free photo manipulation software

[I.Don No]

I would be grateful for any recommendations

TIA

[guernseyman]

GIMP is a decent program(me)

[jno]

this seems okay - you don't need to download

http://pixlr.com/editor/

[WyeDyed]

Paint.net
It's a free photoshop type programme.

[AlBags]

Depends on how much you want to do!?
If its layers .. cloning .. shading .. recolour .. changing heads on bodies, etc .. try looking for a free copy of Adobe Elements (its a little advanced tho)
or Paint Shop Pro ... Which became Corel.

[I.Don No]

thanks ABers....I knew I could count on you for help.

ta muchly all

[Buenchico]

Just to add a bit of context to those replies:

GIMP is a superb program, which is comparable to Photoshop. However that means that (just like Photoshop) it involves quite a steep learning curve to get the best from it. If you're looking to emulate the the standards of professional art editors, that's what you need. Otherwise you should go for something simpler.

(If you do choose to download GIMP, I strongly advise downloaded the full documentation as well).

Paint.net is also fairly complex to use (but probably easier to initially get to grips with).

For simpler photo processing, Google's Picasa software is highly recommended:
http://picasa.google.co.uk/

Serif PhotoPlus SE is a cut-down version of a full commercial program. It's easy to use and well worth a look:
http://www.serif.com/...ware/?MC=FSSPHOTOPLUS

Chris

[wildwood]

I have nothing useful to add I.Don No.

It is just that your description of "Free Photo Manipulation Software" brought a smile to my face!

[VHG]

>>>Adobe Elements or Paint Shop Pro ... Which became Corel.

Neither of which are free, which you asked for.

I use Paint.Net

[chas2008]

http://www.picnik.com/home

[AlBags]

Thank you VHG ..

Both are available on free CD Roms given away.
They may not be latest version .. but who cares.

Twerp.

[I.Don No]

ta muchly all for the info

xxx

[daffy654]

http://www.serif.com/FreeDownloads/

The best free one out there in my opinion.