Photo Software
Digital photo software allows the user to take their photographs, either scanned into the computer or uploaded directly from their digital camera, and easily crop, fix or add borders to themAverage photographers can make the most of their snapshots, adjusting as necessary before printingFor the more advanced photographer, photo editing software offers a wide range of artistic effectsFor example, you can merge several photos into one or superimpose images over each other.
Photo software also allows you to organize your photo files, a critical feature now that most people have thousands of digital photos to sort throughYou can tag photos with as many keywords as you like, and later call up only photos that relate to specific keywordsOrganize your photos by date, subject, location or anything else in order to easily find what you're looking for.
Features and Benefits
Most photo editing software includes:
Image adjustments: Fix and fine tune your photos to make them look perfectRemove red-eye, increase fill light, increase or reduce contrast, or straighten crooked shots
Cropping: Zoom in on just one person's face, or cut out extra backgroundYou don't have to mess around framing your shot perfectly when you take it
Color effects: With the touch of a button, you can have the same image in black and white or sepia tone
Photo sharing: Share your photos through email, in online galleries or by printing them out
Photo albums: Create digital albums and CD slide shows, or prepare full-color scrapbook-style photo books to print
Top Choices
Among the top photo software is:
Photoshop Elements from Adobe
Paint Shop Pro Photo from Corel
PhotoImpact from Ulead
Digital Image Suite 2006 from Microsoft
Major Considerations
Ask yourself these questions before buying photo editor software:
What format can be imported (digital camera, scanner, mobile phone removable media)?
What/ how much editing will I be doing (red eye touchup, type effects, border designs, auto image straightening, resizing, cropping)?
How will I share my photos (email, online, mobile, uploads to digital printers)?
What operating system do I need (Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS10)?
Do I need to organize my photos (archive, image search, ratings, create albums)?
Summary
If you own a digital camera and a computer, chances are you would benefit from photo editing softwareWhether you choose a full photo editor or a more basic photo album package depends on how much time you plan to spend manipulating your photos.
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