A Free PhotoShop Alternative

14 years ago

Take a look at GimpShop. Does everything Gimp does and has a photoshop UI. Another option (though less advanced) is paint.net.

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Steven Wagenheim

14 years ago

Gimp is fine, but to say it's an alternative to Photoshop is a HUGE stretch.

There is no way I can do the things I need to do with Gimp, especially the
ecover designs using all the action scripts I have.

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JayXtreme

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Gimp is fine, but to say it's an alternative to Photoshop is a HUGE stretch.

There is no way I can do the things I need to do with Gimp, especially the
ecover designs using all the action scripts I have.

Agreed.

GIMP is an alternative, but not a high quality one.

Photoshop has carved a nice so sharply that nothing will be able to really replace it in terms of functionality and user experience, output, end product, etc...

It really does set the benchmark.

Jay

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Kevin Koop

14 years ago

I agree with Steve and Jay but understand that many can't afford Photoshop. However, I think a lot of people overlook Photoshop Elements (which is basically the "lite" version of Photoshop).

Personally, I use the full version of Photoshop but Photoshop Elements is relatively inexpensive (you can get either version 7 or 8 on eBay (new) for about $40-$50).

If that's still too much, you might look at Pixlr.com. It's not perfect but for simple image manipulation, it works pretty well. You'll find Pixlr.com here: Photo editor online - Pixlr.com edit image

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Ivan Wong

14 years ago

Pixlr is great for quick touchups!

Use the "Express" version for quick 1-click effects like convert to black and white etc.

Originally Posted by Kevin Koop

I agree with Steve and Jay but understand that many can't afford Photoshop. However, I think a lot of people overlook Photoshop Elements (which is basically the "lite" version of Photoshop).

Personally, I use the full version of Photoshop but Photoshop Elements is relatively inexpensive (you can get either version 7 or 8 on eBay (new) for about $40-$50).

If that's still too much, you might look at Pixlr.com. It's not perfect but for simple image manipulation, it works pretty well. You'll find Pixlr.com here: Photo editor online - Pixlr.com edit image

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gabbydeb

14 years ago

Hello Kevin,

I was so glad to see this topic and that you had mentioned Photoshop Elements, because I have been looking at this product on eBay and was wondering what it actually does. Right now I am using the trial version of the latest photoshop but of course cannot buy it at this time because like you said the price is quite steep for many of us.

So photoshop elements does graphics creation and editing? You see I am using the 1ClickCovers program and it uses the action scripts and so on to make creating ebook graphics, membership card graphics, cd cover graphics and so on. I am interested in elements but wanted to be sure that I could use it with 1clickcovers.com

Any input you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Kevin Koop

I agree with Steve and Jay but understand that many can't afford Photoshop. However, I think a lot of people overlook Photoshop Elements (which is basically the "lite" version of Photoshop).

Personally, I use the full version of Photoshop but Photoshop Elements is relatively inexpensive (you can get either version 7 or 8 on eBay (new) for about $40-$50).

If that's still too much, you might look at Pixlr.com. It's not perfect but for simple image manipulation, it works pretty well. You'll find Pixlr.com here: Photo editor online - Pixlr.com edit image

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theimdude

14 years ago

Originally Posted by gabbydeb

Hello Kevin,

I was so glad to see this topic and that you had mentioned Photoshop Elements, because I have been looking at this product on eBay and was wondering what it actually does. Right now I am using the trial version of the latest photoshop but of course cannot buy it at this time because like you said the price is quite steep for many of us.

So photoshop elements does graphics creation and editing? You see I am using the 1ClickCovers program and it uses the action scripts and so on to make creating ebook graphics, membership card graphics, cd cover graphics and so on. I am interested in elements but wanted to be sure that I could use it with 1clickcovers.com

Any input you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Elements can't use actions scripts to do ecovers - you would have to use CS3/4/5 not even photo shop 7 will do

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ShaneRQR

14 years ago

Photoshop is the awesomeness, for sure. But you've got to give the people behind GIMP credit for doing a damn good job as well.

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JayXtreme 14 years ago

Originally Posted by ShaneRQR

Photoshop is the awesomeness, for sure. But you've got to give the people behind GIMP credit for doing a damn good job as well.

Damn straight!

Yes, this is very true.

I didn't mean to discredit the OP in my post.

GIMP is a great tool and can do plenty for those who use it.

Peace

Jay
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omega_one

14 years ago

Gimp works fine for what it is, photoshop is a full photo editing software with many functions that are simply not available in Gimp. I automate most of my work on PS using scripts and actions, you just cannot do that on Gimp. Photoshop is expensive, if all you need to do is simple photo editing, then you shouldn't invest in photoshop.
For what I do, it's worth every penny.

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Mohammad Afaq

14 years ago

I don't think Photoshop actions work on GIMP.

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Terry Crim

14 years ago

The closest thing I have seen to a PS alternative is Paint.net. The plugins and 3rd party software available for it makes it able to do most things PS can do and in some cases a little easier, other things harder or not exactly the same but close enough.

Also depends on what version of PS you are comparing also.

But compared to Gimp, Paint.net is like frontpage was to webpages, a whole lot easier. Not sure of the current development of GimpShop but when I used it on Windows XP it worked well. Hopefully the development continued and it also works for Windows 7 32 AND 64 bit versions.

Paint.net is 64 bit compatible as well.

Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing

There are some plugins that I can't do without when I do my own graphics, though I have someone working with me now that handles all that for me.

FYI: My graphic design tools include Fireworks CS3, PS CS3, Paint.net and various 3rd party tools specific to things like ebook covers etc...
I mainly use 2 tools, Fireworks CS3 and Paint.net.

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Loren Woirhaye

14 years ago

I got PhotoShop elements bundled with a BAMBOO pen tablet for
about $60 as I recall. So, if you want that software you might
look at drawing tablets it comes with.

I mostly use Paint.net because it's fast and can do a lot. It
doesn't do e-cover rendering, and in general the PS action
scripts make nice e-covers, but there are plenty of other
programs out there that render ecovers too.

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CDarklock 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Loren Woirhaye

It doesn't do e-cover rendering

I do okay with it...
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- Loren Woirhaye 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by CDarklock
  
  I do okay with it...
  
  Well, there are some workarounds like you've come up with, but
  if there's a point-and-click way to make ecovers easily with
  Paint.net I don't know what it is.
  
  I've invented a couple of workarounds myself as experiments. There's
  a 3-d modeling plugin for Paint.net written in Japanese that can
  do boxes and spheres and stuff, but it's a far cry from intuitive to
  use.
  
  I don't know how foreshorten an image in Paint.net as you've done
  here, Caleb, but if it's do-able I'm curious to know how.
  
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txconx

14 years ago

I tried GIMP and GIMPShop and had to give in and buy updated Photoshop for my new Windows 7 computer. I just can't do what I need to do with anything else.

Sometimes you just have to make the investment because it makes your life easier.

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14 years ago

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sparky.ebiz

14 years ago

I have to playing around with a copy of Photoshop Elements 7 that I got on ebay for $17.50 (free shipping). I've downloaded several of the 3D ecover action scripts for Photoshop that are out there for free. Most of these actions run fine in PSE7. I ran the same actions in CS4 and cannot tell the difference! Wow, I really got a cheap thrill seeing SAME results from a $20 program as compared to a $600 one! It took me a while to sort it out because the method that everyone teaches (including Adobe) doesn't work too well. I figured a alternative technique that is much better - I think that I might be on to something here. Maybe this could be a possible "how-to" ebook with video tutorials - if anyone is interested!?

Sparky

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14 years ago

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BrainCopy

14 years ago

Yes, I have many friends that use that software since they cant
afford photoshop. I personally cannot LIVE with out photoshop.
I currently own CS4, and thinking about getting the new CS5 but not sure.

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cypherslock

14 years ago

How'd you do that in Paint.net? Inquiring minds would love to know...

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jitterbug978

14 years ago

I've tried to like Gimp... But I'm a guy who has grown up with photoshop. Im sure if I made myself relearn everything it could do many things that Photoshop does, but I've always been incredibly happy with the ease of use and pure functionality that photoshop provides. Enough to where I would happily pay for it. There is also plenty of support for it.

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Clark056

14 years ago

I like Paint.net, which at last blush was free.

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sparky.ebiz

14 years ago

OK, here's a 3D ecover created in Photoshop Elements. It was just a couple clicks to run a PS action script and a few seconds later my 2D ecover was rendered 3D!!!

I used a free photoshop action script "paperback 1". I found this link from a fellow warrior in another WF thread->
http://www.ecover-templates.com/2008...h-picture.html

So, the nice thing about PSE is being able to use most (but not all) the Photoshop action scripts online. Also, unlike Gimp or Paint.Net the menu commands (and most keyboard shortcuts) you will learn in photoshop elements can be carried over to PSE's big brother Photoshop when you upgrade.

Sparky

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Jesus Perez

14 years ago

If I didn't have the money for Photoshop I would use this:

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6 years ago

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OptedIn

6 years ago

Originally Posted by jhonwright56

I am not sure whether you guys are aware of it or not. Yet, I came across few posts that address the subject and thought to share it.

10 Best Free Photoshop Alternatives

I'd imagine in the 7 years that have passed since that post, most are aware of the alternatives. If not, Google is still your friend. Just sayin' . . . . . .

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Steve B

6 years ago

This thread is almost 8 years old and there are better alternatives nowadays. None of the alternatives can do everything PS does.

In addition, Adobe Photoshop is now sold as a monthly service and anyone can use it right off the bat for about $10 which is a small fraction of what it used to cost when the software was an outright purchase ($700).

Steve

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Alex July

6 years ago

For photo editing purposes I often use this completely free tool that works pretty good - https://pixlr.com/editor/
Yes, the thread is 8 years old, but the question might be still relevant to someone.

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oppyeaunome

6 years ago

Gimp is good in my opinion, but honestly I don't think that there is anything that could beat photoshop. Gimp is good though if you cannot afford photoshop. The other thing is that Photoshop is not available in certain locations and this might be the reason that some people not be able to get the program.

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gianbizz 6 years ago

Gimp often described as a possible Photoshop killer, but it really is not
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tritrain

6 years ago

For lighter duty stuff, other than GiMP, I use Paint.net.

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Kay King

6 years ago

might be still relevant to someone

...relevant to the spammer who bumps it - because other members pile on without looking at the dates and it 'hides' the spammer's post...he hopes.

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