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Is it possible to use other software(besides Photoshop) to edit .psd files?

by madison_avenue
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Is it possible to edit .psd files( graphics) if you do not have Photoshop. I have some header graphics in .psd format, I want to edit these. Is there a cheaper simpler software package which be able to edit this? Basically I want to be able to use layers to change the text.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave OSullivan
    Gimp is free and according to there website it supports psd editing.

    GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

    Dave.
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  • Profile picture of the author madison_avenue
    Thanks for the info Dave.
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  • Profile picture of the author Richard Whyte
    If I remember right, I think Paint Shop Pro (PSP) also does PSD files. It is a fairly good application and a lot cheaper than Photoshop.

    I use Photoshop all the time, but I think fully loaded version of PSP is around $100. They used to always have a 30 day free trial also so you can go and check it out. Just google them and I am sure you will find it. Used to be a progam from jasc.com but companies change all the time.

    Hope that helps you out!
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  • Profile picture of the author madison_avenue
    Thanks Richard I will definitely be going to check Paint Shop Pro out as an option.
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    • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
      PhotoImpact (formerly of Ulead.com now owned by Corel) also allows you to work with PSD files. Like PaintShop Pro it is a lot less expensive than Photoshop with all the goodies. I've used it for over 10 years now since version 4
      fyi, Corel also bought out Jasc who developed PaintShop Pro
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  • Profile picture of the author BrainDance
    Adobe Elements will cost is the same range as PSPro , GIMP is free, paint shop pro doesn't do true layer editing, plus it may mess up your PSD, so be sure to make a backup.
    you can also get a trial version of photoshop if you need it short term
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  • Profile picture of the author madison_avenue
    Karen and BrainDance thanks for your input guys. I will investigate further your suggestions. I note your comment regarding layering and paint shop pro, BrainDance.
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