Choosing the Best Free Post-Processing Editor

Posted: November 03, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12498" align="alignright" width="300"] Image from digital-photography-school.com[/caption] A very important part of editing photos is choosing the right post-processing tools. Many programs are available that claim to be free and aren't, or are free but just won't get the job done. Narrow down the best (actual) free post-processing programs, and choose the one that's best for your needs. Sarah Hipwell, writer for Digital Photography School, shares the best free post processing editors.

Tips on Choosing a Free Photo Editor for Post-Processing

A question I get asked a lot is, “What software for post processing would you recommend if you were starting out in photography today?” Don’t know which photo editor to choose, here are some free options worth considering. My go-to software for editing photos is Adobe Photoshop. This doesn’t mean I am advocating that Photoshop is the only photo editor worth considering – far from it. I will be using Photoshop as a frame of reference only, and not as a direct comparison to other software products mentioned in this article. However, it is the industry’s number one software for professionals. Prior to the new subscription model, Photoshop was a standalone piece of software and was expensive. But even with the subscription model, it’s a recurrent expense, which over time will amount considerably for your buck. Read the entire article Tips on Choosing a Free Photo Editor for Post-Processing on Digital Photography School.