Image Editing Software Reviews

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2

Sat, 23 Feb 2008

If you’re thinking of moving up in the image-processing world, you can’t really go wrong with Paint Shop Pro, which offers a superb balance between rich features and ease of use.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

The latest version of Photoshop Elements hasn’t deviated from its award-winning formula. It comes in two parts, the Editor and the Organiser.

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H&M Software StudioLine PhotoClassic 3 Plus

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

StudioLine’s software started out as a souped-up image organiser for serious photographers owning vast photo collections. It now comes with a capable image editor...

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Serif PhotoPlus X2

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

Serif PhotoPlus has long played second fiddle to the likes of Photoshop Elements and Paint Shop Pro, and the latest version still feels a generation or so behind.

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Paint.NET v3.0

Sat, 14 Apr 2007

Paint.NET is a serious contender for the best image-editing software around - and it's free.

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FastStone Image Viewer 2.9

Thu, 1 Mar 2007

As with IrfanView and Picasa, this has a strong focus on the viewing of images, although there are still a number of editing tools available.

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The GIMP 2.2.1.3

Thu, 1 Mar 2007

The first thing you notice about The GIMP is its unusual interface. Program tools, images, and layer and brush tools all appear in separate windows...

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IrfanView 3.99

Thu, 1 Mar 2007

IrfanView isn’t the most impressive looking program, and as its name suggests, one of its key functions is simply to let you view images. However, it offers much more...

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Ulead PhotoImpact 12

Thu, 7 Dec 2006

As well as a fully featured image editor offering both easy quick fix and more advanced options, Ulead’s package also has a host of useful web-design tools.

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