PhotoScape

PhotoScape 3.7

Windows / Mooii / 66100757 / Full spec
Description

PhotoScape is a versatile and comprehensive digital photo software that offers an all-in-one solution for editing, viewing, and managing your photos. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, PhotoScape is the perfect tool for both amateur and professional photographers.

As an all-in-one style photo editor, PhotoScape provides a wide range of capabilities to enhance your photos. Whether you need to adjust brightness or color balance, crop or resize images, remove red-eye or blooming effects, add frames or text overlays – PhotoScape has got you covered.

One of the major strengths of PhotoScape is its batch editing feature. This allows you to apply changes to multiple images at once – saving you time and effort. You can also use the page function to create collages or combine multiple photos into one image.

Another standout feature of PhotoScape is its ability to create animated GIFs. This fun feature lets you turn a series of still images into an animated sequence that can be shared on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter.

In addition to these core features, PhotoScape also includes several other useful tools such as screen capture (which lets you take screenshots), color picker (which helps identify colors in an image), raw converter (which converts RAW files from your camera into JPEGs), and rename (which allows you to rename files in bulk).

PhotoScape's interface is intuitive and easy-to-use – even if you're not familiar with photo editing software. The main window displays thumbnails of your photos along with icons representing each tool available in the program. Simply click on any thumbnail to open it up for editing.

When it comes to enhancing your photos with filters or special effects, PhotoScape offers a variety of options including black & white conversion, sepia tone effect, vignette effect (which darkens the edges around an image), film grain effect (to give your photos a vintage look) among others.

If drawing pictures is more your thing than applying filters then don't worry because there's something for everyone here too! With tools like balloons and text overlays available within this software package - creating custom graphics has never been easier!

Overall we think that anyone looking for a comprehensive digital photo software should definitely consider giving PhotoScape a try! It's packed full of features that are sure make any photographer happy - whether they're just starting out or have been taking pictures professionally for years!

Review

PhotoScape provides a full suite of tools that you can use for editing and enhancing your photos to create the perfect memories. Then, put them together into a slideshow to enjoy with friends.

Pros

Tons of features: No matter what photo editing program you're used to, you'll find the tools you're looking for in this app. Crop your photos with straight or circular borders, apply multiple filters, and even edit your photos in batches to save time. And when you're ready, you can string them together into animated GIFs with customized transition effects.

Effects preview: To ensure that you're satisfied with the effects you choose for each photo, this program lets you preview each change before you make it. And because each effect, itself, is adjustable, you can make all of the adjustments you want on a sliding scale in the preview window before you finalize the changes on the photo, itself.

Cons

Redundant interface: The home screen for PhotoScape features icons for various tools arranged in a circle on one side, with links to tutorials and other special pages on the other. But most of the tools found on the home screen can also be accessed through the tabs at the top of the interface. While this doesn't prevent you from accessing all of the features you want, it can be a bit confusing at first, and is redundant at the very least.

Bottom Line

PhotoScape is a convenient and versatile photo editing program. It delivers on all promised features, works smoothly, and costs nothing. So if you're looking for a new photo app, this is a good one to take for a test drive.

Full spec
Publisher Mooii
Publisher site http://www.photoscape.org/
Release date 2015-09-29
Date added 2015-10-01
Category Digital Photo Software
Sub category Photo Editors
Version 3.7
Os requirements Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP
Requirements None
Price Free
Downloads per week 17412
Total downloads 66100757

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    David Smith

    I've been using PhotoScape for a while now, and it's become one of my favorite photo editing software for Windows. The interface is user-friendly, and it offers a wide range of editing tools.

    Apr 26, 2016
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    • Emily Johnson

      Yes, the variety of editing tools in PhotoScape is impressive, David. It covers almost all the basic editing needs.

      May 15, 2019
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      • Michelle Lee

        I agree with you, Emily. The batch editor in PhotoScape saves me a lot of time when I have a large number of photos to edit.

        Jul 12, 2019
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        David Smith

        I'm glad you find PhotoScape useful, Emily. It's always great to have a reliable tool for quick editing.

        Jun 07, 2021
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  • Emily Johnson

    I agree, David. PhotoScape is great for quick and easy edits. I especially love the batch editor feature, which saves me so much time when I have a bunch of photos to edit.

    Aug 23, 2016
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  • Mark Thompson

    I have to say, PhotoScape has really improved since its initial release. The UI is much more polished now, and the performance is impressive.

    Sep 26, 2016
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    • Daniel Martinez

      I completely agree, Mark. PhotoScape has come a long way in terms of performance and overall user experience.

      May 07, 2020
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  • Sophie Wilson

    One of my favorite features in PhotoScape is the collage maker. It has a variety of templates and options, making it so easy to create unique collages.

    Dec 17, 2016
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  • Daniel Martinez

    I've been using PhotoScape for basic edits, and it's been working great. However, I wish it had more advanced features for professional editing.

    Dec 18, 2016
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    Lisa Thompson

    I'm really impressed with the filters and effects in PhotoScape. It has a variety of options to enhance photos and give them a unique look.

    Jan 03, 2017
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    • Sophie Wilson

      I agree, Lisa. The filters and effects in PhotoScape really add a new dimension to photos.

      Apr 08, 2019
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      • Ethan Johnson

        The collage maker in PhotoScape is intuitive and fun to use, Sophie. I've created some stunning collages with it.

        May 22, 2019
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        • Sophie Wilson

          That's true, Ethan. The collage maker in PhotoScape offers so many options to customize and arrange photos.

          Mar 11, 2020
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        • Emma Martinez

          That's great to hear, Ethan. PhotoScape's customer support has always been helpful in my experience.

          Jan 04, 2021
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  • Michael Brown

    I find the organization of the tools in PhotoScape a bit confusing. It took me some time to figure out where everything is located.

    Feb 28, 2017
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  • Michelle Lee

    I haven't had any issues with the software so far. It's been stable and reliable for me. Great job, PhotoScape team!

    Mar 12, 2017
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  • Adam Green

    The user interface of PhotoScape is intuitive and easy to navigate. I appreciate that the tools are easily accessible.

    Oct 17, 2017
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    • Michael Brown

      I had the same issue initially, Adam. Once I became familiar with the layout, it became easier to find the tools.

      Sep 15, 2019
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        Lisa Thompson

        I understand, Michael. It did take me a bit of time to get used to the organization in PhotoScape, but now it feels natural.

        May 11, 2022
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        • Sophie Wilson

          Absolutely, Lisa. PhotoScape's filters and effects take photos to a whole new level.

          Jul 27, 2023
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          • Daniel Martinez

            The collage maker in PhotoScape is a fun feature, Sophie. It gives room for creativity and personalization.

            Sep 01, 2023
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            Sophia Wilson

            I couldn't agree more, Sophie. The customization options in PhotoScape's collage maker are top-notch.

            Oct 15, 2023
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            • Jacob Thompson

              A mobile version of PhotoScape would indeed be convenient, Sophia. I hope the developers consider it.

              Nov 30, 2023
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          • Olivia Davis

            I love the 'Mosaic' feature in PhotoScape too, Sophie. It's a unique tool that sets it apart from other photo editors.

            Dec 27, 2023
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    • Michael Brown

      Adam, it gets easier with time. Just keep exploring the software, and you'll become familiar with the layout soon.

      Dec 23, 2022
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  • Laura Davis

    I've used other photo editing software before, but PhotoScape is definitely one of the best for Windows. The features are extensive, and it's free!

    Oct 27, 2017
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  • Matthew White

    PhotoScape offers a great balance between functionality and simplicity. It's perfect for beginners who want to explore basic photo editing.

    Nov 21, 2017
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  • Emma Martinez

    I've been using PhotoScape for a while now, and it has become my go-to software for quick edits and retouching. It's fast and efficient.

    Dec 11, 2017
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  • Ethan Johnson

    I had some trouble installing PhotoScape initially, but after contacting the support team, they quickly resolved the issue. Great customer service!

    Dec 28, 2017
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  • Olivia Davis

    I love the 'Mosaic' feature in PhotoScape. It allows me to pixelate certain parts of the photo, which is great for protecting privacy.

    May 19, 2018
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    Joshua Taylor

    Although PhotoScape's editing capabilities are not as advanced as professional software like Photoshop, it's still a solid choice for everyday editing needs.

    May 19, 2018
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    Sophia Wilson

    I wish PhotoScape had a mobile version. It would be so convenient to have this software on my phone for on-the-go editing.

    Sep 28, 2018
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  • Jacob Thompson

    The 'Page' feature in PhotoScape is useful for creating photo albums and presentations. It's a versatile tool for organizing and showcasing photos.

    Oct 08, 2018
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      Sophia Wilson

      I completely agree, Jacob. The 'Page' feature in PhotoScape is perfect for organizing and presenting photos.

      Sep 17, 2020
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  • Grace Smith

    I've recommended PhotoScape to many of my friends who are new to photo editing, and they all love it! It's simple to use and produces great results.

    Oct 12, 2018
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    • Laura Davis

      I'm glad your friends enjoy PhotoScape, Grace. It's always nice to find software that is easy to recommend.

      Aug 31, 2020
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    • Jacob Thompson

      Grace, the 'Page' feature in PhotoScape is definitely a handy tool for creating photo albums.

      Apr 03, 2021
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    • Sophie Wilson

      I've introduced PhotoScape to many of my friends as well, Grace. They've all been impressed with its simplicity and results.

      Aug 26, 2021
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    Andrew Johnson

    PhotoScape's 'Combine' feature is fantastic for merging multiple photos into one. It's perfect for creating collages or before-and-after comparisons.

    Feb 08, 2019
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    Lily Davis

    I've been using PhotoScape for years, and it remains my go-to software for quick and easy edits. It's reliable and efficient.

    Feb 26, 2019
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      Andrew Johnson

      Absolutely, Lily. The 'Combine' feature in PhotoScape is fantastic for creative projects and presentations.

      Sep 13, 2020
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        Lily Davis

        I completely agree, Andrew. PhotoScape's 'Combine' feature is perfect for creating before-and-after comparisons.

        Nov 14, 2021
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    Joshua Taylor

    While the filters and effects are great, I wish there were more advanced options available in PhotoScape.

    May 31, 2020
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    • Matthew White

      Indeed, Joshua. PhotoScape may not have advanced features, but for basic edits, it's a reliable choice.

      Feb 16, 2021
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      • Emma Martinez

        Exactly, Matthew. PhotoScape may not be as advanced as Photoshop, but it fulfills the needs of casual users.

        Aug 22, 2022
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        • Ethan Johnson

          I agree, Emma. PhotoScape is fast and efficient, making it perfect for quick retouching and edits.

          Sep 15, 2022
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          • Emily Johnson

            Agreed, Ethan. The wide range of editing tools in PhotoScape makes it a versatile software for various editing needs.

            May 27, 2023
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  • Olivia Davis

    The fact that PhotoScape is free and still offers so many features is amazing. Definitely a great software for Windows users.

    Mar 25, 2021
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  • Michelle Lee

    I had a bit of confusion with the interface, but after using PhotoScape for a while, I got the hang of it.

    Mar 10, 2023
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  • Matthew White

    PhotoScape strikes a good balance between ease of use and functionality, making it a great choice for beginners.

    Oct 05, 2023
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