what is the best programe for picture manipulation?

[mrfrodo]

Just wondering
does any one know what is the best photo manipulation software we are using MGI photosuite but the pictures are very grainy after hubby has added a few guys or gals to them.
please advise we have looked at photoshop but it looks very time consuming
mrfrodo

[htcpl2012]

If photoshop actual looks too difficult then try photoshop elements. Its a dumbed down version with a simpler more automated and noob friendly interface. If you have any photoshop q's message me. Cheers

[adamnchains]

photoshop or photoshop and if you cant figure that out photoshop works even better in other words photoshop is the only way and lots tutorials online no easy way to do composites, i use photoshop cs4 64 bit not the newest but the best, for xp 32 bit machines i actually prefer the old cs, i also use eyecandy plugin shadowlab plugin both from alienskin, i have tried other programs gimp corel etc waste of time and effort get photoshop and get serious about learning it, dont waste your time otherwise, there are no magic programs that will do it for you ;-) Adam

[onlyjoking]

paintshop pro is fairly simple, can give quite good results. Earlier versions are easier to use