If you’re into video or elaborate slideshow creation, check it out. It includes an option to create “optimized media” as proxy files that reduce the hardware demands while editing, but the original files are used to render the output. Its hardware requirements are also a bit rigorous, but I’ve found it quite usable on a laptop with an older i7 processor, Integrated graphics, 16gb of memory (shared) and a SSD. Because of its depth and complexity, there is a steep learning curve, however, there are a plethora of tutorials available. The free version is limited to a maximum of 4K video 60fps. Note: The NIK Collection was acquired by DXO software in 2017 and, although is is still available for free demo download from DXO, the demo will disable your existing NIK installation! If you wish to install the Demo, be sure that you still have your old install file to be able to restore your NIK collection.ĭavinci Resolve – A thoroughly professional video editor / color grader / titler / effects creator and audio editor – pretty much whatever you want to do with video, and it’s free! There is a paid “Studio” version ($299) but the free one is so capable, you may never need to upgrade. The six modules operate as plugins to Photoshop but most will function as stand alone programs, albeit with some file handling limitations for some modules. These tools incorporate Nik’s “U-Point” technology which provides a dramatically improved method to selectively and seamlessly edit images. Nik Software – A collection of useful photo editing tools and filters that were offered at no cost after their acquisition by Google. The help sections provide a wealth of knowledge about focus stacking in general and the program methods in particular. This may be the only freeware option for this rather specialized function, but it works very well. A choice of multiple stacking algorithms is provided to address various issues which are discussed in detail in the help section. The paid version for home use is about $40.Ĭombine ZP – Freeware to automatically align and combine multiple images having different focal depths to create a high depth of field image (focus stacking). The freeware (demo) version is fully functional except that it will only save images as a JPEG and the demo plugin version is limited to a 1600×1600 pixel image size. It can create and save noise profiles for a particular camera, condition or other device and It is very effective and adjustable. It is available as a stand alone program or as a plugin for Photoshop. Neat Image – A powerful and versatile noise reduction program with a very useful free version. For initial viewing & culling of raw images, it is much faster than DPP and you can call DPP (or other software) from within FastStone for raw editing and conversion. Be sure to download the plugins/add-ons file as well as the main program.įastStone – A versatile freeware photo viewer/editor/slideshow creator that is of particular interest to Canon M50 and Eos R shooters as it is a rare freeware that will read. Irfanview – A versatile freeware photo viewer, converter, editor, batch processor, slideshow creator and more. Runs Photoshop type plugins (.8bf) to expand capability. An alternative download configured with some popular plug-ins is available here Gimp, like Photoshop, is a complex program that requires some time to learn, but it is worth the effort. If you have not invested in Photoshop (and it is a substantial investment) it is worth your time to try Gimp. Using the PSPI plug-in linked below, It will run many Photo Shop plug-ins (.8bf) to expand its capabilities. This webmaster has been using the 16 bit Beta version (2.9) for many months and will attest to its power and stability (in Windows 10). The long awaited 16 bit update (v2.10.0) was released. Gimp – Full featured and powerful open-source freeware photo editor that is a viable alternative to Photoshop. Interested RDPC members may contact the Webmaster for a copy. Note 2021: Microsoft has ceased support and ICE is no longer available. The best freeware for panoramas available and as simple to use as dragging images to its input pane and following the prompts. Offers a choice of several types of projection, i.e. Very effective matching/blending and will even extrapolate a fill pattern where there are voids in the projection. Microsoft ICE – Automatically creates a composite of overlapping images and can achieve alignment whether the overlap is due to axial or translational movement of the camera. Listed below are software for image editing and manipulation that are freely available or which have a free version, many of which are discussed and explained at the site devoted to free and open source photography,
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