What Program do you use ...

[scrappurple]

... to create/design your lo's? I am curious to know who uses CS2 or above, or if you use Elements or some other program.

What do you like or dislike about the program you use? Why did you choose the program that you are currently using?

Thanks in advance for your input/advice!

[ditzyscrap]

I use CS2, I bought it when it first came out. I've resisted upgrading because I know I'm getting a Mac eventually and will need to upgrade for it anyway...

I started out though with PSE, then PSE2, then PSE3 before I upgraded to CS. I upgraded because I was starting to design and PSE wasn't able to do what I wanted. It was a bit of a leap, but I managed it OK, lol.

[cheltzey]

GIMP-aoo, baby! I know at least half of you have no idea what I'm talking about, let's just say this...think PSE plus MUCH more...free.

[jessica31876]

I use PSP 11. I dont really have any dislikes with it. When I first got it it would take forever to start but then someone told me how to get it to start faster and I love it. It is really easy to use...I taught myself everything within a few weeks (although I do still learn new things on it occasionally!!)

[ZaCola3]

I use PSPX2...I love it!

[mummytothree]

I've used PSE3 for about 4 years and I love!!! I just recently got PSE6 (with my Bamboo fun tablet) but I'm not installing it until I have to (meaning until I get a new computer taht only has Vista). I love PSE3 and have zero complaints about it!!!!

[tuneskids]

I use Photoshop 7. I really, really want to upgrade!

[ColleenSwerb]

CS2 and really wanting to upgrade to 4!!

[heatherdumas]

I used PSE4 forever. But I couldn't do text on a path and a lot of actions did not work. So I took the plunge about 2 weeks ago and bought CS4. I enjoy the drop shadows in CS4. They are customizable. I haven't even tried to figure out where my actions are. And I haven't done a text on a path yet. Maybe when I have 5 minutes of peace I will try something new.

[Nonna2Dreja]

I use PSP9

[Leila]

CS4 and loving it!!

[mnm_y2]

I've been using PSE 4 for quite some time now. I want to upgrade but not sure if I'll stick with PSE or go to the full thing??

[LibbysMommy]

I use PSE7 and love it!!

[AmyM]

pspxi

[gracielou]

I use CS3. I LOVE it. Best purchase I ever made. I bought it mainly to use actions and for working with my shadows better.

[newfiemountiewife]

I have CS3, I use it for work. I'm hoping to upgrade to CS4 really soon!

[Rae's World]

I have PSE6 and have loved it. BUt we just bought our first iMac and I have nothing on it yet. Not sure what to up-grade too. But I really do like PSE6!

[heyitslauriebeth]

I use Photoshop CS. I also got Elements 4 or 5 as a present, but I rarely use it. It's not even installed on my laptop, only the desktop

[scrapperjade]

I had PSE3 forever. Just recently (about 3-4 months ago) DH bought me PSE6 as a surprise, and I love it! Lots more options. I'm not ready for the BIG one yet, lol!!

[tinajoygarner]

I use pse7 and LOVE it.. I do wish I could upgrade to cs3 or even 4 buuut I dont think I can shell out that kind of money Did anyone get a good deal on theirs??

[lovely1m]

I use PSP X2. I also have PSE, but since I know PSP so well, I hate to learn how to do things in PSE, it just ends up frustrating me.

[Megan Turnidge]

I currently use PSE 5... but I just bought CS4. I need to take a weekend and force myself to try out CS4. lol

[kscwgirl]

CS2. loooooooooooooove it.

[pewtertm]

I use PSE 7 on my desktop, PSE 5 on laptop. I've got CS3 on the laptop as well, but I don't use it as often...I don't like not having a photo bin at the bottom.

[scrappurple]

Wow, I am lovin' the info!! It is interesting to hear what you like about elements vs. the full version of photoshop.

[scrappurple]

Originally Posted by pewtertm

I use PSE 7 on my desktop, PSE 5 on laptop. I've got CS3 on the laptop as well, but I don't use it as often...I don't like not having a photo bin at the bottom.

I have also heard that people don't want to leave elements because of its organizational abilities

[Leila]

Originally Posted by tinajoygarner

I use pse7 and LOVE it.. I do wish I could upgrade to cs3 or even 4 buuut I dont think I can shell out that kind of money Did anyone get a good deal on theirs??

You can get the upgrade price from PSE to CS. Unfortunately, it's $600. Academic pricing is an option if you or the man are taking classes since Hayden's too young to be in school yet. You just need to prove that you're a student.

[lauren grier]

I use cs.. and have zerooooo interest in upgrading all the way to 4. I thought about going to cs2 for a while, but I obviously never did lol. I'm perfectly content with my 5 yr old program.

[emmasmommy]

I use PSE5 and love it. I used PSPX up until about 9 months ago and you couldn't pay me to go back.

[jennpage]

I have CS2. All I have ever used.

[~Julie~]

I use CS 2.

[Jennilyn]

I use PSPX and a little CS2.

[rachelv]

Looks like I'm going to be the dinosaur of the group I still use Microsoft Digital Image Suite. It's old, I know. It's what I learned on, so it's super easy for me.

I have PSE7 but have yet to figure out how to use it One day I'll venture into this century, but by that time, you all will be using even more advanced programs!

I'm sure my layouts will improve greatly once I learn the elements and do the switcheroo.

[Siryn]

I do things much harder than I probably have to. I use PSP8 to actually create the layouts, but I use both PSPX2 and CS4 to edit my photos. CS4 is so daunting - I really only use it to run actions. I really should take the time to actually learn the programs that I have instead of sticking with what I know (PSP8). Hard to break old habits, though! I have PSP8 tweaked just the way I want it and I know where everything is so it's just much faster for me to use it.

[tinajoygarner]

Originally Posted by Leila

You can get the upgrade price from PSE to CS. Unfortunately, it's $600. Academic pricing is an option if you or the man are taking classes since Hayden's too young to be in school yet. You just need to prove that you're a student.

Academic pricing Lol hubby is on a 3 month break from school so once he gets back into the swing of things how do i find out more about this!?!?

[mpatry]

You forgot us PSPers :-( I use PSP8, I've had it for... about 6 yrs now and I love it. It was what I could afford at the time and would like to upgrade to the new PSP X2 next time I've got some money to spend (though hanging out here makes it hard... lol).

[Tracie Stroud]

I use CS4. I used CS2 for several years and got the upgrade for Christmas. I was having some bugs with CS2 that kept popping up over and over, and I had been wanting the upgrade anyway, so I just went ahead and did it. I love it!

[Leila]

Originally Posted by tinajoygarner

Academic pricing Lol hubby is on a 3 month break from school so once he gets back into the swing of things how do i find out more about this!?!?

Check out AcademicSuperstore.com. They have all the information you'd need to send to them.

[tinajoygarner]

Thank you soo much!

[SamaraGugler]

You can also order directly through Adobe. Just go to their education store.

[lizzyfizzy]

PSE 5 here.

[rochelle789]

I use CS2 and really have no desire or need to upgrade, since it does everything I'd ever need to do. My only complaint is that when I installed it on this computer, it went a little wonky with Vista. It ran better with XP, at least for me.

[rachaelsscraps]

I use a mix between CS4 and Elements 6. I love CS4 for shadows, gradients, and more, but to me Elements 6 is quicker (and I do love the dark background that most people hate!)....I usually use Elements to do my extractions for the products I sell at my shop, though- as I do mine by hand (not the extraction tool thingy that's in CS4- I haven't even tried to use it!) But in my opinion, Elements is quicker- if I try to extract in my CS4, for some reason I just can't do it and I mess up, even using the same ((secret)) technique of mine! LOL! Strange how a cheap program works better for me than a more expensive one! hehehe!

[pbumbaca]

I use CS2 and am hoping to upgrade soon to CS4. I have CS3 on my PC but I use my laptop to scrap and I got it free from an old job so I can't transfer the license!

[Stacey42]

I use PSPX2. I've been with PSP since 5. I wish it did clipping masks like PS but I don't miss that enough to switch. I suspect that will turn up as a feature in the next release,

[nikkiARNGwife]

I use PSP X2. I've always been a PSP girl and started out on version 8 back in the day lol. I love it, it's just what I know. I used to not like it so much that you could never find photo scripts for PSP like you can actions for PSE but over the years I've learned a lot about self-editing my photos so I usually just do that now anyway. I've use v. 8,9,10 and now X2 and by far X2 is my favorite.

[rach3975]

I use PhotoImpact X3 and love it. A lot more people used PI when I started, 5 years ago. I tried switching to PSE once or twice, but it was too frustrating to relearn and the shadow and action limitations would annoy me. CS anything is way to $$ for me, so I'll be sticking to PI for a long time to come!

[nikkiARNGwife]

I use PSPX2. I've been with PSP since 5. I wish it did clipping masks like PS but I don't miss that enough to switch. I suspect that will turn up as a feature in the next release

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Stacey, go here and download this free script...it works just like a clipping mask! I use it CONSTANTLY!! Seriously very awesome script!

[mom2peanuts]

I got CS2 on e-bay a couple of years ago and I love it.

[sannajeannine]

I use PSP X2 and have been a PSP addict since the old Jasc days going all the way back to v.4!! It does give me fits occasionally, such as freezing and hanging, but I hang in and persevere, lol!

Thank you Nikki for the link to the script...I can't wait to try it out!