Looking for a good, inexpensive editing program for a PC.
Dec 1, 2022 20:25:37 #
robertjerl wrote:
They changed some features. And some people like the old version more.
Dec 1, 2022 20:26:20 #
I used Corel for a few years and loved it. Then I got LR 5 and as an organizer it was great. I gradually started using PS because it tied in so well and easy with LR. I continued using Corel PSP for a couple of years for a few things it did better than the Adobe apps, but I gradually stopped buying the upgrades and using PSP after I retired from teaching and wasn't using Corel Draw's graphic arts features for producing posters, maps or overhead projection slide shows etc. for the classroom.
Every so often I am tempted to try it again. I also used elements for a few years on a laptop when I wasn't near my desktop because it was smaller and didn't choke my laptop running some advanced edits, but that too I also gradually stopped using.
Every so often I am tempted to try it again. I also used elements for a few years on a laptop when I wasn't near my desktop because it was smaller and didn't choke my laptop running some advanced edits, but that too I also gradually stopped using.
Dec 1, 2022 21:02:38 #
Dec 1, 2022 22:53:12 #
timcc
Loc: Virginia
Jimmy T wrote:
PhotoScapeX (Free) can be used accurately with 3 o... (show quote)
PhotoScape X is easy to learn, has lots of features that cover virtually all editing needs, and is free (the "trial" can be used forever). You can make your editing as simple or as complex as you want.https://www.nchsoftware.com/photoeditor/index.html?kw=photoscape+x&msclkid=13ce2fd21ee6176eb68c4c5b68f25a7b
Dec 1, 2022 23:22:25 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
John N wrote:
AFFINITY 2 has some quick touches and lets you grow into it or not. Fair bit of stuff on the internet coming through for the new version now. Get the free trial. And look at the guides (if advancing) by Robin Whalley on You Tube.
Affinity 2 is a great program at a great price but the OP indicated "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" . As great as Affinity 2 is, I don't believe it meets the stated requirements. It is a heavy-duty program which is fairly complicated to learn, and is overkill for casual editing. Casual editing to me mostly means adjusting the exposure, cropping, straightening, and perhaps adding some special effects. like the now defunct Picasa. Much more than that is not "casual". A simple program like the FastStone Image Viewer can do basic casual editing like that and much more. It is far easier to use with a much less busy and complicated interface than Affinity. It can be used to edit raw, Jpeg and Tiff files, and its free, although they encourage purchasing it as a very nominal price. It costs nothing to try it out or use it. Here is the link:
https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
Dec 2, 2022 01:19:02 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
You are absolutely right, Affinity Photo is probably more than she needs or will use. It is a great editing program though and I do find it versatile and capable of quite advanced photo editing.
Dec 2, 2022 05:58:33 #
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)
Corel Paintshop Pro Ultimate is a winner. It has plenty of easy to use features as well as more advanced ones with which you can experiment and grow. Anyone with average intelligence can master it.
Dec 2, 2022 06:41:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)
I get lightroom and photoshop for only $10.00 a month, and they give free updates all the time.
The only thing cheaper is free.
Dec 2, 2022 06:59:53 #
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)
Canon has aa free editing program called Digital Photo Professional.
Dec 2, 2022 07:15:25 #
Dec 2, 2022 07:35:48 #
Free FastStone to view photos and light editing. If I get excited it's high dollar Lightroom Classic.
Dec 2, 2022 07:44:31 #
maxlieberman wrote:
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......Its biggest drawback is that it does not have noise reduction and sharpening tools.
......Its biggest drawback is that it does not have noise reduction and sharpening tools.
Are you sure you are talking about the same product? Because Fastone Viewer has sharpening tool.
Dec 2, 2022 08:34:38 #
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)
Smart Photo Editor in my opinion gives you the most bang for your bucks, they have a free trial and the program is around $30.00
Dec 2, 2022 08:38:28 #
billnikon wrote:
I get lightroom and photoshop for only $10.00 a month, and they give free updates all the time.
The only thing cheaper is free.
The only thing cheaper is free.
"Before it is suggested by someone, she does not want a LR subscription."
Dec 2, 2022 12:29:45 #
jaymatt wrote:
My niece in Arizona got a new computer (a PC), and... (show quote)
Affinity Photo 2 is on sale for 40 bucks until Dec 14th. A great program very comparable to Photoshop as far as capabilities. I have the first version and see no need to upgrade to the second one. Updates are free until the next generation comes out. Was 4 years before 2 came out
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