GIMP 3.2 Photo Editor: Amazing New Tools & Interface Improvements
GIMP 3.2 offers new photo editing tools & interface improvements, giving Photoshop a run for its money. Discover how this free image editor becomes a powerful, non-destructive alternative for graphic design and photography across Windows, macOS, Linux. #gimp #photoediting #photoshopalternative
https://bulklayers.com/blog/gimp-3-2-photo-editor-new-tools-interface-improvements/
GIMP 3.2 released
Pixelmator Pro 4 Review: The Ultimate Apple Photoshop Alternative
Pixelmator Pro 4 review: Apple's Photoshop-beater is here! Discover the best photo editor for Mac with powerful features and intuitive design. Enhance your photos and graphic designs with this top Adobe alternative. A must-read for creatives! #pixelmatorpro #photoshopalternative #macapps #photoediting
https://bulklayers.com/blog/pixelmator-pro-4-review-apples-photoshop-beater/
#ACDSeeGemstone Photo Editor 15 is an AI-powered Photoshop alternative: https://zorz.it/KTZKG
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#AffinityPhoto #kostenlos #PhotoshopAlternative Gratis zur professionellen Fotobearbeitung – Affinity Photo liefert alle Features für kreative Bildbearbeitung, KI-Tools & PSD-Import, komplett kostenlos und ohne Abo!
Vergleich mit Adobe Photoshop:Alles, was du in Photoshop erledigst, kannst du auch mit Affinity Photo machen – von der einfachen Retusche über aufwendige
In case anyone is curious about editing film negatives with Affinity Photo 2, I just uploaded an edit session from this afternoon. A bit of light post work with Kentmere 400 120.
Photopea Update Adds Noise Reduction, Color Spaces, and More
Photopea has launched version 5.2 that adds support for color profiles, a CMYK mode, a new noise reduction filter, the ability to add text and strokes, and more.
Photopea is a free browser-based photo editor that is currently PetaPixel 's choice as the best Photoshop alternative in its segment because it bears close similarities to the popular Adobe platform. Photopea is an option for those who want quick access to more in-depth manual editing compared to most free web applications that come packed with filters and quick solutions. It’s also great for those who have a Chromebook and are using Google’s Chrome OS.
Update 5.2 addresses multiple bugs and fixes them as well as adds support for color profiles and a CMYK mode, stroke vector shapes, text background and stroke, a reduce noise filter, arrows for a Line tool. and a "Match Color" feature.
Before this update, Photopea could only render in the sRGB color space, since it was the most popular and used in a majority of images online. It can now detect color space inside a file and render it correctly. That space is maintained during the edit and saved with the image (as a PSD or embedded in the file, such as a JPEG or PNG). Photpea also says that users can create a new document in a non-sRBG color space.
In addition to the color space update, Photopea can now also render in CMYK for files that will be printed.
The application has a new noise reduction filter that is GPU-accelerated to be fast on even large photos:
We have a new filter: Filter - Noise - Reduce Noise! It is GPU-accelerated and fast even on large photos :) pic.twitter.com/BtgK52m1xA
-- Photopea (@photopeacom) July 22, 2021
Another new feature is the ability to color match. Photopea allows editors to replace colors in one image with colors from another:
We have a new feature: Match Color! Replace colors in one imae with colors from another image :) pic.twitter.com/TLpjAg9DMB
-- Photopea (@photopeacom) August 26, 2021
Beyond photo editing, Photopea now offers text parameters that can be applied in one layer without the use of layer styles, and the Line tool can now draw vector arrows.
We added new text parameters! All this is possible in one text layer, without any layer styles :) Try it out here: https://t.co/nTZsMgdATa#ibz1CAFco pic.twitter.com/C4CO0PDoKc
-- Photopea (@photopeacom) July 2, 2021
Our Line tool can draw vector arrows now! :) pic.twitter.com/bGf3CPNN19
-- Photopea (@photopeacom) August 8, 2021
Photopea has also added a new feature that allows users to stroke any vector shape with the Brush tool:
We have a new feature! Stroke any vector shape with the Brush tool! :) https://t.co/LPDuDrKZWY pic.twitter.com/hySMxZnPYw
-- Photopea (@photopeacom) June 5, 2021
Photopea is free to use and accepts a variety of file types. The platform can be tried on Photopea.com.
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ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022: AI and Improved Asset Management
ACD Systems International has launched the newest edition of its flagship software -- ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 -- boosting the digital asset management process and introducing AI-powered facial recognition.
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate supports RAW and layered editing in addition to file organization. In the newest 2022 version, the company has improved digital asset management with two new modes -- Media mode and People mode.
"The two new modes will help photographers identify images in a heartbeat, rather than going through an abundance of images to find the file they’re looking for," says Frank Lin, COO and CTO.
"Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 is the ticket to a future where Artificial Intelligence will help elevate photographers’ vision."
Media mode
Media mode provides an overall streamlined digital asset management, such as finding, sorting, moving, organizing, and sharing files. Users can add ratings, hierarchical keywords, tags, categories, location data, and customizable color labels, and more. The update also brings SVG file support.
People mode utilizes face detection and recognition technology to help users manage subjects by merging, renaming, or deleting faces, or using labeling suggestions from the AI assistant for grouping similar unnamed people.
People mode
Users can sync and transfer their files using the ACDSee Mobile Sync app, available on iPhone and Android.
The software has also added new selection tools that use channels and filters for a greater degree of precision, had introduced a new Color Wheel and Luminance Range that improves pixel targeting, and Noise Reduction can now be applied with the Develop brush.
Other additions include an improved Curve Control and Gradient Control, high ISO support, improved High-Dynamic Range and Focus Stacking, and more.
Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 is available for Windows users from September 22 and users can choose between subscription-based pricing or a lifetime license. For Mac users, ACDSee offers Photo Studio for Mac 7.
Those who already have an existing Photo Studio Ultimate software license are eligible for exclusive upgrade pricing and are prompted to log in with their acdID account to view it.
More information about the new Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 and how it compares to previous software versions can be found on the product comparison page with pricing options available on the ACDSee website.
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ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12 First Look: Who Is This For?
ACDSee has launched free beta access to its Gemstone Photo Editor 12 -- a layered editor that supports RAW level working with multiple documents and non-destructive tools. But, does it hold up with similar grade editors or still has a way to go yet?
ACDSee's Gemstone Photo Editor 12 beta was announced earlier this summer with the potential to deliver a powerful RAW editor that can perform complex non-destructive adjustments. Gemstone seemingly follows in the footsteps of ACDSee's Photo Editor 11 -- also a stand-alone editor -- but compared to the earlier version, brings Multi-Document Interface (MDI) as one of its selling points. Having tried the beta version of the software, the questions I was faced with were who the target user is and whether the new features available in the software are enough to attract them.
_Editor 's note: The software evaluated here is a beta, and as a result not all issues and features noted are necessarily representative of the company's final product. Similarly, this is not a full review and will not contain PetaPixel's normal recommendations section. _
Features Runthrough
When opening a file in Gemstone's RAW editor, it lists numerous Develop tools arranged in four main categories: Tune, Detail, Geometry, and Repair. Users are able to perform most adjustments and corrections within the RAW editor while further opening the file in Gemstone will open up more opportunities to work freely with layers and masks, more complex design tasks, and others, similar to first processing a file in Adobe Camera Raw, followed by adjustments in Adobe Photoshop.
RAW editor offers many adjustments Precise adjustments, such as sharpening, made within the RAW editor
At the outset, the RAW editor appears intuitive to work with visually which would suit those trying a RAW editor of this kind for the first time. It also features the ability to work with a Develop brush and gradients, which means that many users will be able to do a large part of their editing tasks within the RAW editor, before opening it in Gemstone.
Users can apply local adjustments within the RAW editor using brushes and gradients
The Gemstone's UI is reminiscent of a more limited Adobe Photoshop or Serif's Affinity Photo UI. Most tools are found in the "Adjustments" tab on the right -- located next to Layers -- which range from exposure adjustments to white balance, split tone, noise reduction, sharpen, and more, while tools, such as brushes, eyedropper tool, text, and others are on the left. Once one of that adjustments is double-clicked on, it will automatically add a layer with the selected adjustment.
Layers are located on the right and users can also toggle the "Adjustments" tab to access tools
Under the Filter tab in the main menu, Gemstone has added numerous tools, with some of them also available on the Adjustments tab noted earlier, which can be confusing at times, especially because they don't necessarily follow the same order in both locations.
Some of the Filter functions, such as Color LUTs and Photo Effects -- with are also available in the RAW editor -- and Special Effects deliver highly stylized results which can be too harsh on most day-to-day applications, even though the opacity can be adjusted. In regards to Color LUTs and Photo Effects, they don't provide a solid preset base that regular editors could continuously rely on, while for beginners it might give a starting point to experiment with more dramatic photo effects and finishes. It appears that there is a slight disconnect between what Gemstone tries to be and what it serves its users.
The available Photo Effects are highly stylized and unlikely to be a part of a regular editor's workflow
For those who are coming from alternative editors, one of the things that stick out in Gemstone is the shortcuts for simple actions which are often repeated throughout the workflow. Simply adding another blank layer or duplicating an existing layer, the user has to use a sequence of three keys, which might seem a minor setback but still cuts into the time spent editing.
Similarly, for those who have experience with Adobe Photoshop, a Spot Healing Brush tool alternative is a must. Gemstone's answer to this is the Smart Erase tool… however, it is a far cry in terms of power and capability from what many are used to and continuously rely on for their editing. The Smart Erase tool works well if the scene is not overly complex, however, every action is followed by a loading window. Although this only takes a mere second, it disrupts the editing process, especially if the user is working on a file that requires numerous spots fixed.
Smart Erase tool can be effective if the scene is not overly complex but it still requires a brief time to load
The Skin Tone tool, however, gives easy entry-level access for beginners to start building their skills with editing skin, which can be built upon with more advanced tools and methods in the future. The Skin Tone tool only has three adjustable settings, however, it can deliver a good result if used carefully. Equally, the Watermark Tool, found under the Filter tab in the main menu, makes it easy to add and customize a watermark, especially because users can make their own Presets for the future.
Users can apply basic skin editing with one action Gemstone's easy-to-use Watermark tool
The Text tool in Gemstone is also easy to use, however, that comes with a drawback -- the customization options are very limited. Although users can quickly select to center their text or to place it in one of the corners, there is no option to center vertically or horizontally. Instead, users can only center it both vertically and horizontally at the same time. For photographers and designers who regularly work with text, the available options might not cut it.
Text tool has limited customization options
Promising, Yet Uncertain
Although Gemstone puts its MDI in the spotlight, it is still unclear whether the target user for the editor is a professional who is required to simultaneously work with multiple files or an amateur who incorporates Gemstone into their workflow but rarely, if ever, has the need to make the most of MDI. In the case of the former, it's likely that the user will require an editor that is faster, more responsive, and has a choice of more complex and customizable tools than what Gemstone provides.
MDI allows users to work with multiple files simultaneously
If Gemstone targets amateurs, such as those who do not have experience with a multi-layered editor, this software can act as an entry point, especially because ACDSee's current Photo Editor 11 comes with a perpetual license, so it could be assumed that so will Gemstone. While the new editor may appeal to those who want to transition from Photo Editor 11, it's unlikely that users of any of the other products, such as Photo Studio Ultimate 2021 or Photo Studio Professional 2021, would find it beneficial because its current products already deliver more than what Gemstone promises.
It is yet to be seen what direction Gemstone takes with the finished product -- and development into the future -- and what kind of user it wants to serve. If the software is offered for a standalone fee, it's possible that it will have to step up and compete with Affinity Photo -- which was named one of PetaPixel's best PhotoShop Alternatives in 2021 -- or even the recently announced Windows-only Paintshop Pro 2022 by Corel.
The Gemstone beta access is free for anyone to try and for those who want to help shape the future of the product, ACDSee has a dedicated forum for beta user feedback.
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