photoshop alternatives?

[wickedDUDE]

I have an old version of photoshop that for whatever reason, doesn't work on my new pc:

"could not initialize photoshop because the scratch disks are full"

I have some psd files that I need to edit, so I'm looking for a free alternative that can open them and I can make edits to (just simple stuff).

thanks!

 

[productionhead]

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

 

[shindig]

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Grab this set of tutorials while you're there: http://www.photoshoptopsecret.com/

 

[dchuk]

I've used probably 10 versions of Photoshop now and have never paid Adobe a dime for any of them.

 

[Reive]

Your can get Photoshop for a reasonable price now. They offer a subscription service.

 

[dreamache]

Your can get Photoshop for a reasonable price now. They offer a subscription service.

yup, like $50 a month for pretty much all their latest software. adobe creative cloud.

 

[JoseArmando]

Paint.net with a PSD plugin if you want to do basic editing

 

[TeeBird]

I use the Creative Cloud service now and love it. Be a student and get it for 29/m. You get all the Adobe products and updates without any of the headaches of using a torrent.

 

[New York]

Someone already mentioned GIMP so I'll suggest another one. Pixlr.com -- it's web-based, and you don't need to sign up at all. I've used it a few times when I was on a computer that didn't have Photoshop, and it can do the job.

 

[Fatbat]

I've used probably 10 versions of Photoshop now and have never paid Adobe a dime for any of them.

This is nothing to be proud of.

 

[profitmotive]

InkScape (free) for vector graphics. It's the free alternative to Adobe Illustrator.

If you're designing scalable logos for print and media it's probably the way to go.

 

[-Matt-]

Used to use GIMP, but I don't do that much photo editing anymore so I just use Pixlr's online editor. It's effective enough for my needs.

Photo editor online / free image editing direct in your browser - Pixlr.com

 

[droplister]

+1 for Paint.net

 

[vatosloco]

You'll spend more time looking for a quality alternative rather than just sticking to what works. Don't be a jew with software bros.

 

[dchuk]

This is nothing to be proud of.

Not proud of it (I don't think it's something I could be proud of even if I cared), just pointing out it's trivial to get a fully working copy of the very expensive software with little work and a little torrenting knowledge.