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One of the most comprehensive image editing software programs available with tons of tools

One of the most comprehensive image editing software programs available with tons of tools

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Program license: Trial version

Developer: Adobe

Version: 13.0 Beta

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1,002 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

Adobe

13.0 Beta

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Includes a number of new tools
  • Updates and makes existing tools easier to use
  • Content Aware patch lets you move images between files
  • Free version of Photoshop

Cons

  • Asks for an Adobe ID to use it
  • Beta versions can change before the final edition
  • Large file takes up quite a lot of computer space

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta provides you with a free way to try out this popular editing program and see why so many people love using it. CS6 is a more modern version of the software that comes loaded with some brand new features as well as the tools that you loved on previous editions. Even if you just take photos of your family and friends, you'll love having the opportunity to edit all your work and give images a more professional look.

When working on this program before its release, Adobe asked for feedback from users to see what they wanted from the new edition. The company updated the graphics to make the program run faster and with fewer bugs, but it also changed the interface to make it easier for you to use. It comes with all the overlays that you need to use when combining images and comes with settings that you can set up and save based on your needs for future use.

One new feature that many will like is the crop tool. If you ever used this tool before, you know that accidents are easy to make. A simple slip of your mouse can result in you cutting off more of the image than you wanted to and ruining your file. This tool now makes it almost impossible to make those same mistakes. Once you crop the image down, you can use other tools to rotate the photo and zoom in anywhere on the image.

You also get new highlights and shadows tools that work with photos taken with a digital camera as well as a cell phone camera with a lower resolution. These tools help you make edits without worrying about leaving behind a halo effect. With the lens blur tool, you can now create photos that look more detailed and sharper. This program now has an auto save feature that automatically saves the changes you made to the file without requiring that you take time out to save it yourself.

Many people use Photoshop as a way to digitally manipulate images and to transfer one part of an image to a new photo or file. The end result can look blurry and not as realistic as you might like. Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta now comes with a Content Aware patch that actually lets you cut out an image or piece from one photo and place it in another. This feature automatically adjusts the image to give the finished photo a more realistic look. While this is a beta version that can change in the future, it's one of the best ways to try out Photoshop for free.

Pros

  • Includes a number of new tools
  • Updates and makes existing tools easier to use
  • Content Aware patch lets you move images between files
  • Free version of Photoshop

Cons

  • Asks for an Adobe ID to use it
  • Beta versions can change before the final edition
  • Large file takes up quite a lot of computer space