[photoshop-beginners] Re: Alternate Software for Photoshop

Yes.
GIMP, which has a version with Photoshop like UI.
GIMP 2.8.6 Released 2013-06-21
We just released GIMP 2.8.6 ! This is a release in the stable GIMP 2.8 series, featuring lots of bug fixes and translation updates. For the complete list of changes please see the NEWS file.
http://www.gimp.org/
Feature Overview
GIMP is a versatile graphics manipulation package. This page should help you get a taste of what GIMP is capable of. You can also have a look at our introduction page or browse through the tutorials.
http://www.gimp.org/features/

Welcome to Gimpshop
Looking for a free alternative to Photoshop? You found it.
Professional Quality
Gimpshop can get the job done, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.
Photoshop Features
Layers, channels, masks, filters, levels, even advanced pattern matching: Gimpshop does it all.
Completely Free
We are proud to be free and open source software. Gimpshop is free in every sense of the word.
http://www.gimpshop.com

If you looked at GIMP in the past, look again.
Compare Gimpshop to PS for your needs.
It also uses your old PS plugins.
It is supported by a large user base and responsive developers.

I know, heresy in this group to suggest another church than Adobe, but ...
I used to be a heretic, now I'm balding.
God bless you always, all ways,
Paul







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