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capt_noonie · 01-19-2012, 08:48 PM

BIL needs a free photo editing software that runs on PC. It only needs to resize and crop pics, and write text ontop of pics for "watermarking", that's it.

If I search on my mac, only mac versions will come up, so please let me know what you guys use and like.

He says there are no free downloads and he'll just buy one to make things easier.

Maximo · 01-19-2012, 08:53 PM

If he does decide to pay....

Tell him to look around for coupons for Paint Shop Pro. I bought mine for $39 a couple months ago. It's worth it. It's not Photoshop, but it is very useful.

I don't know if there is freebie that has decent watermarking.

Maximo · 01-19-2012, 08:56 PM

GIMP is free.

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pix...eephotoedw.htm

DvlshAngel985 · 01-19-2012, 09:02 PM

There is one that Nancy recommends. I have it, it's called PhotoScape.

capt_noonie · 01-19-2012, 10:02 PM

thank you !

impish · 01-19-2012, 10:07 PM

I've used Paint Shop Pro and I have to say it's a great program. I have Adobe Photoshop and I still go back to Paint Shop Pro sometimes because it's easy to use.

jencar98 · 01-20-2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

GIMP is free.

Free Photo Editors for Windows - Top Picks

I've used GIMP before, it's more like Photoshop than the other free programs. Also, Irfanview will accomplish the tasks, it's free and easy.

Cha Cha · 01-20-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

There is one that Nancy recommends. I have it, it's called PhotoScape.

I use photoscape a lot! Really like it.

beecee · 01-20-2012, 08:10 AM

I like Gimp as well, it's a lot like Photoshop but free

Picasa is good too. They were really good back in the day.

capt_noonie · 01-20-2012, 08:51 AM

Thanks ladies! I will pass on the info.

Nancy1999 · 01-20-2012, 10:25 AM

Photoscape is a great free program and you can even make moving avatars. It will crop and you can add text, but you can't really watermark. He might even use Photobucket, you can do all that online.

I have Paint shop Pro 9, and love it. It has a real watermark application, and you can register your picture. It used to be a hundred dollar program, but Jasco sold it to Correl, but still obtain the rights to sell PS pro 9 and you can buy a new copy on ebay for $9.00. It's so worth it! JASC Paint Shop Pro 9 + Animation Shop 3 **NEW** | eBay.

capt_noonie · 01-20-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Photoscape is a great free program and you can even make moving avatars. It will crop and you can add text, but you can't really watermark. He might even use Photobucket, you can do all that online.

I have Paint shop Pro 9, and love it. It has a real watermark application, and you can register your picture. It used to be a hundred dollar program, but Jasco sold it to Correl, but still obtain the rights to sell PS pro 9 and you can buy a new copy on ebay for $9.00. It's so worth it! JASC Paint Shop Pro 9 + Animation Shop 3 **NEW** | eBay.

I sent him this too. Maybe if you "pays" for something, he'll see it as more useful. Although he's overpaid for plenty of things he doesn't use at all.

I told him this morning I sent him an email with the links to free programs. He kept giving me excuses. "free ones you can only do so many pictures....it's just a free trial, you have to pay after that..." I just yelled at him, "JUST FREAKING LISTEN TO ME!!!"

Nancy1999 · 01-20-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I sent him this too. Maybe if you "pays" for something, he'll see it as more useful. Although he's overpaid for plenty of things he doesn't use at all.

I told him this morning I sent him an email with the links to free programs. He kept giving me excuses. "free ones you can only do so many pictures....it's just a free trial, you have to pay after that..." I just yelled at him, "JUST FREAKING LISTEN TO ME!!!"

Ha ha, he's right. that is so true of so many so called "free" programs, and you have to pay after a trial period, but all the ones listed as free here are really free. Sounds like you two get along great!

capt_noonie · 01-20-2012, 11:23 AM

Yeah, splendidly well.

MorkieMomma · 01-20-2012, 11:35 AM

Honestly...I just use "Paint" to do that. lol! I'm cheap.

It's free with virtually any PC (not sure about Macs)....it's in the Accessories area. Then I upload to Photobucket and "play" with them.

01-19-2012, 08:48 PM	#1
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	PC users help me out! Photo editing software BIL needs a free photo editing software that runs on PC. It only needs to resize and crop pics, and write text ontop of pics for "watermarking", that's it. If I search on my mac, only mac versions will come up, so please let me know what you guys use and like. He says there are no free downloads and he'll just buy one to make things easier. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

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Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	If he does decide to pay.... Tell him to look around for coupons for Paint Shop Pro. I bought mine for $39 a couple months ago. It's worth it. It's not Photoshop, but it is very useful. I don't know if there is freebie that has decent watermarking. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

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Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	GIMP is free. http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pix...eephotoedw.htm __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

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Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Photoscape is a great free program and you can even make moving avatars. It will crop and you can add text, but you can't really watermark. He might even use Photobucket, you can do all that online. I have Paint shop Pro 9, and love it. It has a real watermark application, and you can register your picture. It used to be a hundred dollar program, but Jasco sold it to Correl, but still obtain the rights to sell PS pro 9 and you can buy a new copy on ebay for $9.00. It's so worth it! JASC Paint Shop Pro 9 + Animation Shop 3 NEW \| eBay. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

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01-20-2012, 11:35 AM	#15
MorkieMomma Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri, but will always be a Montana girl. Posts: 472	Honestly...I just use "Paint" to do that. lol! I'm cheap. It's free with virtually any PC (not sure about Macs)....it's in the Accessories area. Then I upload to Photobucket and "play" with them.