Review by Megan Bostic

I really like this software. I think it’s a good option for people who like photoshop but can’t afford the price tag. There’s a lot going on here. You can edit your photos, in so many different ways. There’s the standard things of course, rotation, one click fix, etc, but it really does have some super cool adjustments and effects and they’re pretty user friendly. Some that aren’t available with photoshop, that I could have used a bunch of times over, like smart carver, which lets you cut objects out of your picture then scales it back to size.

It’s pretty user friendly if you’re already familiar with photoshop, if not, it may take some getting used to. You can work with layers and masks, just like in photoshop. The program has a lot of the same tools, different types of brushes to choose from, which I haven’t delved much into yet as I’ve mostly used it for photo enhancement. It has the shapes to (with a limited number of shapes and I haven’t looked into if there are more available, but probably).

There is a learning center that pops up when you start to use a new tool, so if you are unfamiliar with the program, instruction is right there for you. There’s also a section for instant adjustments and management of photos.

One of the best things is the photo retouching tools. You can do a lot with portraits with this program. Your selfies will never be the same.

I think if you’re looking for a program like this, this is a great one, especially if you’re already familiar with Photoshop. If you’re thinking about getting Photoshop, but it’s out of your price range, this is something you should consider. Also, if you’re a rookie with stuff like this, I’d have to say this program is more user friendly than Photoshop. Is it as good? That remains to be seen as I’ve just started using, but I’m definitely going to split my time between the two and see which I prefer.