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Sep 11, 2022 07:12:59 #

rlopatkin

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

Sep 11, 2022 07:22:13 #

Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room

Platform? Capabilities? There are plenty to choose from.

https://lmgtfy.app/?q=free+photo+editing+software

Sep 11, 2022 07:47:31 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I've been using Nikon's NX Studio. It's free, and it processes NEF files. Otherwise, see below. I would give serious consideration to free software. Otherwise, you'll be paying $100 a year to get their "major improvements." I'm still using Lightroom 6 from 2015, and it works as well now as it did then. The new version is by subscription, and you get continual updates for $9.99/month.

Free -
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/

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.html

Others
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-lightroom-alternatives
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/
https://photographypro.com/photo-editing/

Sep 11, 2022 08:09:55 #

rlopatkin

Thanks- very helpful!!

Sep 11, 2022 08:24:17 #

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

rlopatkin wrote:

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

Believe it or not, I am using Picasa3. Google doesn't maintain it, but it is available as a free dowload from Google.com. It serves my purpose. Good luck.

Sep 11, 2022 09:28:48 #

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

rlopatkin wrote:

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

On Windows? Paint Shop Pro does it for me

Sep 11, 2022 10:22:11 #

rlopatkin

Thanks

Sep 11, 2022 11:15:01 #

13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what

Try these websites https://www.lightstalking.com/free-photography-software/

Sep 11, 2022 12:19:00 #

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

rlopatkin wrote:

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

Simple and free is IfranView and Faststone viewers.

For more complex and full blown editor there is Affinity Photo, which is just $50 one time fee. It is neck and neck with PS, each has superior points but Affinity is a one time payment of 50 bucks. I bought mine in March 2019 on sale for $40 and received numerous FREE updates. I highly recommend it, even with a bit of a learning curve. Learning is fun, not being able to do a task is irritating.

Sep 12, 2022 05:59:48 #

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

rlopatkin wrote:

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

http://x.photoscape.org/

There is the free version and a one time payment of $40 for the pro version.
You can process RAW and it is easy to use

Sep 12, 2022 06:12:59 #

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

rlopatkin wrote:

Looking for a good simple editing software to purchase without monthly subscription. Any suggestions?

https://www.capterra.com/graphic-design-software/compare/198207-110533/PHOTOSCAPE-X-vs-WebPlus-X4

Sep 12, 2022 06:38:25 #

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

bobmcculloch wrote:

On Windows? Paint Shop Pro does it for me

Yes, and this year I do not see upgrades that tempt me to update from my 2022 PSPro Ultra. The Ultra gave me the AI. Add to PSPro 2022, Topaz new AI trio combined into Topaz Photo AI and the photo world is magic; Now.

Progress is being made by Google and Tesla's Nuralink "this brain-computer interface (BCI) will enable humans to carry out actions through thought alone." So, in our present reality, you do not need a camera or subjects Google and others provide Latent Diffusion model Text-to-image synthesis, you simply describe your dream image... the program searches the universe for images and does the rest.

But for now, rlopatkin, Paintshop Pro Ultra 2023 is on sale... I like PSPro because I have the tools that I have used for years which have been refined.

Sep 12, 2022 07:12:24 #

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Download a free trial of Luminar Neo - it's very easy to use capable of very good results. See Jim Nix YouTube videos for more information.

Sep 12, 2022 07:21:04 #

dsnoke Loc: North Georgia, USA

All the software mentioned so far is quite good, but each has its foibles. Get the trial version of each before you make a choice. For example, the Faststone image viewer is quite good for a quick pass through a set of images and some global adjustments. It is far less sophisticated than Affinity Photo (which is my main software). Which you might want may depend on how much you might want to do to an image. But you have many good options. Good Luck.

Sep 12, 2022 08:24:05 #

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate is as powerful (IMO) as LiteRoom) & is easier to learn. Another would be Corel Draw PaintShop Pro, probably the easiest to learn, both offer trials, excellent online support

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