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Dec 1, 2022 09:05:36   #
GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl
 
As previously mentioned, Corel Paintshop is a solid bet. One time fee, no renews, Novices can quickly learn...online assistance is copious with lots of examples & a large group of followers as well as tech support

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Dec 1, 2022 09:13:13   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
I use Photoshop Elements. Has an easy learning curve with Quick, Guided, and Advanced editing modes. Has a great Organizer data base to add tags and make categories for quick recall of photos. Also has a ACR, WHICH IS A RAW editor. It’s about $80, no subscription required.

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Dec 1, 2022 09:14:45   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
gvarner wrote:
I use Photoshop Elements. Has an easy learning curve with Quick, Guided, and Advanced editing modes. Has a great Organizer data base to add tags and make categories for quick recall of photos. Also has a ACR, WHICH IS A RAW editor. It’s about $80, no subscription required.


I use it for exactly the same reasons.

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Dec 1, 2022 09:19:22   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and her old editing program won’t run on it. I have a Mac, so I am not much help. She does casual editing, so she’s not needing a heavy-duty program. What she needs is a good program that is not too complicated and not too expensive. Family shots, get-togethers, and vacation photos are what she mostly shoots. She has a Canon SL2 and a decent zoom lens that she uses. Any suggestions that I can give her?

Before it is suggested by someone, she does not want a LR subscription.
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)


Affinity Photo 2.0

https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

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Dec 1, 2022 09:39:53   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
"FED" Define "Good", define "Cheep" and how "fast" is fast. It depends on the capability and economic it depends on the individual.

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Dec 1, 2022 09:48:15   #
dleebrick Loc: Indian Land, South Carolina
 

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Dec 1, 2022 10:02:54   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and her old editing program won’t run on it. I have a Mac, so I am not much help. She does casual editing, so she’s not needing a heavy-duty program. What she needs is a good program that is not too complicated and not too expensive. Family shots, get-togethers, and vacation photos are what she mostly shoots. She has a Canon SL2 and a decent zoom lens that she uses. Any suggestions that I can give her?

Before it is suggested by someone, she does not want a LR subscription.
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)


Photo Shop Elements.
Best you can get for cheap and no subscription.

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Dec 1, 2022 10:19:59   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
Architect1776 wrote:
Photo Shop Elements.
Best you can get for cheap and no subscription.


Agreed

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Dec 1, 2022 11:31:04   #
tropics68 Loc: Georgia
 
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and her old editing program won’t run on it. I have a Mac, so I am not much help. She does casual editing, so she’s not needing a heavy-duty program. What she needs is a good program that is not too complicated and not too expensive. Family shots, get-togethers, and vacation photos are what she mostly shoots. She has a Canon SL2 and a decent zoom lens that she uses. Any suggestions that I can give her?

Before it is suggested by someone, she does not want a LR subscription.
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)


Faststone.org Free and pretty effective.

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Dec 1, 2022 11:37:41   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
tropics68 wrote:
Faststone.org Free and pretty effective.


I use this program as my RAW scanner. It comes with documentation. I have recommended it to my teen aged grandchildren.

Its biggest drawback is that it does not have noise reduction and sharpening tools.

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Dec 1, 2022 12:00:04   #
wvince
 
Affinity Photo

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Dec 1, 2022 12:03:17   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
wvince wrote:
Affinity Photo


Affinity is an inexpensive and powerful program, but (a) it does not have a data base, (b) it has a very difficult learning curve, and (c) there is a dearth of easy to understand written instructional material available.

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Dec 1, 2022 12:08:40   #
justthisonce Loc: Tetepare
 
knessr wrote:
GIMP is a free powerful editing software that is photoshop-like, but much easier to learn. I was able to pick it up right away.


GIMP vs Photoshop – Why pay to edit your photos in 2022?

https://shotkit.com/gimp-vs-photoshop/

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Dec 1, 2022 12:26:48   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and her old editing program won’t run on it. I have a Mac, so I am not much help. She does casual editing, so she’s not needing a heavy-duty program. What she needs is a good program that is not too complicated and not too expensive. Family shots, get-togethers, and vacation photos are what she mostly shoots. She has a Canon SL2 and a decent zoom lens that she uses. Any suggestions that I can give her?

Before it is suggested by someone, she does not want a LR subscription.
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)


I second the Corel program. It is powerful and for the sale price, they are offering it would be hard to beat. I have used it for 15 years and it is fairly easy to use.

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Dec 1, 2022 12:27:56   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
justthisonce wrote:
GIMP vs Photoshop – Why pay to edit your photos in 2022?

https://shotkit.com/gimp-vs-photoshop/


GIMP is a great alternative to Photoshop but just as hard to learn.

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