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recommend simple photo editing software please

soolin
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As above I'm looking for an idiot proof basic photo editing programme. I currently use something that I think was installed with Windows 10 and it is slow and clunky and keeps crashing. I really need something simple and idiot proof, it's basically only for ebay and other site photos, so I need to crop mainly, adjust light etc- and that's about it. I don't need fancy filters or options- just a basic tidy up and post.
Any suggestions would be welcome.

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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,815 Ambassador
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    thank you I'll check those out

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  • Neil_Jones
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    soolin said:
    As above I'm looking for an idiot proof basic photo editing programme. I currently use something that I think was installed with Windows 10 and it is slow and clunky and keeps crashing. I really need something simple and idiot proof, it's basically only for ebay and other site photos, so I need to crop mainly, adjust light etc- and that's about it. I don't need fancy filters or options- just a basic tidy up and post.
    Any suggestions would be welcome.


    What program are you using that came with Windows 10?  Paint 3D?

    Easiest solution is something as above, like paint.net is probably relatively straight forward, GIMP is probably more powerful but has a more heavy learning curve than paint.net.
  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 15,227 Forumite
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    Irfanview does the job well, free & easy

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  • EssexExile
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    For simple stuff like that I just use Microsoft photos that came with Windows 10. It works fine here.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,815 Ambassador
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    For simple stuff like that I just use Microsoft photos that came with Windows 10. It works fine here.
    It’s so slow and just keeps crashing on me . 

    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • AskAsk
    AskAsk Posts: 3,048 Forumite
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    i use microsoft paint (not the 3D version), the simpler version.
    for brightness adjustment, i use microsoft picture manager.
  • Cornucopia
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    MS Paint for simple stuff, Paint.Net for more complex things.
  • forgotmyname
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    Ancient version of Paint Shop Pro (7), but mostly Paint.net


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