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Matt'sSS · 06-02-2009, 03:52 PM

All my old stuff I used to use from years & years ago is apparently long gone.

Anyone know of a freebie photo editing program that does okay? I don't need anything terribly powerful.

Thanks if you do!

The Dark Knight · 06-02-2009, 03:54 PM

http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3...html?tag=mncol

m0ore4ustin391 · 06-02-2009, 03:55 PM

I have a "cracked freebie software" (Adobe fireworks CS3)

Vash · 06-02-2009, 03:58 PM

Gimp
http://www.gimp.org/

MikeZ28 · 06-02-2009, 04:00 PM

I'm still using an ancient (Win 3.1) shareware version of a program called LView Pro. It's certainly no substitute for Photoshop, but you can play with gamma, color balance, do resizing, convert image file types, and use some different image filters to smooth or sharpen an image. It doesn't support some of the newer JPEG file types or animated GIFs but it still works on most images. It probably won't work on any OS newer than WinXP (just my guess). Let me know if you are interested and I'll see if I can send it to you.

Or, Google is your friend, I bet there are lots of more current image software out there. I think I have heard good things about IRFANVIEW but I have only used it very briefly...more info here:
http://www.irfanview.com/

BEIST · 06-02-2009, 04:01 PM

MicroSoft Paint

Vash · 06-02-2009, 04:05 PM

I use paint a lot for fun stuff but it does not allow you to save high res jpeg's. It saves lower to keep the files small.

MerlinZero · 06-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Gimp
http://www.gimp.org/

I second Gimp... a little hard to learn, but worth it if you dont wanna pay for CS4 or steal it.

patriotpa · 06-02-2009, 04:08 PM

GIMP for Windows. http://www.gimp.org/

It'll do almost anything, and it's OPEN SOURCE!

Matt'sSS · 06-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Thank you all for your replies!

I usually just use paint for minor stuff, but finally (after several years) want to do a little more than what it's capable of.

I'll check out the recomendations, thanks again!

Matt'sSS · 06-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeZ28

I'm still using an ancient (Win 3.1) shareware version of a program called LView Pro. It's certainly no substitute for Photoshop, but you can play with gamma, color balance, do resizing, convert image file types, and use some different image filters to smooth or sharpen an image. It doesn't support some of the newer JPEG file types or animated GIFs but it still works on most images. It probably won't work on any OS newer than WinXP (just my guess). Let me know if you are interested and I'll see if I can send it to you.

Or, Google is your friend, I bet there are lots of more current image software out there. I think I have heard good things about IRFANVIEW but I have only used it very briefly...more info here:
http://www.irfanview.com/

I actually did Google, but I don't particularly trust downloading stuff from companies I've never heard of. I prefer word of mouth with people that use the product when it comes to trusting downloads.

This IrfanView is apparently the most downloaded photo editor from cnet, so giving it, and gimp a shot to see how they do.

Croathlete · 06-02-2009, 05:05 PM

Huge fan of GIMP. All the photoshops I've done on this site and all my personal photos are edited in GIMP.

Matt'sSS · 06-02-2009, 05:08 PM

wow, this stuff is a lot different than what I used to use, but I guess I should expect that after 7 yrs probably. Looks like I have some reading up to do =-/

kdbolt70 · 06-02-2009, 05:34 PM

Gimp and Paint.Net

06-02-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Anyone know of an okay freebie photo editing software? All my old stuff I used to use from years & years ago is apparently long gone. Anyone know of a freebie photo editing program that does okay? I don't need anything terribly powerful. Thanks if you do!

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Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Huge fan of GIMP. All the photoshops I've done on this site and all my personal photos are edited in GIMP. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

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kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Gimp and Paint.Net __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

06-02-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
m0ore4ustin391 Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 175	I have a "cracked freebie software" (Adobe fireworks CS3)

06-02-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Gimp http://www.gimp.org/

06-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#5
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	I'm still using an ancient (Win 3.1) shareware version of a program called LView Pro. It's certainly no substitute for Photoshop, but you can play with gamma, color balance, do resizing, convert image file types, and use some different image filters to smooth or sharpen an image. It doesn't support some of the newer JPEG file types or animated GIFs but it still works on most images. It probably won't work on any OS newer than WinXP (just my guess). Let me know if you are interested and I'll see if I can send it to you. Or, Google is your friend, I bet there are lots of more current image software out there. I think I have heard good things about IRFANVIEW but I have only used it very briefly...more info here: http://www.irfanview.com/

06-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#7
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	I use paint a lot for fun stuff but it does not allow you to save high res jpeg's. It saves lower to keep the files small.

06-02-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	GIMP for Windows. http://www.gimp.org/ It'll do almost anything, and it's OPEN SOURCE!

06-02-2009, 04:30 PM	#10
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Thank you all for your replies! I usually just use paint for minor stuff, but finally (after several years) want to do a little more than what it's capable of. I'll check out the recomendations, thanks again!

06-02-2009, 05:08 PM	#13
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	wow, this stuff is a lot different than what I used to use, but I guess I should expect that after 7 yrs probably. Looks like I have some reading up to do =-/

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