Guide to the Best Digital Photo Processors and Photo Editing Software

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Photo Editing Software Reviews

Having the right photo editing software is key to making good digital photos great.

The photo editing software that comes with most digital cameras or online photo services is pretty basic: usually there is a red-eye reduction tool and a crop tool. And a number of them have an "instant fix" tool that is supposed to correct color and lighting, but some over or under correct. To make your photos stand out, a separate graphics software program is a MUST.

There are several great photo editing software programs for less than $100. For all-around excellence, it is hard to beat Adobe Photoshop Elements. For ease of use, ACDSee Photo Editor and Photoshop Elements really shine, and the new Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 is a real contender. For strong web-output capabilities in addition to robust editing, Ulead PhotoImpact is tops. The main thing is, these are all great programs with their own strengths and weaknesses, depending on your specific needs. Click the links below for detailed reviews of the top photo editing software programs. Ratings are based on features, ease-of-use and value for the money. Click here for a side-by-side comparison of the top photo editors

ACDSEE PHOTO EDITOR does what other graphic software programs do but it cuts out a lot of steps to make it faster and easier for you...more »

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Offers powerful new capabilities for complex image selection, natural-looking painting, intelligent retouching and high dynamic range photography (HDR) plus useful upgrades to frequently-used tools...more»

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 8 For novice to intermediate/advanced photo enthusiasts, Adobe Photoshop Elements offers many of the same tools as the professional Photoshop software, with much greater ease-of-use, at a much more affordable price. The new Elements 8 version adds some great new tools and features including expanded photo organizing with face recognition...more»

Corel Digital StudioCOREL DIGITAL STUDIO 2010 is a new software suite that integrates photo and video editing, organizing and sharing in an easy interface that makes creating projects fun...more»

Corel Paint Shop Photo Pro COREL PAINT SHOP PRO X3 - A number of fun new features join the already-powerful editing tools in this latest upgrade. The new X3 remains an exciting, easy-to-use photo editor and manager...more»

MICROSOFT RESEARCH AUTOCOLLAGE - This exciting new software lets you create complex photo collages blending photos into one another in a few minutes, and it's so easy anyone can do it...more»

ROXIO EASY MEDIA CREATOR 2010 - digital media software for creating, managing and enjoying digital images, videos and music...more»

ROXIO PHOTOSUITE 8, which also comes packaged as part of the best selling Easy Media Creator 2010 , is a quality product for capturing and organizing images, as well as editing and creating a variety of design projects. With all the included features and a great price, it is hard to find a better deal...more»

ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT X3 is a strong all-in-one image editing suite packed with features that give you excellent value for the money. It is suitable for beginning photographers as well as advanced photography users, although there is a bit more of a learning curve than with some other photo editing software programs...more»

 

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