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Graphics software allows you to edit and retouch your images from scanners and digital cameras. You can also use graphics software to create images for brochures, newsletters and design web graphics.

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Paint Shop Pro ver. 7
Paint Shop Pro is a graphics powerhouse that contains the tools you need to paint, edit, and retouch your images, plus a browser to help manage your graphics files. Import photos from scanners and digital cameras, create images for brochures and newsletters, and design snazzy-looking Web graphics. Advanced features include editable text with character-level formatting, vector drawing tools, object manipulation and node editing, and multiple-color gradients. You'll also find image deformations, artistic effects, inner and outer bevel options, sculpture and texture effects, and Digimarc watermarks. Plus, Paint Shop Pro offers JPEG and GIF optimizers, dynamic animations, adjustment layers, and Animation Shop, a separate app that lets you easily create animated GIFs. Whether you're a graphics professional or just do occasional image editing, this longtime shareware favorite deserves a place on your hard drive.

    System Requirements
    32 MB RAM and Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP

    Purchase Information
    Shareware: Free to try, $99 if you decide to keep it.

Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 software offers the perfect combination of power and simplicity so you can do more with your photos. From quick corrections to creative editing, you can easily achieve high-quality results. Whether you use a digital camera or scan traditional photos, Photoshop Elements makes digital imaging a breeze.

    System Requirements
    128 MB RAM and Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP

    Purchase Information
    Shareware: Free to try, $99 if you decide to keep it.


Support Documents:

Digital Imaging Basics Handout (Adobe Acrobat File)
This handout introduces the basics of digital imaging and how to prepare images for use in print, web and on-screen presentations.

 
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