Photo Software for Christmas

wings · Dec 13, 2019

So she asked me for some easy to use picture software she can use on her still pictures. Nothing to advanced in terms of learning curve but gives a good result. Thanks.

Mrgs1 · Dec 14, 2019

Photoshop elements is quite easy to use.

chascoadmin · Dec 14, 2019

ACDSee. Best bang for the buck out there. It's better than Photoshop for general corrections and simple effects. A cleaner interface as well. A ton of room to grow if you want to go there. Plus you might want to use it sometime... ? It's great for non-destructive batch editing of drone photos.

Mrgs1 · Dec 14, 2019

I would check out reviews on the internet and use 30 day trial which most have, what one person recommends may not be what another parson requires. It's a personal preference at the end of the day.

FlushVision · Dec 14, 2019

GIMP

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program: The Free and Open Source Image Editor

www.gimp.org

Mrgs1 · Dec 14, 2019

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Red Baron · Dec 14, 2019

wings said:
So she asked me for some easy to use picture software she can use on her still pictures. Nothing to advanced in terms of learning curve but gives a good result. Thanks.

At my ripe old age of 74, I find that Photoshop Elements is reasonably easy to use. It has all the basic stuff (cropping, straightening, brightening, "enhancing"). And, it has more stuff than I will ever use. I see at least one retailer selling the new 2020 version (download) for $70. At least the 2019 version included facial modifications that allowed you to create smiles when there were none, and allowed you to change other facial features such as drooping eyes, etc.
Red Baron

wings · Dec 14, 2019

Thank you for all the great suggestions

twoheadlines · Dec 14, 2019

Migrated from the Photoshop suite to ON1 with no regrets. Never looked back and thought I should have stayed with PS, which I accept is considered the gold standard. Unfortunately the cost includes the need to have a few extra gold bars available under your mattress as well!

My pick - ON1 Raw - very reasonably priced and easy to use. There is a separate, but fully integrated, 'effects' application to go with it as well, if you want to go down that path.