Photo Editor Wanted: For reasons I won't go into here I've gone from a Mac laptop to a well equipped PC. I'm trying to find an editor similar to the Apple iPhoto. The editor that comes...

ad9mac

For reasons I won't go into here I've gone from a Mac laptop to a well equipped PC.
I'm trying to find an editor similar to the Apple iPhoto. The editor that comes with OSX.

Don't want to get into Photoshop, but want to be able to Sharpen, control Highlights, Shadows, Color, Contrast, Intensity, Redeye, etc.
Photoshop is a little too involved, and expensive for my needs. Looked at Gimp, too involved.

Is there anything out there?

GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA

Give FastStone a try.

ad9mac

Thanks, I will.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I'll give you my big list of processing software. Depending what you want to do, any software can be easy to use. LR can be very complicated, but I just go down the right column adjusting exposure, contrast, color, sharpness, etc.

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.htmlOthers

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/

For free -
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/

Lloyd LeZotte Loc: Gainesville, Florida

Try ACDSee ... you can dowload a trial version for 30 days or so.

Lloyd

bedouin Loc: Big Bend area, Texas

You can also use the free app that should have come on your computer if it is equipped with Windows 10 called simply, Photos. It does virtually everything you mentioned wanting.

anotherview Loc: California

Photoshop Elements. It holds the hands of users.

ad9mac wrote:

For reasons I won't go into here I've gone from a Mac laptop to a well equipped PC.
I'm trying to find an editor similar to the Apple iPhoto. The editor that comes with OSX.

Don't want to get into Photoshop, but want to be able to Sharpen, control Highlights, Shadows, Color, Contrast, Intensity, Redeye, etc.
Photoshop is a little too involved, and expensive for my needs. Looked at Gimp, too involved.

Is there anything out there?

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

You might try Smart Photo Editor, or even PaintShop. I use bith along with PortraitPro.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Take a look at Photoshop Express. Other than the name, it is not Photoshop. Emphasis is on the word "Express". It is free, you get it from the "Windows Store". It will sharpen, adjust highlights, shadows, color, contrast, intensity, redeye, etc.

There are versions for Macs, tablets and phones. It works well on my computer. It can handle RAWs too. There is a variety of third party tutorials on YouTube.

https://www.photoshop.com/products/photoshopexpress

louparker Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

ad9mac wrote:

For reasons I won't go into here I've gone from a Mac laptop to a well equipped PC.
I'm trying to find an editor similar to the Apple iPhoto. The editor that comes with OSX.

Don't want to get into Photoshop, but want to be able to Sharpen, control Highlights, Shadows, Color, Contrast, Intensity, Redeye, etc.
Photoshop is a little too involved, and expensive for my needs. Looked at Gimp, too involved.

Is there anything out there?

ACDSee -- several programs available.

ad9mac

Thanks. That'll keep me reading a couple days.

ad9mac

Thanks will try

ad9mac

Thanks will try

ad9mac

Thanks. I'll look it up

ad9mac

2nd vote for it.