ArcSoft PhotoImpression is a powerful, feature-filled photo editing application that doesn't make creating classy graphics too difficult to achieve.
It has to be said that PhotoImpression pulls this off pretty well, and its colorful interface manages to marry some of the advanced features of programs like Photoshop with the simplicity of an app like the GIMP or IrfanView.
PhotoImpression's GUI is laid out in a way that leads you intuitively through the process of organizing, enhancing, and creating interesting looking photos and graphics, whether it's to share on the web, email to your pals, or print out.
Clicking each of the tabs that represent these stages of production will bring up a series of controls that help you perform a variety of tasks, from fixing problem photos to applying effects and frames to your images.
It would have been nice to see support for more advanced manipulation tools such as layers and gradients in PhotoImpression, but for someone who's just retouching or revamping their snaps, this is ideal.
PhotoImpression performs admirably compared to the wonderful, if strangely-named, GIMP. However, perhaps the key difference with this and its open source rival is you must part with cash for the full version of PhotoImpression.
With all the photos, video and music files on your computer, wouldn't you like software that can actually simplify things? ArcSoft PhotoImpression® 6 not only manages your media for you, but also gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to enjoy it.
Media Browser
Browse files by date, folder or import event
Multiple Views
View photos as thumbnails, full-screen and in between
Easy Fix Wizard
Enhance photos using a step-by-step approach
Advanced Editing
Make detailed photo edits using manual fix tools
Media Player
Play music and video without launching another app
RAW Support
Open, email & print Canon, Nikon, Panasonic & Adobe RAW
Batch Processing
Rotate, rename and resize 100s of files with one click
Photo Stacking
Organize related photos into virtual stacks
Image Tags
Assign ratings and useful image tags to your media files
Custom Tags
Design your own tag icons using digital pictures
File Searching
Search and find files by keywords and tags
Photo Searching
Use one photo to find all other photos that look similar
Make slideshows with photos, music, and cool effects
Slideshow Output
Save shows as screensavers, videos and .
exe files
High-Quality Text
Add text to photos with cool shadows and gradients
Vector Graphics
Apply clipart, frames, and edge effects to your photos
Easy Email
Turn mega-pixel photos into email-ready attachments
PhotoStamps
Order real U.
"Photo Impression 6 Rating"
2.0
2.0
usability3
Stability1
Installation10
Functionality2
Appearance10
I purchased the Brookstone iConvert slide converter for my mother who utilizes a PC under XP SP2. The Photo Impression 6 software works beautifully until you exit the software and attempt to reenter into the software. The software will not reopen until the PC has been hard IPL'd (rebooted from shut down and not restart). After reading numerous complaints, I guess my mother is fortunate to be able to use the scanner with a very annoying inconvenience. I rate this software garbage and I rate the technological support as worthless.
-BikerBob
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ArcSoft PhotoImpression
