Graphics programs

[spazlabz]

Originally Posted by Nymph

Hey all, I had a major PC crash last week....actually the dang thing died, so I bought a new one. I was able to recover everything, and my new one is just about all loaded with everything I need except a graphics program. I still have the one I had been using, but it's a bit out of date (photoshop4.01).

I don't do any high end graphics, just mostly retouch pics, and title banners.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest any other program that would at least be comprable, if not better than the old one.

Thanks in advance

Holy Moly!! 4.01!! I started with that version.... like... like... forever ago! hahaha

Of course I can only recommend what I use and it is PS CS

spaz

[helix]

The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/

Paint.NET - free
http://www.getpaint.net/index.html

Both are capable tools

[Greg B]

Paint Shop Pro is fine. If you have version 7 you should be all right.

If you need a new Photoshop program hit Ebay. You can find them for very reasonable prices from reputable sellers.

[willwank]

Originally Posted by helix

The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/

A vote for The Gimp As the man said, very capable once you learn how to use it properly.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by willwank

...once you learn how to use it properly.

That's the biggest reason I still use Paint Shop Pro after 10+ years. I know how to use it, and I'd have a learning curve to deal with switching to Photoshop or anything else.

[Nymph]

Well, I decided to go ahead and install what I already have. Last night Paintshop pro got added, and I just finished installing Photoshop...still have all my cool nifty neat filters to add in though.

I just don't have the time, or energy to learn a new program right now...too many other things I need to do first.

Thank you all for your suggestions, and comments

[Rcourt64]

Originally Posted by Nymph

Well, I decided to go ahead and install what I already have. Last night Paintshop pro got added, and I just finished installing Photoshop...still have all my cool nifty neat filters to add in though.

I just don't have the time, or energy to learn a new program right now...too many other things I need to do first.

Thank you all for your suggestions, and comments

your welcome

[helix]

Originally Posted by Nymph

Well, I decided to go ahead and install what I already have. Last night Paintshop pro got added, and I just finished installing Photoshop...still have all my cool nifty neat filters to add in though.

I just don't have the time, or energy to learn a new program right now...too many other things I need to do first.

Thank you all for your suggestions, and comments

You have to go with what you know

[willwank]

Originally Posted by Toby

That's the biggest reason I still use Paint Shop Pro after 10+ years. I know how to use it, and I'd have a learning curve to deal with switching to Photoshop or anything else.

Good point. Guess also that's why I never seriously looked at anything else than The Gimp. I know it after using it for a long time. I really don't have any spare time to learn properly any other graphic suites.

[ScreaM]

Originally Posted by helix

The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/

Another vote for The GIMP here. This program rocks.

[Nymph]

Originally Posted by spazlabz

Holy Moly!! 4.01!! I started with that version.... like... like... forever ago! hahaha

Of course I can only recommend what I use and it is PS CS

spaz

Ummmm, are you implying I'm old? Just wait till I get a hold of you

[Overkill]

PhotoShop is great!