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Nymph
10-22-2007, 04:47 PM
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 I still have the one I had been using, but it's a bit out of date (photoshop4.01).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
Toby
10-22-2007, 05:14 PM
Paint Shop Pro (http://store.corel.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?partNumber=OL_PR12&srcid=&pculicenseid=&promocode=0&countryCode=US&storeId=10302&catalogId=10103&langId=-1&trkid=googlepsp&trkid=45738780&gclid=CPr8s661o48CFQiSHgod-g_JTQ) by JASC (now part of Corel) is what I use.

If I need anything that requires a more sophisticated graphics program I outsource it.
Nymph
10-22-2007, 06:50 PM
Paint Shop Pro (http://store.corel.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?partNumber=OL_PR12&srcid=&pculicenseid=&promocode=0&countryCode=US&storeId=10302&catalogId=10103&langId=-1&trkid=googlepsp&trkid=45738780&gclid=CPr8s661o48CFQiSHgod-g_JTQ) by JASC (now part of Corel) is what I use.

If I need anything that requires a more sophisticated graphics program I outsource it.

I actually do have that one too, I think version 7.02 or something like that.
Toby
10-22-2007, 06:59 PM
I actually do have that one too, I think version 7.02 or something like that.Version 7.02 is what I'm using, haven't found a need to upgrade.
Nymph
10-22-2007, 07:03 PM
Version 7.02 is what I'm using, haven't found a need to upgrade.

I never really used it much, I knew photoshop better. Are there any add-on filters you can get for it? I had a lot for photoshop.
Toby
10-22-2007, 08:39 PM
I never really used it much, I knew photoshop better. Are there any add-on filters you can get for it? I had a lot for photoshop.Most of the photoshop filters will work with it.
spazlabz
10-22-2007, 08:59 PM
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 I still have the one I had been using, but it's a bit out of date (photoshop4.01).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
:worthy01::kneel:
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
10-22-2007, 09:09 PM
The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/

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

Both are capable tools
Greg B
10-22-2007, 10:27 PM
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.
Nymph
10-23-2007, 05:40 AM
:worthy01::kneel:
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? :o Just wait till I get a hold of you ;)
Overkill
10-23-2007, 06:07 AM
PhotoShop is great!
willwank
10-23-2007, 07:05 AM
The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/


A vote for The Gimp :okthumb: As the man said, very capable once you learn how to use it properly.
Toby
10-23-2007, 07:53 AM
...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
10-23-2007, 07:29 PM
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 :kiss:
Rcourt64
10-23-2007, 09:52 PM
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 :kiss:

your welcome:huh:
helix
10-23-2007, 10:09 PM
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 :kiss:

You have to go with what you know :)
willwank
10-24-2007, 05:42 AM
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
10-24-2007, 09:07 AM
The Gimp - free
http://www.gimp.org/windows/
Another vote for The GIMP here. This program rocks. :okthumb: