mac software for making images look like paintings: There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But...

Ednsb Loc: Santa Barbara

There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But most have zero options for controlling the effect. I have lots of macOS processing software but none of them seem to do this including: On1 Raw , Luminar, LightRoom , pixelmator, PSE, etc.

Any suggestions? and hopefully free or pretty low price.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Topaz Simplify $40
https://topazlabs.com/simplify/
which you add to Topaz Studio (free):
https://topazlabs.com/introducing-topaz-studio/

PS Elements does have some effects. Which version do you own?

Here is one I just did quickly with PSE 2018. Guided edit mode - watercolor, then click over to expert mode and changed one of the layers to a different blend mode.

Beyond that, look at top of screen under FILTER. There are artistic, brush strokes, sketch and texture. Adjustment sliders available, but best to work with layers for most control, especially when you want to combine effects.

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rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Ednsb wrote:

There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But most have zero options for controlling the effect. I have lots of macOS processing software but none of them seem to do this including: On1 Raw , Luminar, LightRoom , pixelmator, PSE, etc.

Any suggestions? and hopefully free or pretty low price.

Topaz Impressions is, IMHO, the best.

photogeneralist Loc: Lopez Island Washington State

If you are a Mac person, take a look at FX Photo Studio. I rarely use it but if you are into filters and screens, it might satisfy your needs. It is available on the Apple App Store for 4.99 Basic version or 17.99 Pro version.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Ednsb wrote:

There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But most have zero options for controlling the effect. I have lots of macOS processing software but none of them seem to do this including: On1 Raw , Luminar, LightRoom , pixelmator, PSE, etc.

Any suggestions? and hopefully free or pretty low price.

I use Alien Skin Snap Art 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3IFB-cTprM

works on windows and mac.

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Vietnam Vet

Here you go, the best program available
https://www.painterartist.com/en/product/painter/?currency=en-US&sourceid=ptr2019-xx-ppc_brkws&x-vehicle=ppc_pla&skuId=UG&bob=show&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtb_bBRCFARIsAO5fVvFKVenqrn-AJuTugOzjBB7gvebWinqbjnVg_mmx6g4SPIG2NsnzhQIaAuNjEALw_wcB

Ednsb Loc: Santa Barbara

Hey Vet, did you see affordable? This is for a one time project. We usually come back with a nice watercolor from our visits but saw nothing in Bar Harbor so I want to create one.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Ednsb wrote:

Hey Vet, did you see affordable? This is for a one time project. We usually come back with a nice watercolor from our visits but saw nothing in Bar Harbor so I want to create one.

If you need it only for a one-time project, then download the free trial for any of these.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Ednsb wrote:

There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But most have zero options for controlling the effect. I have lots of macOS processing software but none of them seem to do this including: On1 Raw , Luminar, LightRoom , pixelmator, PSE, etc.

Any suggestions? and hopefully free or pretty low price.

Do you work for free or low wages??

wildweasel

Lots of painterly effects, oil, water color and all are adjustable.
https://www.smartphotoeditor.com/?msclkid=8eb7cf0755671852240994763f4b99de&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%3A%20SPE&utm_term=smart%20photo%20editor&utm_content=Smart%20Photo%20Editor

markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA

Ednsb wrote:

There seems to be a ton of apps of iOS which will take an image and apply a filter against it to make it look like a painting. But most have zero options for controlling the effect. I have lots of macOS processing software but none of them seem to do this including: On1 Raw , Luminar, LightRoom , pixelmator, PSE, etc.

Any suggestions? and hopefully free or pretty low price.

Unless you want to drop big bucks (or English pounds), go for individual JixiPix products.

Portrait Painter USD14.99 https://jixipix.com/portrait-painter/details.html (see attachment)

Artista Oil USD12.99 https://jixipix.com/artista-oil/details.html (see attachment)

All are available as sample downloads and are highly customizable.

markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA

markie1425 wrote:

Unless you want to drop big bucks (or English pounds), go for individual JixiPix products.

Portrait Painter USD14.99 https://jixipix.com/portrait-painter/details.html (see attachment)

Artista Oil USD12.99 https://jixipix.com/artista-oil/details.html (see attachment)

All are available as sample downloads and are highly customizable.

More on JixiPix Portrait Painter. Choice of linen or canvas backgrounds.

I took these at the Philadelphia High School for Girls 211th Class 50th reunion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DcWbTGfaA0

jwest Loc: South Dakota

Topaz is the b st I’ve seen. Not free but reasonable for what it does. If you want good controllable results you won’t get it free.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

I would just use Photoshop CC 2018.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I use an app called Waterlogue on my iPad. Not sure if it's available for a Mac. It's free.