Photo Editing Software

[teharman]

I'm new to photography and would like some suggestions for photo editing software. I'd like something that's user friendly or at least has a lot of tips within the program. Any input would be helpful. Thank you!

[WVCoalMiner]

The one and only: Photoshop

[hilhi2005]

If Photoshop is out of your range, Photoshop Elements is a great value too.

[JohnT]

I would suggest Photo Elements v9 as well. Photoshop is way too expensive for the average person and takes awhile to learn, I have version CS3 and it does everything but also is not user friendly. I like PhotoImpact.x13 or PSP X3, They are under $100 and good to start with as well. I have lightroom v3 which is around $300 and personally I think it is overpriced.
Unless you are going professional the expensive software may be nice but a bit much for a hobbyist.

[teharman]

Thank you very much for your input. I just wish there was a site like netflix for computer software. That way we could try it out before spending all that money.

Hmmm.....anyone want to go into business? hahaha.

Thanks again!

[Saralonde]

Actually, you can try Photoshop, Elements and Lightroom for free for a one month trial.

Go here and click on one to try.