Are there any good free photo editing programs?

[pepper]

I hope I'm on the right place to post this. If I'm not tell me how to delete this and go somewhere else.  I love this website!!!

I had the Kodak program and it had so many problems I uninstalled it and that was a trip because you just don't go to add/remove and remove it you have to jump through hoops to get rid of it.  Anyway the one thing I liked about it was their photo editing.  I now have HP but it doesn't have all the options Kodak had for editing.  Everything else I like about HP so I was wondering if there is a free program out there just to edit photos.

[Aegis]

One possibility is The GIMP http://www.gimp.org

It's an open-source photo editing suite that approaches Adobe Photoshop in scope.  I've never used it myself -- my better half has used both.  She says if you are willing to search out plug-ins for the GIMP which are out on the 'net, you can do quite a lot with the program.  It is pretty good just as it is.  It's free, open - source software, and there is accompanying software which can be downloaded to make the Windows installation easier.

[pcsourcepoint]

I have done a short article in my site (computer tech links) on free editing programs, including links to popular photo editing programs...

For me, Photofiltre, The GIMP, and perhaps Paint Net usually work adequately; Sometimes I need to combine their features, depending on the level of editing...

[pepper]

Aegis I tried The Gimp and that seemed way to involved for the simple things I want to do with a photo but thanks for the input.  I appreciate it.

pcsourcepoint I'm going to try photofiltre and paint net.  Thanks!

[patio]

Irfanview...also FREE.

[Aegis]

Thanks for letting me know you tried GIMP.  It reminds me of the old joke I'll phrase this way:  My wife tried the GIMP, and expected it to be a pain in the neck.  After using it, she lowered her expectations...    

[pepper]

Is that something like "this one's for the Gimp?"   

[Aegis]

Yes, and we both need to stop now, before we're banned.   

[pepper]

patio I downloaded Irfanview and I really like it!  Thanks so much.

[patio]

You're very Welcome.
There are plugins for it also for extra editing tools and effects...

[pepper]

I hate to admit this but I don't know what plugins are or what to do to get them.  Can you explain? 

[patio]

IrFanview Plugins

[pepper]

Thanks again patio!