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While text can be applied using
either program, PhotoScape
allows users to see a preview of
the font look and name.

Co. in 2011, updates are released regularly.
The Pro version is free but the premium
edition costs $24.90 (as of press time).
The premium version allows you to
work - ad-free - with larger files and
includes the ability to download from a
creativity pack offered by the company.
It includes at least 90 collage and frame
options that are themed for weddings,
Christmas and New Year celebrations,
babies and more. Photo Pos Pro is only
available for Windows-based systems.
Dozens of filters and effects are preprogrammed, and some are previewed in an
interactive section of the company's website to show what photographs could look
like when the effects are applied. Cropping
images, resizing and removing red eye can
quickly and easily be done even by novices who are accustomed to working on a
Windows-based system. Customized setup
colors and menu options are offered when
first opening the software.These also can be
changed in the future.
During the software's first run via the
installer, or when using the administrator account, the drag-and-drop feature is
disabled due to Windows' user-account
policy.To enable the feature, close the software and run it again by clicking on the
software icon on your desktop.This is pulled
directly from the website area and noted in
the Interface basics.
I found Photo Pos Pro easy to use for
editing images and liked that I could pick
between basic or pro versions, the latter
offering more tools.The basic version still
offers a fair amount of tools, but most image
values are pre-programmed to give users a
preview of how the effect will look.
Common file formats such as PSD
(layered files), GIF, JPG and TIFF can be
opened to edit, while EPS files cannot.

as Photo Viewer, Editor, Batch, Collage,
Combine, Create GIF, Color Picker,
Screen Capture, RAW images and more."
PhotoScape is available for Windows 8
(and earlier versions) users, while PhotoScape X is for Windows 10 and Mac
operating systems.
Developed by Mooii Tech, a softwaredevelopment company founded in 2001
and located in Seoul, Korea, PhotoScape
(as a stable version) was released in 2014,
but has since been updated. It enables users
to fix and enhance photos, reduce red eye,
crop images and add filters.The ability to
adjust color balance, use a collage tool,
as well as other standard features, also are
available.
PhotoScape functions well and is easy to
navigate. User tips and tutorials are found
under the Help button and - while organized differently and not as detailed as what
is found in Photo Pos Pro - are concise.
Additionally, the software is available in
seven languages.
PhotoScape lets users freely crop images
or choose one of many pre-selected sizes.
It also includes "Undo," "Undo All" and
"Redo" options when editing. Previews are
available when applying filters and effects,
but the software only recognizes JPG and

GIF file formats.
PhotoScape X can be found at
x.photoscape.org. Mac users also can
access it through the App Store. A
premium, paid version also is available.
Photo-editing software can be
nerve-racking and expensive, but it
doesn't have to be. The free Photo Pos
Pro and PhotoScape programs don't
offer many of the bells and whistles you
may find in paid programs, but many of
them aren't necessary anyway. Removing red eye, color adjustment, cropping
or resizing, and cleaning up a background
all are basic needs that customers
will request.
With additional filters, batch functions
to multiply images, as well as collagecreation options, bonus features also
exist. Now that you've had an introduction, research both and decide which
option may help you save time and grow
your business. 
Jennifer Foy is the creative director for Unisub
and SwitchCase brands at Universal Woods Inc.,
a manufacturer of blanks for dye sublimation.
For more information or to comment on this article, email Jennifer at jenniferf@unisub.com or
visit unisub.com.

More resources
The Photo Pos website highlights other software for panoramic images and collage-making,
among other capabilities. Check out its Facebook page for tips and responses to other posts.

PhotoScape
This free software is described as an
all-in-one photo-editing option that
"provides photo-related features such

The company aims to respond to any messages, emails or posts within 24-72 hours. Support in
the form of online tutorials and quick how-to tips are available on the website in an extensive and
easy-to-navigate user guide. Tutorial videos also are available on YouTube. Visit photopos.com for
more information.

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