What’s Your Preference?

eaglesfan · #1 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 02:08 AM

I'm looking for a download for a free photoediting software. Something thats not overly complicated, but still decent. My computer is a PC. I used to use the photobucket editor, but I want something better. I've heard things about a "GIMP". I dont know anything about it, can anyone explain it to me? or suggest other software? thanks,

Eaglesfan

dcclark · #2 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 02:31 AM

The Gimp is indeed a 100% free Photoshop replacement. Being a Photoshop replacement, it's "full featured" -- meaning, lots and lots of options. It may fall into the "overly complicated category", but you should give it a try.

Go to the site I linked. Among other things, there are TONS of tutorials on commonly used procedures. Here is a list.

LightStalking · #3 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 04:20 AM

GIMP is awesome but it also gets a little confusing for a lot of people.

Why not check out Picnik - Photo editing the easy way, online in your browser for a free online photo editor that does most of the basic tricks that you are likely to use? I love it.

Samanax · #4 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan

I'm looking for a download for a free photoediting software. Something thats not overly complicated, but still decent. My computer is a PC. I used to use the photobucket editor, but I want something better. I've heard things about a "GIMP". I dont know anything about it, can anyone explain it to me? or suggest other software? thanks,

Eaglesfan

Top 11 Free Photo Editors for Windows

I've used Photoscape and found it to be easy to use and able to produce nice results.

PamEli · #5 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 12:07 PM

GIMP is probably most powerful and more fully featured compared to Photoshop, but I also like Picasa. I use Photoshop, but also use Picasa for quick edits and uploads...You can even apply a simle watermark.

BCampbell · #6 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 02:13 PM

There are only two programs I would consider.

paint.net if you want something fairly light for basic editing. GIMP if you want functionality closer to Photoshop.

I would suggest you just get GIMP and brave the learning curve. It's very powerful and you will eventually want that power.

I would suggest staying away from browser-based software. The reasons start from what you do if you don't have a connection.

techlover15 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 03:27 PM

I would suggest gimp...i use it aloot...and for any questions you have about it, you can almost find any kind of tutorial about it on youtube. Hope this helps

BTW...when i had first downloaded it, it looked verrry confusing, so confusing i even uninstalled it. Then i saw what u could do with it and installed it again to my computer. You just have to get used to it.

Samanax · #8 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 07:19 PM

On-line user's manual for GIMP: Grokking the GIMP

eaglesfan · #9 (**permalink**) 01-23-2010, 05:05 AM

thank you everybody! i think i'm going to install GIMP one of these days. I havent been able to get back into my photography lately, cuz of my busy schedule. but I'm hoping to get out the P&S soon-ish.