There
is a multitude of software available for editing your photos. These
range from the ultra powerful-and usually ultra expensive to the smaller
free software that is limited in scope but may be fine for casual
use. I will List some of the major players here and include a basic
tutorial on resizing and optimizing pictures for each one. You can
click on the logo to go to their website. The tutorials list a suggested
size for the limits of Badman's
Tropical Fish message board, but can be changed to whatever you
need. Although there are no size limits for this site it is helpful
to optimize them before uploading. I encourage comments and would
really like your input on any programs not listed here. Any tutorials
on their functions are always appreciated.
Price: Free
IrfanView
is a very fast, small, compact and innovative freeware (for non-commercial
use) graphic viewer for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003. It is trying
to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. IrfanView
was the first Windows graphic viewer worldwide with Multiple (animated)
GIF support. One of the first graphic viewers WORLDWIDE with Multipage
TIF support. The first graphic viewer worldwide with Multiple ICO
support.
Price: Free
Come
to discover XnView, a software to view and convert graphic files,
really simple to use ! Support of more than 400 graphics formats !
It's free, so do not hesitate ! XnView (1.74/1.50) exists for Windows,
MacOS X, Linux x86, Linux ppc, FreeBSD x86, OpenBSD x86, NetBSD x86,
Solaris sparc, Solaris x86, Irix mips, HP-UX, AIX !
Suggested Price: US $89.99
Professional
Image Editing Made Easy Ulead® PhotoImpact® 10 is a complete image-editing
suite for enthusiasts who want inspiring results, without the steep
learning curve. Basic Mode offers users new to digital photography
a streamlined interface for most common tasks. Advanced users can
take advantage of a complete set of high-end tools for retouching,
montages, painting, drawing and Web graphics. PhotoImpact 10 makes
it easy to achieve professional results with your photos.
Suggested Price: US $99.99
Adobe
Photoshop Elements 3.0 software now provides powerful photo editing
functionality plus intuitive organizing and sharing capabilities.
Make quick fixes when you need to or use advanced editing options
when you want more control. Organize the way you want and show off
your creativity with new dynamic slide shows, themed photo e-mail,
and more.
Suggested Price: US $129.00
You
know what you want — something that's going to let you create the
image you have in mind. Whether it's a photo, graphic, or digital
art, Paint Shop Pro 9 is going to help you get that vision out of
your head and onto the screen.
No Resizing tutorial- Send yours
in!
Suggested Price: US $599.00
The professional standard in desktop digital imaging
Adobe®
Photoshop® CS2 software, the professional image-editing standard
and leader of the Photoshop digital imaging line, delivers more of
what you crave. Groundbreaking creative tools help you achieve extraordinary
results. Unprecedented adaptability lets you custom-fit Photoshop
to the way you work. And with more efficient editing, processing,
and file handling, there’s no slowing you down.
