Photo Editing
Cameras are everywhere, and more and more digital photos being shot every day. For beginners and professionals, it’s essential to have the best photo editor to polish up your images. Our expert reviewers cover the latest versions of the top photo editing software for Mac and Windows, so you don’t have to waste time sorting the good from the bad.
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Photo Editor Buying Guides

Best Photo Editing Software for Windows
After testing dozens of photo editors on my PC (Windows 10), here are the best choices for beginners, intermediate and pros.
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Best Photo Editing Software for Mac
If you’re new to photo editing, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one.
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The Best Photo Management Software
Many photographers are stuck with a huge number of images and no good way to sort through them. Here are the best tools to keep your photos organized.
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The Best Watermarking Software
Make sure you get credit for your digital images by protecting them with a watermark. Read our reviews of the best watermarking programs.
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The Best HDR Photography Software
After countless hours of testing HDR compositing programs, here are the best HDR programs available (paid and free options are included).
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Photo Editing Software Reviews

Affinity Photo Review
Serif Affinity Photo is now available for both Windows and Mac. Is it ready to unseat Photoshop as the leader in image editing?
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Adobe Photoshop CC Review
Adobe Photoshop has been the gold standard in image editing almost since it was originally launched.
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ACDSee Photo Studio Review
For casual and semi-professional photographers, Photo Studio Ultimate is an excellent introduction to the world of RAW editing.
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PhotoDirector Review
PhotoDirector is relatively unknown to many but I was pleasantly surprised by how capable it functions as an editor.
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Photolemur Review
If you don’t like monkeying around with your photos to get the best shot, then Photolemur can do the job.
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Aurora HDR Review
If you are a professional photographer who regularly shoots in HDR, Aurora HDR is a fantastic tool built just for you.
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Photomatix Pro Review
HDRsoft Photomatix Pro is certainly a program worth considering for your HDR needs.
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AfterShot Pro Review
AfterShot Pro is aiming to unseat Adobe Lightroom as the premier RAW editing workflow. Is it up to the task?
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Corel PaintShop Pro Review
PaintShop Pro is close to duplicating Photoshop's feature set. Is it ready to compete against the industry standard?
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Luminar 4 Review
Is Luminar 4 a good RAW editor worth considering? We tested both the Windows and Mac versions to find out.
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Zoner Photo Studio X Review
We take this new image editor for a spin to see how it stacks up against the competition.
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DxO PhotoLab Review
If you’re a Lightroom user looking to polish your images even further, then PhotoLab is an excellent addition to your workflow.
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Skylum AirMagic Review
Is AirMagic the right editor to take your drone photography to the next level? Read our unbiased review here to find out.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Review
Photoshop Elements is a powerful but easy-to-use photo editor intended for the amateur shutterbug who wants to quickly spruce up their photos.
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Snapheal Review
Snapheal is an awesome tool that allows you to fix photos by removing unwanted people and objects.
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Pixelmator Review
A pixel-based image editor and digital painting app that corners the market on high-quality amateur Photoshop alternatives for Mac.
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On1 Photo Raw Review
If you're a beginner or intermediate photographer who is looking for a complete workflow in a single program, On1 Photo Raw is definitely worth a look.
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Adobe Lightroom Review
Adobe Lightroom is an excellent RAW image editor backed up by solid library management and organizational tools.
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Capture One Pro Review
A RAW editor aimed at the extremely high-end level of professional image editing. See how it stands up against its competitors.
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DxO OpticsPro Review
We tested the best features of DxO OpticsPro 11 to find out whether it's the best RAW image editor around. Read the results of our test review.
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Compare Photo Editing Software

Luminar vs. Lightroom
Learn the pros & cons of each program as they go head-to-head in this unbiased comparison review of two popular RAW photo editors.
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Luminar vs. Affinity Photo
Luminar 3 and Affinity Photo are competing for the title of best RAW photo editor. Which one is best for your workflow? Read our unbiased comparison.
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Photo Editing Software Tips & Guides

7 Lightroom Alternatives for RAW Photographers
Adobe's recent changes to Lightroom have many photographers wondering if there is a better RAW editor out there. Read my comparison here!
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6 Free and Paid Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop
Adobe recently angered many Photoshop users by switching to a subscription pricing model.
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How to Fix SD Memory Card Errors: The Definitive Guide
Is your SD card not working in a camera or showing error when connected to a computer? Find fixes from this guide to solve the problem.
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How to Add Fonts to Photoshop on Mac
We all know how important fonts are in any type of content. Here's how to download as many fonts as you want and add them to Photoshop.
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What is HDR on iPhone Camera (When and How to Use It)?
HDR is a setting within the iPhone camera that automatically blends the best parts of three photos taken quickly at different exposures.
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