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Photo-Editing Software
- Best photo-editing software for most Adobe Photoshop Elements *Est. $80
- Free photo organizer Google Picasa *Est. $0
- Free photo-editing software GIMP *Est. $0
- Pro-level photo editor and image manager Adobe Photoshop Lightroom *Est. $275
- Professional graphics software Adobe Photoshop *Est. $665
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Pro-level photo editor and image manager
- Eases workflow for busy pros
- One version works with both Mac and PC
- Nondestructive editing
- Handles more than 140 RAW formats
- Some tasks are slow
- You may still want Photoshop CS4
Designed for image management and to speed the processing of RAW photo files, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom can integrate with Adobe Photoshop CS4 (*Est. $665), but also can stand alone as an image editor. Lightroom provides more extensive image-editing and much better image-management capabilities than Adobe Photoshop Elements (*Est. $80), so reviewers find it hits the sweet spot for enthusiast photographers. Even professional photographers praise Lightroom for the way it speeds most tasks; several reviewers say they seldom reach for Photoshop after learning to edit in Lightroom. For beginners and those with less demanding photo-editing needs, experts say that Adobe Photoshop Elements (*Est. $80) could be a better and more economical choice. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is the current version at the time of this update, but Lightroom 3 is in beta testing and scheduled for release later this year.
We found the most detailed comparison tests of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom at ArsTechnica.com, where it's compared with three other editing programs for enthusiast and pro photographers. KenRockwell.com's briefer review also shows the editing capabilities with a nice, interactive view. Another photography site, DigitalOutbackPhoto.com, highlights the major improvements compared with its predecessor; so does the review at PC World. For anyone considering Lightroom 2 as their main photo editor, the review at ImagingInfo.com is especially useful -- as are the user reviews posted at Amazon.com.
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Aimed at advanced photographers, this detailed review of Adobe Lightroom 2 compares it with competing software. In tests editing photos at different ISO levels, Lightroom 2 prevails -- and also proves fast and easy to use. However, the reviewer notes that Lightroom 2 is sometimes slow, and some of the editing can be done faster in Adobe Photoshop, at least by experienced users.
Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Review, Dave Girard, Aug. 19, 2008
2. Ken Rockwell
Photography enthusiast Ken Rockwell's detailed review of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 illustrates its editing capabilities. He says that while he will stick with Adobe Photoshop, most will be better served by Lightroom because most will have an easier time learning how to use it.
Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, Ken Rockwell, Sept. 2008
This review, aimed at advanced photographers, highlights the main improvements in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 compared with the first version. It is especially helpful for anyone wondering whether or not to upgrade.
Review: Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Release, Uwe Steinmueller, Dec. 16, 2008
This review notes many improvements over the previous version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, making the need for Adobe Photoshop less likely. Organizing and finding images is also easier, says Kathleen Cullen.
Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, Kathleen Cullen, Aug. 1, 2008
This short review of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 highlights its main features, concluding that it can stand alone as an image editor, without Photoshop -- and is just as useful for people who edit JPEG photos as for those who shoot RAW files.
Review: Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Reviewed, Diane Berkenfeld, Dec. 29, 2008
6. Amazon.com
More than 100 owners give Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 mostly enthusiastic reviews here, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The comments are worth reading, since they include tips on how to make the most of the software and all that it offers.
Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, Contributors to Amazon.com
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