I am looking for a new image editing software and I wanted to know your opinions on what i should get. Should I buy PaintShop Pro XI or Adobe PhotoShop Elements 5.0? I would also like to know if either have a GIF animator built in like my old image software. And, preferably the one used in most animated sigs. Sorry for so many specifications but thank you if you answer =D> .

Defently get Paintshop Pro. It's what most people use and it does have a gif animator. If you want to try it first, there's a 30 day trial on their website.

 

 

 

I believe Adobe Photoshop Elements is not an actual program for editing but add-ons for Photoshop. Correct me if I'm wrong on this one.

You can buy photoshop? Who'd-a-thunk.

 

 

 

Personally I've tried both, photoshop had more options. People can argue that paint shop pro is more simplistic, but I find the opposite, I don't think it is as organized, and photoshop is extremely easy to learn by trial and error.

 

 

 

I havn't heard of elements - but then again I don't stay that in tune with the new updates. I'm using photoshop CS atm, works fine for me, no need to get CS 2 or any of their other stuff.

You can buy photoshop? Who'd-a-thunk.

 

 

 

Personally I've tried both, photoshop had more options. People can argue that paint shop pro is more simplistic, but I find the opposite, I don't think it is as organized, and photoshop is extremely easy to learn by trial and error.

 

 

 

I havn't heard of elements - but then again I don't stay that in tune with the new updates. I'm using photoshop CS atm, works fine for me, no need to get CS 2 or any of their other stuff.

 

 

 

Photoshop is also $600 if you get it leagaly :wink: . Paintshop is like $100 or less, which would you buy?

actually thats not true. My sister bought photoshop for like $80 because she was a "student" and they offer some kind of discount if you fill out a form. Same goes for teachers and buisness's, my uncle also uses photoshop for his buisness, duenkel photography... google it, he's one of the worlds most reknown photographers.

actually thats not true. My sister bought photoshop for like $80 because she was a "student" and they offer some kind of discount if you fill out a form. Same goes for teachers and buisness's, my uncle also uses photoshop for his buisness, duenkel photography... google it, he's one of the worlds most reknown photographers.

 

 

 

Not everyone has connections like that, the actual retail value of Photoshop CS is $649.00 USD. (From Adobe's website).

 

 

 

The actual retail value of Paint Shop Pro is $99.99 USD. (From Jasc's website)

 

 

 

So to the average joe, PSP looks a lot better than Photoshop, especially since it (usually) comes with Animation Shop (not sure if they still do).

actually thats not true. My sister bought photoshop for like $80 because she was a "student" and they offer some kind of discount if you fill out a form. Same goes for teachers and buisness's, my uncle also uses photoshop for his buisness, duenkel photography... google it, he's one of the worlds most reknown photographers.

 

 

 

Not everyone has connections like that, the actual retail value of Photoshop CS is $649.00 USD. (From Adobe's website).

 

 

 

The actual retail value of Paint Shop Pro is $99.99 USD. (From Jasc's website)

 

 

 

So to the average joe, PSP looks a lot better than Photoshop, especially since it (usually) comes with Animation Shop (not sure if they still do).

 

 

 

That is why Adobe released Photoshop elements, it is a cheaper version of paintshop for the average joe to use.

 

 

 

Here is a good summary comparing Elements with Paintshop

 

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read. ... e=19401069

 

 

 

Between PSP and PSE... they are both good enough programs with their fans.

Thanks everyone but I am glad the moderator posted it has animation shop, or else stupid me would have bought animation shop( i was originally going to buy it and then paintshop lol). Glad you all posted on this :D And also, at my local Computer Store they have elements 5.0 for 100 bucks, guess it's an average joe version of the pro level software. Thank you very much.

 

 

 

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Yeah just looked up, that is a common question. And the answer is, no, animation shop is no longer bundled with XI :evil: So now I need to know if I should just buy animation shop, and then buy a cheaper editing software, or should I just find a free GIF animator? And if there is a good free GIF animator, please post the link :D

:shame: EDIT: :shame:

 

 

 

Never mind, forgot tip.it doesn't condone warez. Hypocrits.... :^o

 

 

 

superdumb, you should probably PM me. :ohnoes: