Switching from PS: What software do you scrap with?

[ashersmommy]

My Photoshop is apparently not compatible with my Windows 8 computer (neither is Fireworks). I've been using PS for more than 15 years, but I don't really want to pay a monthly subscription rate to PS CC because of several reasons. I'm trying to find another comparable option that will do most of what PS and/or Fireworks did. I don't like GIMP either. What do you use to scrap with? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!

[kendallt]

I've only ever used PS, so I'm absolutely no help. I've been doing CC for the last year or so. Have you considered the free 30 day trial to see how you might like it?

[KristinCB]

I would say that the best alternative would be photoshop elements.

[mariewilcox]

I have always used PSE (photoshop elements) and love it, but I have no idea how it compares to PS. I do know that I've taught a few people to scrap with it who consider themselves computer illiterate and it was fairly easy for them to learn.

[carrie1977]

I use PSE also. I love it!

[JMC1988]

I use PSE also and love it!

[nietis]

I use Photoshop CS4 here. Not upgrading anytime soon.


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[Txcorey]

I also use photoshop elements and love it.

[luckyme]

I used PSE for years and loved it. I use CC now because I use Lightroom for my photos and PS for my Scrapbooking.

[icindi]

PS Elements here. It does most of what I want it to! You can't beat the price.

[ellasspace]

I use both paint shop pro and photoshop elements

[ashersmommy]

Thanks everyone! I decided to go with PS CC for a year and see how it goes. I don't like the subscription format and it is slightly different than CS5 (I hate that the regular mouse pointer no longer selects all of the items I pick with shift-click and that will take getting use to). However, I chose the Photography plan and it comes with lightroom which I have really wanted to try for awhile now. If I don't like it, I'll probably end up switching to PSE.

[JennNtheBoys]

Photoshop Elements is a great choice because you won't have to relearn everything. I use Paint Shop Pro and it can do pretty much anything that Photoshop can but with a little more simplicity (kinda like the difference between a point and shoot camera that does most everything for you (PSP)and an SLR where you set all the setting yourself (PS)). It does a good job, but I do wish that I could do more sometimes.

[renatasluis]

Photoshop cs5.and have windows 8.
works fine

[Tronesia]

Hope you enjoy CC. I was not too keen on the subscription thing either, but getting the constant upgrades and not having to wait made me forget about that.

[flergs]

I use CC and I avoided it for a loooong time. But for $100 a year I am so happy I gave in and upgraded. Elements would be great, I think most use it and even some designers do.

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[kim21673]

I have used PS CC since the subscription first came out. I love it!! It was time for me to upgrade from PS 5 so I just did the sub.

[kim21673]

Originally Posted by ashersmommy

Thanks everyone! I decided to go with PS CC for a year and see how it goes. I don't like the subscription format and it is slightly different than CS5 (I hate that the regular mouse pointer no longer selects all of the items I pick with shift-click and that will take getting use to). However, I chose the Photography plan and it comes with lightroom which I have really wanted to try for awhile now. If I don't like it, I'll probably end up switching to PSE.

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