Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

Good Day UHH members,

I have a question on what would be the best software to use in processing my pictures. I have a Sony DSC HX90V camera that records the GPS location the picture was taken at. This is very helpful when reviewing the pictures.
On several past trips, my wife and I have come back with 4000 pictures. Many were not used and deleted but 1500 were kept. Once the file is made, I'll download it to a NCH Photo Stage slide show program, add music and create a DVD to sent to family and friends.

In the past, I was using Picasa to do this,but they stopped showing the GPS location on a map.


I need a software program that would do the following.

1. Allow me to download picture from my Sony camera and my wife's I Phone into one file.
2. Create and Move selected photo to a new file and renumber the picture to keep them in order.
3. Review the selected photo to see where they were taken and add text to the picture
4. Not be a subscription program, since I don't use it every day and that would be a waste of money. For the amount I use it, it is better to purchase the software.

Thank you for any input you can give me and a good program to use.

Bob

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

I cannot say which is best, but I can say that there are almost as many that someone thinks is best as there are different PP programs.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Photoshop CS6 if you can find a copy is the King.

Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

Thanks, I’ ll look at that program

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

RawTherapee is free software with probably the same learning curve as the others. I can't vouch for how well it works, but it has been around for a while, and there are plenty of examples on Flickr of people who use it and get great results.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/558093@N20/


Edit: Sorry, and thanks for pointing it out ^^^^. RawTherapee is available for MacOs, Windows, and pretty much all Linux distros.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

I love these “what is the best XXX” questions. They always get the usual knee-jerk responses. There is no best only what is best for the individual.

Your question is better than most because you have identified specific criteria for what you want the software to do. But you neglected an important item.

What is your operating system? Windows or MacOS?

You might want to take a look at Photomechanic. It is available for Windows or MacOS.
https://home.camerabits.com/tour-photo-mechanic/

Bill_de Loc: US

You've been using Paint Shop Pro 2019. Which of the things you list can't it do?

It is a very powerful program.


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Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

The problem with Paint Shop Pro 2019 is in finding the instructions on how to some of the basic thinks I need to do. I don't need to put hair on the item in the picture.

I have reviewed the video and they cover things that I'm not up to speed with at this time.
I have been looking for a book on 2019, but there doesn't seem to be any
Thank you for your reply

Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

Thank you for your reply, I am using Windows 10 on my computer. I'll look at your suggestion
Thanks
Bob

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If you want to crop, adjust exposure, tint, contrast, and sharpness, there are many Best programs. If you want to swap heads and combine several images into one, you'll have to look deeper.

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/

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

The best program is the one you can use

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

This is like asking which way is up, or asking for directions from someone who doesn't know either.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Bob,

I believe FastStone Image Viewer can accomplish all steps in your list. It is also free software and comes with a "built in help manual". Maybe download, try it and then decide if it suits your needs?
https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDownload.htm

Mark

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

IMHO, best processing program would be Paint Shop Pro, should do all you need, can't your operating system handle tasks #1 and #2?

joseph premanandan

if you want a free software ,you might try Picassa,if it is still available.you may choose to buy lightroomCC&photoshopCC if you are allowed to buy them.but they are expensive even if Adobe let you buy them.you are better off subscribing to use them and they are not that expensive to do so.