What is trick to straightening lines in a photo?

Hey folks, I've been on this wild hunt for some kind of software that doesn't just play it straight like Photoshop's level tool, which is cool and all, but doesn't really get into the nitty-gritty of fixing those funky, curvy lines. I'm talking about getting into the matrix of a photo where you've got lines waving at you like they've had a few too many, or parts of a picture that just refuse to get in line, you know?

From what I've seen, Photoshop kind of throws in the towel with just fixing those lines that look like they've been doing the limbo thanks to lens distortion. I gave puppet warp a shot, but man, it's like trying to pin down smoke – not enough pins to really nail it. Then there's PhotoNinja, swinging in with its straightening tool, but again, it's all about straightening those drunk lines that can't walk straight because of the lens.

Here's where it gets personal. I've got these shots of some absolutely gorgeous, but ancient buildings from streets of Paris. The thing is, these beauties are as straight as a roundabout. We're talking door lintels that couldn't find alignment if they had a compass and roof lines that look like they're riding the waves. Initially, I left them untouched because that's the real deal, right? But now, I'm thinking, what if we could give them a little digital chiropractic adjustment to straighten them up?

I kept the shots raw because they told the truth, but now I'm curious if there's a way to tweak them so these old souls can stand up straight in the photos. But here's the kicker: I've been down the internet rabbit hole and back, and I'm starting to think this magical software might be as elusive as Bigfoot.

So, if any of you wizards out there have the secret map to this treasure, I'd owe you big time. Any help? Thanks a bunch!

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