Do you wonder how people can afford Photoshop? Considering that the new version retails for $699, it's amazing how everyone says, "Just open the image in Photoshop", as if we're made of money!
Never fear, Adobe's offering might be the most popular, but it isn't the only one out there! Even if you already own Photoshop, I encourage you to check out gimp.org. Gimp is a free Photoshop alternative, and it's pretty darned good.
It takes some getting used to, especially if you're familiar with Adobe's solution, but all the basic tools are there. And the best part? It's free! (If you like it, you should donate, after all GIMP might just save you $699!) Gimp is even used commercially, so the power is definitely there.
Photoshop and GIMP are great programs, whether you're an amateur photographer or a pro. If you want to put a picture on canvas or otherwise enlarge it, you should definitely open it in GIMP/Photoshop to crop, edit, and inspect the image. You can also play around with colors and other digital effects for some fun, creative, and artistic flair.
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