photo editing software
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ePeen
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Photoshop is a great choice, but you must pay for it. GIMP is similar in many ways and is free.
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If you want free I'll suggest GIMP. GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program
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For the elementary editing, IrfanView is a good option. Very easy to handle, and very user friendly .
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Vote for Adobe Photoshop. Work great in photo manipulation.
But it comes with price
Adobe Photoshop CS5 is US$699 (US$199 for upgrade)
for Photoshop CS5 Extended is US$999 (US$349 for upgrade)
But it comes with price
Adobe Photoshop CS5 is US$699 (US$199 for upgrade)
for Photoshop CS5 Extended is US$999 (US$349 for upgrade)
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Paint.NET is fairly easy to use and with plugins from their forum is very capable.
Download
Oh, it's free too.
Plugins http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/forum/7-plugins-publishing-only/
Download
Oh, it's free too.
Plugins http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/forum/7-plugins-publishing-only/
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Paint.net would be my recommendation too. If you need more power than that, the GIMP is a good choice. If you need the industry standard, you will have to pony up some money for Photoshop. It must be worth it, everybody seems to use it.
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you're welcome. IF there is help needed post in the Customization forums. We have members who use all the afore mentioned software.
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Adobe Photoshop is the best amongst them all. But it is not freeware. GIMP is the best alternative. Been using it for a while and it works just great for your common photo editing needs.
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seavixen32
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You might also want to check out Google Picasa - it's free so it's worth a look.
If you don't want to shell out on the full blown version of Photoshop, the Photoshop Elements software is a lot cheaper. I think it's up to version 10 now.
If you don't want to shell out on the full blown version of Photoshop, the Photoshop Elements software is a lot cheaper. I think it's up to version 10 now.
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Photoshop cs 3 or cs 5 for windows 7 is the most stable and the pinnicle of photo editing I use it everyday. It takes a bit of time to learn but once you figure out all the tricks it's by far the best out there.
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I'll second Google Picasa. For a free utility it ain't bad.
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This is an excellent piece of easy to use freeware, paint shop type GUI, uses few resources, lots of functions and plugins... 
PhotoFiltre Studio
PhotoFiltre Plugins
PhotoFiltre Studio
PhotoFiltre Plugins
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Chasysdraw is another.John Paul Chacha's Lab - Chasys Draw IES - Product Homepage
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For me, there's no such thing as perfect or best, you choose the software based on what editing work you want to do and your budget.
If you're looking for free software. then try GIMP & Paint.Net.
If you're planning to do some professional editing work, try PhotoShop, PhotoStudio and so forth. You should take price into consideration. Photoshop is super, but it's just not that easy for beginners to edit photos. I use PhotoStudio, editing such as sharpen photos, add special photo effects are easy to make.
If you're looking for free software. then try GIMP & Paint.Net.
If you're planning to do some professional editing work, try PhotoShop, PhotoStudio and so forth. You should take price into consideration. Photoshop is super, but it's just not that easy for beginners to edit photos. I use PhotoStudio, editing such as sharpen photos, add special photo effects are easy to make.
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By definition, for you, that is "best".
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- Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
- Memory
- 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek 5-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung P2570HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
- PSU
- Corsair HX650W
- Case
- Inwin Dragon Rider
- Cooling
- Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
- Keyboard
- E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
- Mouse
- steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
- Internet Speed
- 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
- Antivirus
- Norton Internet Security 2013
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- IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
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