Best photo editing software?

[Gemherr]

Hiya all. I'm new to this forum.

I'm thinking of buying some photo editing software but I have no idea what to get!
I can't really afford photoshop so I was wondering if there was anything cheaper (and maybe easier to use) that you would recommend?

I'd like something that I could edit people on (blemishes, teeth...) but to also improve general pictures (colour, add lighting...). Basically an all round, simple, easy to use editting programme that isn't too expensive (I know I'm asking a lot!!)

Thank you.

[JETA]

What about Photoshop Elements?
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/

[chuckdee]

My shoots consist of weddings, portraits and sports. Lightroom saves me at least 1/2 the time on post. The only time I really finding myself using PS is when I do a commercial shoot with HDR.



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[pipi99]

potosop best program

[awatasoftsys]

I would suggest photoshop is best to do a photo editor.

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[Medley]

Gimp is the most sophisticated freeware out there for your purposes- but it has almost as steep a learning curve as Photoshop.

http://www.gimp.org/

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[jetrim]

If you want something nearly as robust as photoshop, with a lot of automated features that do a really nice job (teeth whitening, skin smoothing, exposure, etc) try Corel's Paint Shop Pro X3 photo. It's easy to start with, and as your skills progress it offers all the same manual adjustments as photoshop at a fraction of the cost. It goes on sale regularly for $59 from Corel's website and there's a thirty day free trial to see if it's really something you want to invest in. The learning curve isn't nearly as steep as gimp either, though gimp is the best free choice.

[mwfanelli2]

Hiya all. I'm new to this forum.

I'm thinking of buying some photo editing software but I have no idea what to get!
I can't really afford photoshop so I was wondering if there was anything cheaper (and maybe easier to use) that you would recommend?

I'd like something that I could edit people on (blemishes, teeth...) but to also improve general pictures (colour, add lighting...). Basically an all round, simple, easy to use editting programme that isn't too expensive (I know I'm asking a lot!!)

Thank you.

Elements is probably best. It has the look and feel of Photoshop without the stuff you will never use.

The Gimp is free but many people hate the convoluted and bizarre interface. I know I do!

[georgimz]

Photoshop is my favorite program.

[pravin0123]

its would be best when present your exact area you are using that software...to specific software will have different effecting features......minimalist interface, applying effects, cosmetic tools, elegant interface, teeth, remove red eyes and remove blemishes.

[AVianna]

I'd like to say that it really depends on your budget and needs. If you can afford PS and it helps to manage your tasks - great. However, not everybody needs so powerful software. You should opt for what is the most suitable for you. As I'm not a professional photographer, I use Luminar by Skylum. It's a great alternative for LR.
Trilas are available in the nearly all software, so you may run a test and decide.

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[wilsan]

I use Photoshop and Lightroonm for me those are the most compelling and complete software's in the market.

[Luke Skywalker]

I've always said that for every purpose there is a perfect tool, so
first of all you (we) need to understand the final goal of choice.
If it is total editing control - it's obvious (for me) Photoshop, but, if you cannot afford it - check this article
If you need "less control" in photo - it's Lightroom or its free analogue Darktable
Then, Collaging - it can be done via Photoshop, or another suitable software like Collage Maker .
And yes, it's actually a lot easier for anyone to look for any software or another question personally.
Best wishes

[HandyCam]

I know, Lightroom is often blamed for not being the best RAW convertor in the world. But... actually there is no much choice around. Finally it appears the most handy and versatile tool.

[jessy322]

Adobe Photoshop is photo editing software with updated version
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[Marinad]

thank you! cool program

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[WesternGuy]

Hiya all. I'm new to this forum.

I'm thinking of buying some photo editing software but I have no idea what to get!
I can't really afford photoshop so I was wondering if there was anything cheaper (and maybe easier to use) that you would recommend?

I'd like something that I could edit people on (blemishes, teeth...) but to also improve general pictures (colour, add lighting...). Basically an all round, simple, easy to use editting programme that isn't too expensive (I know I'm asking a lot!!)

Thank you.

If I were you, I would go with Photoshop Elements (PSE). If you try to start out with Photoshop itself, e.g., Photoshop CS5, you will find the learning curve very long and very steep, after all, it has over 500 menu commands alone. For the simple types of editing that you want to do, then PSE is the more user friendly product. You can download the latest version of PSE from Adobe's website and try it for 30 days for free. Go here:http://www.adobe.com/downloads/

You can get a lot of help from the web and can start here:http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/ - if you go to the "Community" tab, you can join the "Elements Village" for free, but some of the other parts of the site require a subscription to their magazine "Adobe Photoshop Elements Techniques" - it's not bad, but it is a little dear, but then you do get access to all sorts of video tutorials and similar things as well as the magazine - your call - for me it was value for my $$ when I started out. When I started with PSE, I joined "the Village" and used PSE starting with version 4, moved to 6 and 8, before migrating to Lightroom and Photoshop CS5 about a year ago. I moved because of the Data Asset Management (DAM) capabilities of Lightroom and also Elements is still 32 bit and I needed to work in a 64 bit environment, thus Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5.

If you decide to go with PSE, then I would shop around a bit, as you can often get it at a lower price than you can get it off the Adobe site, although they sometimes have specials. You might also consider taking a short course in PSE at a community college, if that type of facility is available to you - this is what I did when I started out and it was extremely helpful.

Rest assured that there are hundreds of web sites that have some form of support for PSE, some of it requires subscription, some don't. As well, some of these support sites have all kinds of add-ins for PSE that provide additional functionality that does not come with the basic product - again some are free, some are shareware and some require a small fee to use, but you often get support with the latter. These probably won't interest you unless you get into some of the more "advanced" post-processing with PSE.

So now that you are totally confused by all the suggestions here - what's a guy to do? Part of it comes down to your own computer skills - if you have reasonably developed skills (not sure what "reasonably developed skills are -see below), then PSE may be the way to go, and, even if you don't, it may still be the way to go. As far as the freebies are concerned, I would encourage you to go ahead and look into them, but think about this - once you start loading images onto your computer, you will need some way to organize them and PSE does provide an "Organizer" that allows basic keywording and retrieval by keywording, etc. - programs that are pure editors do not, so that leaves any sort of DAM processes up to you - me, I am basically lazy and just like having the application look after this type of housekeeping for me.

If you are comfortable with a computer, then PSE should be something that you will find easy to use - don't forget - like any other application there is a learning curve. With PSE, it has probably a few platforms along the way - you can learn the basics very easily and they will take you to the first platform/plateau, then some things beyond this require a little more effort to learn, and so on. My suggestion, get a good basic book on PSE 9, e.g. Kelby and Kloskowski - The Photoshop Elements 9 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) , or one of the "Dummies" books. I am assuming that you are the type of person who can learn things from a book - not everyone is.

Having said all this, you didn't tell us what type of camera you have. The reason I ask, is that a lot of the manufacturers provide their own software to process images. It usually comes in the box with the camera. If you have this, it may be the easier way to start and it is definitely cheaper. You may have to install the software that came with your camera and then go to the manufacturer's web site to download any updates.

Hope this helps a bit. Any further questions, post back here and I am sure someone will be able to help you out.

Cheers,

WesternGuy
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"Reasonably developed computer skills" (assuming a PC environment) - 1) I can boot the computer up and know how to shut it down - not always a given. 2) I feel comfortable creating and deleting files and folders within Windows Explorer. 3) I can create, edit, update, save, rename etc., basic documents in word processing, spreadsheet and other applications. 4) I can access the Internet and have an e-mail application and can send and receive e-mails. 5) I can attach basic documents, e.g., text, spreadsheets, images, etc. to my e-mail and can also receive and download similar types of documents and can download them to the appropriate folder within Windows. 6) I can download images from my camera (I am assuming it is is a given in your case.) 7) I can install basic applications from a CD or a web download. 8) I feel comfortable downloading files from the web.

NOTE: Not everyone will necessarily agree with this "list" and other may wish to add to this list, but it is a least a place to start. As I said, if you are comfortable with a computer, then PSE should be something that you will find easy to use.

[William-beckett]

Adobe Photoshop is the leading software for image compositing and editing in every professional field where images are designed.

[thibcormier]

For me photoshop is the best

[andrepitt77]

I am using adobe photoshop in long time. It having a lot of features. Its all tool is sufficient for edit any picture. Really ultimate software.

[Conter]

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