Best photo editing software? 6 Photoshop alternatives tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 12/03/2013 01:00am
    Best photo editing software? 6 Photoshop alternatives tested and rated

    What is the best photo editing software? Recently we reviewed 6 of the top image-editing programs on the market. In our latest Raw Tuesday post we put them all head-to-head to find out which is the best photo editing software, offering photographers the most complete package of features and ease of use along with value for money.

    Serif PhotoPlus X6 Review: is this photo editing software better than Photoshop?

    | Accessories, Reviews | 11/03/2013 12:01pm
    Serif PhotoPlus X6 Review: is this budget photo editing software better than Photoshop?

    On paper, Serif’s photo editing software PhotoPlus matches Photoshop – but how easy is it to use? Find out in our Serif PhotoPlus X6 review.

    Exposure Problems: how to make selective adjustments with older software

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 05/03/2013 11:36am
    Exposure Problems: how to make selective adjustments with older software

    Not everyone has the latest photo editing software. But everyone from time to time wants to correct exposure problems. This quick tutorial shows you a really simple technique for how to make selective adjustments using older versions of Camera Raw.

    Corel PaintShop Pro X5 review: is this the best budget photo editing software?

    | Reviews | 28/02/2013 01:00am
    Corel PaintShop Pro X5 review: is this the best budget photo editing software

    In our Corel PaintShop Pro 8 review we weigh the pros and cons of this budget photo editing software to determine if it’s a viable option for photographers.

    Adobe Lightroom: all your options for printing photos

    | Tutorials | 12/02/2013 01:00am
    Adobe Lightroom: all your options for printing photos

    In the final instalment of our Raw Tuesday series looking in-depth at how to use Adobe Lightroom, we explore the many options for printing photos in Lightroom.

    DxO Optics Pro 8 review: is this the perfect Photoshop alternative?

    | Accessories, Reviews | 11/02/2013 11:00am
    DxO Optics Pro 8 review: is the perfect Photoshop alternative?

    In our DxO Optics Pro 8 review we weigh the pros and cons of this photo editing software to determine if it’s the perfect Photoshop alternative for photographers.

    Photoshop Ruler Tool: how to straighten horizons and draw straight lines

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 10/02/2013 14:00pm
    Photoshop Ruler Tool: how to straighten horizons and draw straight lines

    The Photoshop Ruler tool enables you to measure the distance between two points, and even the angle of lines in an image. In this tutorial we show you how to use it to straighten a wonky horizon.

    Adobe Lightroom: how to speed up your workflow with the Quick Develop tools

    | Tutorials | 05/02/2013 11:00am
    Adobe Lightroom: speed up your workflow with the Quick Develop tools

    In our latest Raw Tuesday series special on using Adobe Lightroom, we show you how to streamline your photo editing process using the Quick Develop tools.

    Muted Colors: the perfect desaturation technique for Adobe Camera Raw

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 03/02/2013 02:00am
    Muted Colors: the perfect desaturation technique for Adobe Camera Raw

    Find out how to make ‘on trend’ portraits with muted colors. In our latest photo editing tutorial we show you how to use Adobe Camera Raw to get creative with desaturation to make portraits with a touch of class.

    How to resize photos for web or email: a simple guide

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 31/01/2013 13:07pm
    How to resize photos for web or email: a simple guide

    What’s the best way to resize photos for web use, email or on-screen viewing? In our quick guide we show you the best method to follow.