Photoshop alternative

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by stacyz, Aug 2, 2010.

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    I don't want to invest in the expense and knowledge of photoshop. I just want to be able to use the wand tool to outline a photo and drag-and-drop it onto another photo (background). Is there a program that does this, so that I don't have to purchase Photoshop?
     
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  2. ActiveFrost

    ActiveFrost Notable Member

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    Take a look at Gimp.
     
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  3. colorexperts

    colorexperts Peon

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    1. GIMP
    2. Krita
    3. Paint.NET
    4. ChocoFlop
    5. Cinepaint
    6. Pixia
    7. Pixen
    8. Picnik
    9. Splashup
    10. Adobe Photoshop Express
     
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  4. manishgori

    manishgori Guest

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    Gimp is the best.
     
    manishgori, Aug 3, 2010 IP
  5. wp11.com

    wp11.com Peon

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    picnik i use it
     
    wp11.com, Aug 3, 2010 IP
  6. hemantwebmaster

    hemantwebmaster Member

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    photoshop is the best tool for graphic & web designing
     
    hemantwebmaster, Aug 3, 2010 IP
  7. iEddie_B

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    I've heard good things from the software, GIMP. Its free and somewhat similar to Photoshop but with less features. I think that my alternative to Photoshop would be Corel Painshop Pro.
     
    iEddie_B, Aug 7, 2010 IP
  8. cyberlight

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    Yes, Gimp is the next best thing to Photoshop. Best of all it's FREE
     
    cyberlight, Aug 7, 2010 IP
  9. hadie87

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    according to me, photoshop is the best Graphic design Toll. Because if you can operate photoshop, actually you can operate another tool.
    CMIIW
     
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    Acer Well-Known Member

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    Gimp is great, but complicated for the new user. If you only have a few specific things you want to do, have a look at the other titles recommended above. Personally, paint.net is plenty for me.
     
    Acer, Aug 7, 2010 IP
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    menascoyf6521 Peon

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    gimp is the best one that helps you come true your dream!
     
    menascoyf6521, Aug 9, 2010 IP
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    I usually used GIMP next to photoshop and it's free one.
     
    semmyw, Aug 10, 2010 IP
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    THX!

    What is the best 4 you ;>
     
    tymek88, Aug 11, 2010 IP
  14. vertexit

    vertexit Greenhorn

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    1. GIMP
    2. Krita
    3. Paint.NET
    4. ChocoFlop
    is the best.
     
    vertexit, Aug 11, 2010 IP
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    accelerator_dd Greenhorn

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    Photoshop has a monopoly in their niche. No other competing software would go against Adobe in this stage of development. Gimp is a good drawing tool
     
    accelerator_dd, Aug 11, 2010 IP
  16. Rev Jain

    Rev Jain Active Member

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    photo shop alternative is a coral draw and many other services but photo shop is more user friendly.
     
    Rev Jain, Sep 6, 2010 IP
  17. supercharge

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    If you are not going to do very advanced stuff you can take a look at sumo paint. The great thing is that you can use it in your browser and don't need to download anything. http://www.sumopaint.com/home/

    Otherwise I would go for Gimp.
     
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    Blottah Greenhorn

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    One of the best i know is photofiltre it weight just a bit and is very cool program :D
     
    Blottah, Sep 8, 2010 IP
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    well photoshop gives you user friendly environment.. there is lot of alternative but still photo shop is nice..
     
    attidude, Sep 22, 2010 IP
  20. rcdesigns

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    Hi , I have been using Paint.Net its an amazingly easy and profecient software do try. Does all the litle jobs.
    Regards :)
     
    rcdesigns, Sep 22, 2010 IP
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