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

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 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 Photo Editor 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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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

Skylum Luminar Review

Whether you're a professional making a living with photography or a hobbyist, Luminar is a great photo editor that works on PC or Mac.
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Adobe Photoshop CC Review

Adobe Photoshop has been the gold standard in image editing almost since it was originally launched, and the latest version continues that tradition.
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PhotoDirector Review

PhotoDirector is relatively unknown to many in the photo editing world, but I was pleasantly surprised by how capable it functions as an editor.
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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. You'll love its simple photo retouching features.
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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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Corel PaintShop Pro Review

PaintShop Pro is close to duplicating Photoshop's feature set. Is it ready to compete against the industry standard? Find out here.
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Photomatix Pro Review

Whether used standalone or as a plugin, HDRsoft Photomatix Pro is certainly a program worth considering for your HDR needs.
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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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AfterShot Pro Review

AfterShot Pro is aiming to unseat Adobe Lightroom as the premier RAW editing workflow. Is it up to the task? Read our review here.
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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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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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Aurora HDR Review

If you are a professional photographer who regularly shoots in HDR, Aurora HDR is a fantastic tool built just you.
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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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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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