Best Photo Editing Software

Hi All,

I am new here so I am not sure if even posting in correct sub forum. I will soon be getting a new dell laptop to edit the photos I take on my DSLR. I need feedback as to what the best possible editing software is out there for a windows and how much it costs. Looking to increase the number of photos I take this summer. Thanks in advance 

Subscribe to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. $9.99 a month and it's always updated with the latest they have. It's a steep learning curve at first but there are many free tutorials out there. If you don't want to do that, get Photoshop Elements to get your feet wet. It's $70. 

Define "best"?

You might want to look at On1 RAW, Capture One, and LR. All have free trials (of varying lengths). DarkTable for opensource solutions (still needs work). Affinity. Luminar. Polarr. Google is your friend.

You will serve yourself well by taking the time to evaluate the candidates one at a time, and figure out what you like/dislke about each. Then make a decision.

As for price, that can easily be found on the web. You're looking at $100 - $150 for typical license. The Adobe Photoshop CC license at $10/month is your very best value, and you'll never outgrow LR and PS as a team. To put $10/mo into context, that's the price of an inexpensive lunch out once a month.

Do a web search, find some candidates, and do some research.

garyrhook wrote: Define "best"?

After a long and intensive search, I decides to stay away from
"presets" software as they don't learn one to cook.

At this point, and since some time already, I use Capture One.

I switched from LR to ACDSee. But that's just me, editor selection can be very personal. As already suggested, download as many trials as you can stomach. Pick your own poison.

Kelly

KCook wrote: Pick your own poison.

I like that!  

It's funny, 10 years ago 90% of all my editing was done in Photoshop.  Now days, it's 90% in Lightroom.  Lightroom is very powerful and easy to use.  

I am also here for the recommendations .

Pettigrew wrote: It's funny, 10 years ago 90% of all my editing was done in Photoshop.  Now days, it's 90% in Lightroom.  Lightroom is very powerful and easy to use.  

  nearly all my editing is via Lightroom these days  

Stephen-DiMaio wrote: Hi All,

I am new here so I am not sure if even posting in correct sub forum. I will soon be getting a new dell laptop to edit the photos I take on my DSLR. I need feedback as to what the best possible editing software is Lightroom mod APK  for windows and how much it costs. Looking to increase the number of photos I take this summer. Thanks in advance 

What software does everyone use for the best results and ease of use. for video and pictures for EVO 2 Pro? Also why?

garyrhook wrote: Define "best"?

You might want to look at On1 RAW, Capture One, and LR. All have free trials (of varying lengths). DarkTable for opensource solutions (still needs work). Affinity. Luminar. Polarr. Google is your friend.

You will serve yourself well by taking the time to evaluate the candidates one at a time, and figure out what you like/dislke about each. Then make a decision.

As for price, that can easily be found on the web. You're looking at $100 - $150 for typical license. The Adobe Photoshop CC license at $10/month is your very best  online face swapping , and you'll never outgrow LR and PS as a team. To put $10/mo into context, that's the price of an inexpensive lunch out once a month.

Do a web search, find some candidates, and do some research.

Hello. I'd love to edit my photos slightly. What is the best software for a not-complete beginner? I have been thinking about Lightroom. Thanks

isabellasophie wrote:

garyrhook wrote: Define "best"?

You might want to look at On1 RAW, Capture One, and LR. All have free trials (of varying lengths). DarkTable for opensource solutions (still needs work). Affinity. Luminar. Polarr. Google is your friend.

You will serve yourself well by taking the time to evaluate the candidates one at a time, and figure out what you like/dislke about each. Then make a decision.

As for price, that can easily be found on the web. You're looking at $100 - $150 for typical license. The Adobe Photoshop CC license at $10/month is your very best  lightroom mod
, and you'll never outgrow LR and PS as a team. To put $10/mo into context, that's the price of an inexpensive lunch out once a month.

Do a web search, find some candidates, and do some research.

Hello. I'd love to edit my photos slightly. What is the best software for a not-complete beginner? I have been thinking about Lightroom. Thanks

Are there any free photo editing programs for mac that are as good as photo shop and lightroom, but dont cost money or as little as possible? Cheers

isabellasophie wrote:

isabellasophie wrote:

garyrhook wrote: Define "best"?

You might want to look at On1 RAW, Capture One, and LR. All have free trials (of varying lengths). DarkTable for opensource solutions (still needs work). Affinity. Luminar. Polarr. Google is your friend.

You will serve yourself well by taking the time to evaluate the candidates one at a time, and figure out what you like/dislke about each. Then make a decision.

As for price, that can easily be found on the web. You're looking at $100 - $150 for typical license. The Adobe Photoshop CC license at $10/month is your very best  lightroom mod
, and you'll never outgrow LR and PS as a team. To put $10/mo into context, that's the price of an inexpensive lunch out once a month.

Do a web search, find some candidates, and do some research.

Hello. I'd love to edit my photos slightly. What is the best software for a not-complete beginner? I have been thinking about Lightroom. Thanks

Are there any free photo editing programs for mac that are as good as photo shop and lightroom, but dont cost money or as little as possible? Cheers

Gimp is free, and I think you can use it on mac?

10 dollars a month is nothing for what you get with photoshop/lightroom package. It's the standard for a reason. Lightroom is good to start if it's overwhelming to you.