for this... (show quote)
If you're running Windows, you have Paint 3D. If your just looking for graphics, it's free and easy.
Aug 23, 2023 19:38:01 #
tlr789
Loc: Spring Valley, Ca.
Check out Tech Soup.
They sell software to 501 organizations that qualify.
Not sure about Photoshop but worth checking it out.
They sell software to 501 organizations that qualify.
Not sure about Photoshop but worth checking it out.
Aug 23, 2023 19:40:21 #
Juy wrote:
Many companies offer reduced fee to ,Non-profits , Students, Education facilities. Might want to look into that, the church might just qualify.
Juy, That's a great suggestion. Thanks.
Aug 23, 2023 19:43:24 #
cahale wrote:
If you're running Windows, you have Paint 3D. If your just looking for graphics, it's free and easy.
Cahale - I'm not sure if she's running Windows. I'll send along this information. Thank you.
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Aug 23, 2023 19:44:49 #
DougS wrote:
Have you tried OpenOffice? You can insert photos, as well as text. It is free... as is LibreOffice, and Doxillion. They have several formats to choose from.
I'll pass this along. Thank you.
Aug 23, 2023 19:53:43 #
Siena wrote:
I don't know if this is the right section for this... (show quote)
Adobe PhotoShop Elements $70
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/buy-elements.html?sdid=WB99JHFM&mv=search&mv2=paidsearch&utm_campaign=cv-nwmp-ae2023&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=AE2023-RSA02-LP1&utm_term=photoshop%20elements&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_sqx6_zzgAMVKJtaBR35-AtzEAAYASAAEgLzpfD_BwE
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Aug 23, 2023 22:30:03 #
Siena wrote:
I'll check with her... thanks.
Also suggest she look at Canva. It is very popular with graphics people.
https://www.canva.com/
Aug 24, 2023 08:30:36 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Siena wrote:
I don't know if this is the right section for this... (show quote)
MS Word can be used to create church bulletins by inserting stock graphics, scanned art or photographs. I do graphics work for a couple of organizations for programs, posters, flyers, etc. The products I produce include graphics, text, and images. I use PowerPoint almost exclusively for putting those products together. It is a very versatile application and has a short learning curve for neophytes. However, if you anticipate using a graphics program for creating original art or as a drawing tool in creating a product, it may not be near as useful. Your church could subscribe to Office 365 if it doesn’t already have the MS Office suite of products, which includes PowerPoint and Word.
Stan
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