- The Photofiltre Graphics Suite offers a combination of photo editing tools and artistic graphic rendering tools. The software is an alternative to Adobe Photoshop. There are many free plug-ins for creating artistic effects and for doing extensive touch up work. There also is a version you can purchase that offers more tools, but the free version is sufficient enough to handle the needs of most users.
- Picasa is a photo editing tool from Google. Installing the program allows you to instantly find and organize all of the photos on your computer. Once you've done this, you can begin using Picasa to create Web albums that can be uploaded and shared. You can create photo CDs with the touch of a button. Picasa also has features that will create collages, posters and screensavers. In addition to these tools, Picasa features an array of photo editing tools to help you balance color, contrast and add special effects. Picasa is professional quality program.
- GIMP is open source software that comes with an extensive set of artistic rendering tools in addition to standard photo editing tools. Since it is open source, GIMP is constantly being updated to include new tools. GIMP even includes a logo-making component that allows you to create text effects.
- Xnview is a combination photo viewer and photo editing program. Xnview makes it easy to keep track of all of your photographs. The "Tools" menu includes an extensive selection of features that allow you to watermark your photos, adjust contrasts and colors, and apply artistic effects. Xnview is easy to install, easy to use and gets updated regularly.
