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    Open source or free photo editing software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Clare, Nov 15, 2005.

  1. Clare

    Clare Notebook Consultant

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    The question's in the title. I use Photoshop at work, but don't need all of its complexities at home (not to mention it's cost). Is there any open source or free or even cheap decent photo editing software?
     
    Clare, Nov 15, 2005
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  2. noahsark

    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    I hear 'The Gimp' is a good open source photo program
     
    noahsark, Nov 15, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you're looking for a nice free photo editor, Google's Picasa 2 is very nice - I use it to edit all my photos. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 15, 2005
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  4. Waeggles

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    The Gimp is absolutely amazing. I used Photoshop for a long time, but I couldn't motivate the cost of it when compared to the Gimp that did everything I needed for free.
     
    Waeggles, Nov 15, 2005
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  5. DownByFive

    DownByFive Notebook Consultant

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    I'd vote Picassa over GIMP if you just want something light and easy to use. No offense to people who like GIMP, but I found it clunky and non-intuitive. If you have some money to spend though, Photoshop Elements and Paintshop Pro can both be had for under $100 (maybe even like $50, depending on the version you get) and are nearly as functional as Photoshop CS2, with a similar interface.
     
    DownByFive, Nov 15, 2005
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  6. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    My vote is for Picasa. There pretty nice. :)
     
    nickspohn, Nov 15, 2005
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    Hucsman Notebook Consultant

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    Hucsman, Nov 15, 2005
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    the gimp has to be one of the best photo editors I have used, way lighter than PS. And there are quite a few of free plugins online
     
    qwester, Nov 15, 2005
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    MS Paint -> old school
     
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  10. Clare

    Clare Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm...decisions,decisions...Thanks. I may try both Picasa and The Gimp.
     
    Clare, Nov 15, 2005
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