Photoshop substitute?

AMDPOWERFIST · 28th May 2008, 4:29 PM

Hi,
I use photoshop alot at work, was just wondering if anyone knows of a free program similar to photoshop, doesnt have to have all of the functions or that, just something free i can use at home similar to photoshop....

Thanks in advance

-=ButFli=- · 28th May 2008, 4:29 PM

Have you tried GIMP?

http://www.gimp.org/

AMDPOWERFIST · 28th May 2008, 4:32 PM

no i havernt, thanks i will give it a go, thanks for the prompt response. Cheers

StratosFear · 28th May 2008, 5:00 PM

paint.net is also worth a mention if your not a fan of GIMP

http://www.getpaint.net/

elkay · 28th May 2008, 5:01 PM

GIMP is pretty much the same as Photoshop, but open source so good community.

i used it for a while, but now photoshop when i got a license from school.

+1 GIMP.

also, Paint.net. never used it, but heard it is pretty good.

Damn, beaten

Marcel. · 28th May 2008, 5:03 PM

I've herd the GIMP is quite good, recommended to me by many people.
Though iv never used it...

What sort of things do you want to use it for...
what functions do you most use?

D J · 28th May 2008, 5:08 PM

while on the GIMP, does it work for raw image files?
(file extension .CR2)

romanx · 28th May 2008, 7:39 PM

Photofiltre

http://photofiltre.free.fr/download_en.htm

Ashpool · 2nd June 2008, 12:05 PM

Depending on your particular work. I use gimp for some things and inkscape for others.

I tend to see it as:

Gimp = Photoshop

and

InkScape = illustrator

I have found InkScape to be awesome when doing design work, web, logos, sigs but if your processing photos then nothing beats PhotoShop.

MotiveighT · 4th June 2008, 9:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=ButFli=-

Have you tried GIMP?

http://www.gimp.org/

I wouldn't recommend the gimp unless you want second-class work done.
It's really not that powerful.
It's only 'fun'

Vulkanyaz · 4th June 2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotiveighT

I wouldn't recommend the gimp unless you want second-class work done.
It's really not that powerful.
It's only 'fun'

It may not have as many features as Photoshop, but considering it's a free, open-source app (Which is what OP is asking for) that does the job why should you complain?

MotiveighT · 4th June 2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulkanyaz

It may not have as many features as Photoshop, but considering it's a free, open-source app (Which is what OP is asking for) that does the job why should you complain?

guess that's a good point ;P
and i guess its the artist, not the tools, which matter.

QuakeDude · 5th June 2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotiveighT

I wouldn't recommend the gimp unless you want second-class work done.
It's really not that powerful.
It's only 'fun'

Riiiight.. I've been using it for a few years now, its perfectly fine. The only thing 'second class' is the ability of the person using it.

It doesn't have the polished feel of photoshop, but concidering it has 90% of the the average user needs, its perfect - and its not $1000+. Photoshop users tend to hate it due to the awkwardness of the interface, so bear that in mind when listening to opinions on it.

telefragd · 5th June 2008, 11:24 AM

Another popular alternative is Paint Shop Pro. I'm a Photoshop user through-and-through though.

-=ButFli=- · 5th June 2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotiveighT

It's only 'fun'

I wouldn't call GIMP 'fun'. It's one of the most awkward applications I've ever used.

Quote:

Originally Posted by telefragd

Another popular alternative is Paint Shop Pro. I'm a Photoshop user through-and-through though.

I wasn't aware Paint Shop Pro was free. I saw it for sale in OfficeWorks last night for $100+.

28th May 2008, 4:29 PM	#1
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28th May 2008, 5:01 PM	#5
elkay Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 409	GIMP is pretty much the same as Photoshop, but open source so good community. i used it for a while, but now photoshop when i got a license from school. +1 GIMP. also, Paint.net. never used it, but heard it is pretty good. Damn, beaten Last edited by elkay; 28th May 2008 at 5:02 PM. Reason: damn beaten.

28th May 2008, 5:03 PM	#6
Marcel. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mel 3185 Posts: 379	I've herd the GIMP is quite good, recommended to me by many people. Though iv never used it... What sort of things do you want to use it for... what functions do you most use? __________________ Nup.

28th May 2008, 5:00 PM	#4
StratosFear Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,686	paint.net is also worth a mention if your not a fan of GIMP http://www.getpaint.net/

28th May 2008, 5:08 PM	#7
D J Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth WA Posts: 87	while on the GIMP, does it work for raw image files? (file extension .CR2)

2nd June 2008, 12:05 PM	#9
Ashpool Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ye Olde Melbourne Town Posts: 3,245	Depending on your particular work. I use gimp for some things and inkscape for others. I tend to see it as: Gimp = Photoshop and InkScape = illustrator I have found InkScape to be awesome when doing design work, web, logos, sigs but if your processing photos then nothing beats PhotoShop.

5th June 2008, 11:24 AM	#14
telefragd Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 338	Another popular alternative is Paint Shop Pro. I'm a Photoshop user through-and-through though.