Windows (Free) Photo editing software

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  1. RandomTask

    RandomTask Flair Sooker

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    Hi guys, basically, Im looking to do some basic photo editing, but im not really in the position to be spending a great deal of money on software, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good photo editing software available, preferably for free, which I could use to get started?

    Any advice is much appreciated. :thumb:
     
    RandomTask, 20 Oct 2009
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  2. smc8788

    smc8788 Multimodder

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    If it's just basic tweaking you're after, then I'd suggest Picasa. GIMP offers you more control but it's a real pig to use.
     
    smc8788, 20 Oct 2009
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  3. Cptn-Inafinus

    Cptn-Inafinus Minimodder

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    The GIMP is your answer.
     
    Cptn-Inafinus, 20 Oct 2009
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  4. UncertainGod

    UncertainGod Minimodder

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    GIMP is powerful but can be a **** to use, Paint.net is simple, free and very versatile.
     
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  5. Zoon

    Zoon Hunting Wabbits since the 80s

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    Paint.net for general file editing, but Picasa is good for picture-specific tasks. Both easy to use and quite small.
     
    Zoon, 21 Oct 2009
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  6. DragunovHUN

    DragunovHUN Modder

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    GIMP, or PhotoFiltre if you want something a bit more simple.
     
    DragunovHUN, 21 Oct 2009
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  7. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    I don't know why people find the GIMP a pain to use. I started on GIMP before I ever used Photoshop, and it's only a little less intuitive.
     
    stonedsurd, 21 Oct 2009
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  8. mm vr

    mm vr The cheesecake is a lie

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    +1 for Paint.NET.
     
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