FabSwingers.com forum: Computer advice please

By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?

Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab

lol

Thanks in advance

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By *ovestrapMan
over a year ago

London

Google.

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

You can use a program called GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

Bit like photoshop

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

Gimp is considered one of the best free photo editors

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

Or you have a free 7day trial of photoshop

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

That's about my level

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !

You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ?

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Or you have a free 7day trial of photoshop "

Cheers buddy, do they take card details and it's a pain to cancel ?

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Gimp is considered one of the best free photo editors"

Thank you lots

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"You can use a program called GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

Bit like photoshop "

Thank you

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Gimp is bit of a heavyweight for basic photo editing. Have a look at an online photo editor called pixlr

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Google."

To search or to use google photos ?

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

"If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !

You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ?

That's why I gave the full name ha

Depends what you are doing with it ha

I haven't downloaded it for a long time so not sure about card but doubt it as they do it by license key which the current one will expire in 7 days.

If it's a one off project you can always use an online version of a photo editor

Google photoshop online and you'll get a selection of sites to use

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.

She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use.

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Gimp is bit of a heavyweight for basic photo editing. Have a look at an online photo editor called pixlr"

I wanted to make posters using new photos made to look like old retro style posters if that makes sense

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !

You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ?

That's why I gave the full name ha

Depends what you are doing with it ha

I haven't downloaded it for a long time so not sure about card but doubt it as they do it by license key which the current one will expire in 7 days.

If it's a one off project you can always use an online version of a photo editor

Google photoshop online and you'll get a selection of sites to use "

Cheers

Want to make posters using new pictures but alter them so they look retro

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.

She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use. "

Thank you

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.

She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use. "

You can still buy older versions of photoshop.

Ebay is awash with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What IS it for then OP....?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Pixlr and Photopea are both great free web based photo editing software.

Cal

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Pixlr and Photopea are both great free web based photo editing software.

Cal"

Thanks, appreciate it and I'll look at those people have mentioned

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"What IS it for then OP....?

Got to make some posters but need the image to look retro

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.

She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use.

You can still buy older versions of photoshop.

Ebay is awash with them.

Hadnt thought of that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Essentially all you need is the serial code for photoshop cs5 and it will run for you as software rather than an app. This was for people who purchased it before it went pay monthly.

In all honesty I have used a wealth of photo editing and design programmes and none come close to photoshop. But if you don't have much experience they are a mine field to use as they are designed for the seasoned pro. I would just download the ones recommended and see if they do the job. Or as has been suggested, get photoshop for a week, design your poster then don't renew. The good thing about photoshop is that there are a wealth of guides on youtube etc to follow

Good luck!

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

Thanks pedro

Much appreciated

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Yep, you've had some good advice above! However, GIMP does make most people laugh..... I have had Photoshop before but I prefer GIMP cos it's quite costly and I refuse to pay for something when you can get something as good as GIMP. It's free and open source.

If you don't know how to do something then YouTube becomes your best teacher - in fact it's just as good as! You can get it from this site it's trust worthy try:-https://ninite.com/

I have had no problems! Other packages you could use is "IrfanView". I have downloaded some good added effects filters from it's own website!

"Krita" is another but it does not have as many effects and is more geared up to Manga enthusiasts & for drawing tablets...

Hope this helps...

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Sorry, when I say costly I mean Photoshop is costly. GIMP is free...

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

If you want something that will achieve what you want with a single click of a button try befunky.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?

Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab

lol

Thanks in advance

What's it for? What are you looking to do with it?

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By *heLaserGuyMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?

Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab

lol

Thanks in advance

Pm sent.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

Turn it off and back on again

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?

Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab

lol

Thanks in advance

What's it for? What are you looking to do with it?"

Want to make some posters using new images but doctor them so they look like they are in the style of the retro/vintage posters

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"If you want something that will achieve what you want with a single click of a button try befunky."

Thanks for the help it's appreciated

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

"Yep, you've had some good advice above! However, GIMP does make most people laugh..... I have had Photoshop before but I prefer GIMP cos it's quite costly and I refuse to pay for something when you can get something as good as GIMP. It's free and open source.

If you don't know how to do something then YouTube becomes your best teacher - in fact it's just as good as! You can get it from this site it's trust worthy try:-https://ninite.com/

I have had no problems! Other packages you could use is "IrfanView". I have downloaded some good added effects filters from it's own website!

"Krita" is another but it does not have as many effects and is more geared up to Manga enthusiasts & for drawing tablets...

Hope this helps...

Thanks for taking the trouble to offer help it's appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try GIMP.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?

Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab

lol

Thanks in advance

As far as I know CS6 is a free download from Adobe, you're meant to (pinky swear) be have been an prior registered customer. Google is your friend.

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By *arkinberksMan
over a year ago

Ascot

Ok, I have used a number of apps for photo editing over the years. I dislike paying over the odds for them and have settled on the following, all of them are free

For pretty foolproof simple editing, use the built in editor in Microsoft Photos.

For really detailed stuff I use GIMP - latest version is really good and gives Photoshoplike results. For something like Adobe Lightroom, try Raw Therapee (no, this isn’t a windup) it has some pretty cool functions. It lacks some of the detail stuff you get in GIMP like airbrushing but is really quick otherwise. If you want more help or images sorted, drop me a line

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By *layfullsam OP Man
over a year ago

Solihull

Thanks to everyone who offered help, advice and even the offer of sending me a copy that's not used to download.

I really appreciate it

Thank you

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