Photo editing software for newbie: Can anyone direct me to any photo editing so ftware for a beginner.Don't want to pay for Lightroom or Photoshop, little too advanced for me.Would...

rbnzreflections

Can anyone direct me to any photo editing so ftware for a beginner.Don't want to pay for Lightroom or Photoshop, little too advanced for me.Would appreciate all input from the experience of the Hoggs; thank you Rbnz

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Lightroom, Darktable, and Gimp are all free. If you use an iMac for editing, you can check out Phocus from Hasselblad. These also include a free learning curve.
--Bob

Joe Blow

My suggestion is "Paint.Net". It is well packed with features, is user friendly, and free. It has a large user base that helps answer questions. The two downsides are it doesn't do RAW and color balancing is manual. Once you become familiar with Paint.Net, you'll find other editing programs easier to use.

https://www.getpaint.net

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Google free photo editing software. There are tutorial videos on utube University.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Both Apple and Windows operating systems have basic apps that let you crop, do some adjustments to exposure, clarity, red eye and more. They are a good place to start.

rbnzreflections

Thanks to ALL who responded to my post. I do have an APPLE MacBook Pro( mid2014 ) have used those tools some,but not really impressed w/ results. It could be that I don't fully understand all the functions.Will definitely check out these other options.THANKS AGAIN you Folks R the BEST

Paulie Loc: NW IL

Snapseed - free app for mobile devices, Photos app on Mac. You can edit RAW in Photos app too.(basic stuff)
Snapseed actually surprised me with a variety of
useful tools it offers. Sometimes I use it to edit some pictures taken with my phone.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

rmalarz wrote:

Lightroom, Darktable, and Gimp are all free. If you use an iMac for editing, you can check out Phocus from Hasselblad. These also include a free learning curve.
--Bob

Lightroom free? It cost me $162.00.

rbnzreflections

Thanks Paulie, Snapseed?? Sounds like looking at as I have some GREAT shots on my S/ phone as well. I'm with you jethro779, I thought Lightroom was very Expensive. Thank s 4 th e comments. Looked at Phocus last night, looks like a great app.rmalarzThanks to ALL Rbnz

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

rbnzreflections wrote:

Thanks Paulie, Snapseed?? Sounds like looking at as I have some GREAT shots on my S/ phone as well. I'm with you jethro779, I thought Lightroom was very Expensive. Thank s 4 th e comments. Looked at Phocus last night, looks like a great app.rmalarzThanks to ALL Rbnz

I think rmalarz was referring to Lightzone. It is a free program.

Paulie Loc: NW IL

rbnzreflections wrote:

Thanks Paulie, Snapseed?? Sounds like looking at as I have some GREAT shots on my S/ phone as well. I'm with you jethro779, I thought Lightroom was very Expensive. Thank s 4 th e comments. Looked at Phocus last night, looks like a great app.rmalarzThanks to ALL Rbnz

Yep... don't forget to share 😆

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rbnzreflections wrote:

Can anyone direct me to any photo editing so ftware for a beginner.Don't want to pay for Lightroom or Photoshop, little too advanced for me.Would appreciate all input from the experience of the Hoggs; thank you Rbnz

You don't need much: cropping, exposure, contrast, white balance, tint, and sharpness. Just about any software that calls itself a processor can do that. If you want to swap out the sky, move heads on people, or make other major changes, then you need more power.

Lots of choices -

Affinity
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/software-review-affinity-photo-1-5-2
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/affinity-photo-software-review-has-photoshop-met-its-match#d1c5lY5EQ03QoLjh.97
http://www.diyphotography.net/affinity-photo-can-give-adobe-run-money/
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/affinity-photo-1.5,review-4257.htmlOthers
https://www.alienskin.com/exposure/
http://digital-photography-school.com/a-beginners-guide-to-choosing-the-right-post-production-software/
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/photo-editing
https://www.reviews.com/photo-editing-software/
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-photo-editing-software,review-1972.html
http://www.redmondpie.com/best-adobe-photoshop-alternatives-for-windows-and-mac-list Affinity
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/affinity-photo-software-review-has-photoshop-met-its-match#d1c5lY5EQ03QoLjh.97
http://www.diyphotography.net/affinity-photo-can-give-adobe-run-money/

Free -

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/

rbnzreflections

WOW!!!!!!!!! jerryc41.Thanks. Had no IDEA there was so MUCH tech. that could help w/ editing. All this technology is just a little SCARRY don't ya think?? Gratefull yes,but SCARRY. I just REALLY like this Forum. Such GREAT people to SHARE their knowledge with people that they may never know or meet. I believe there is HOPE for this broken World. GOD Bless America, GOD Bess ALL Hogg'sThanks SO MUCH: rbnz

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Google's own photo editor is good and it's FREE.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

There are free editors, limited in their abilities but they are free. Photoshop Elements could be a very good buy although to edit your files you will require some learning.