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Any free software for this?

by nmh
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Hi Warriors,

Looking for some free graphic software that will open .PSD files (from Photoshop) and allow me to save in PDF. I tried GIMP and it is NOT user friendly. I spent 2 hours on it and still couldn't figure out how to make a box and color it in nor an easy way to type words in much less change the font! I tried OpenOffice Draw but I couldn't open the PSD file unless I missed something.

PLEASE tell me there is something else!!! :confused:

THANKS!
#free #software
  • Profile picture of the author mobiusman
    Try paint.net it is a great program and it's FREE.
    I use it all the time.
    Serf.com is also another program you may want
    to check out.

    They are both very good programs and I use both.
    They are easy to use.
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  • Profile picture of the author nmh
    Thanks! I will check them out to see if they open the files.

    Ok, update, I tried Paint and it does not open PSD files and you cannot safe files as a PDF unless you go to print. But has a PSD plug in. Maybe there is one for the PDF.


    Second update, I think he meant serif.com which is $99.
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  • Profile picture of the author SantiSantana
    Image converter plus might be your solution. You need to double check if it has a fre trial of some sort.
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  • Profile picture of the author RefundHost
    I don't use GIMP but if you already have it,
    and you can import a PSD file

    ...try using WarriorPDF and "print" to PDF.

    Download the Warrior PDF Driver from here
    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-printing.html

    Watch a video here
    http://warriorforumvideos.com/videos...creator/1.html
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    • Profile picture of the author william007
      Have you tried Gimpshop? Unlike the original Gimp, Gimpshop closely resembles Photoshop. You could find more info here:

      Gimpshop! ? Plastic Bugs

      Hope this helps,
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  • Profile picture of the author mywebwork
    Well I just figured it out and it actually works - kind of a strange combination though!

    1- Use Apple Quicktime, it will actually open a PSD file. You can use the free version, you don't need the Pro.

    2 - Use Cute PDF or a similar PDF printer (the Warrior Forum has one of these as well).

    3- Print the image from Apple Quicktime to Cute PDF.

    And voila - a PDF version of your PSD file!

    Bill
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    • Profile picture of the author TheJedi
      Originally Posted by mywebwork View Post

      Well I just figured it out and it actually works - kind of a strange combination though!

      1- Use Apple Quicktime, it will actually open a PSD file. You can use the free version, you don't need the Pro.

      2 - Use Cute PDF or a similar PDF printer (the Warrior Forum has one of these as well).

      3- Print the image from Apple Quicktime to Cute PDF.

      And voila - a PDF version of your PSD file!

      Bill
      Voila, indeed! Nice detective work there, mywebwork.

      Here is a list of alternatives to Photoshop, but I'm not sure how compatible they are with .psd and .pdf files:

      10 Excellent Open Source and Free Alternatives to Photoshop

      Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author nmh
    You guys ROCK!!!!! THANKS EVERYONE!!!
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