Best digital scrapbooking software?

[Cacoon6]

Hi Ladies!

I think I am going to take the plunge and purchase some digital scrapbooking software. I currently use Microsoft Picture It, which I enjoy but I am running out of options on it and not a lot of people use it (I don't think)



PS seems a bit too overwhelming for me, so I had two reccomendations; Poloroid Memory Maker Suite and Memory Mixer. Any one use either? I am looking for something that is user friendly and maybe some software that I can do cards too.



Thanks for any help!

[MamaK321]

well I was gonna say PSE cause that is what I use, but I see you already checked it out. I seem to remember we have members who use other forms of software but I can't remember if it is one of those you mentioned.


Ohhh ladies..... help a digi chick out will ya?

[AnnOminous]

I was going to say Photoshop Elements, too. Now keep in mind that there are two kinds of Photoshop out there: Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Creative Suite. Creative Suite is a whole lot more complicated and way more expensive than Elements. You can always download a 30 day trial version of Elements and see if you can figure it out. I've never really used any other programs for digi scrapping. I have used other programs for photo editing, but for over a decade PS, PSE and Corel Photo Paint were the only programs I used as I liked those the best.

[writerlady]

I also use PS Elements and PS. I love the 30 day free trial. We can help you learn the program. I swear by it.

[sarahwhithers]

My suggestion as well would be photoshop just cuz a lot of people use it and would be able to help ya out, as well it has a lot of things you can do with it.

If you're looking for something free you could always try out the GIMP program as well. Gives you quite a few options and you can get it for free

[Cacoon6]

Thanks ladies!


I had looked at PS but didn't realize there were a couple different ones. I will check out the free trial...nothing better than free..lol!

Thanks again!

[Gypsymonkey]

I have PhotoShop, too, but haven't tried it yet for scrapbooking. I've been using Printmaster Platinum by Broderbund. It can make cards, banners, etc. along with scrapbook pages in a variety of sizes. It's very user friendly as both my kids know how to use it with ease.

[AlwaysHappy]

I'm using Digital Scrapbook Artist. I tried Photo Shop Elements 7 and had a terrible experience with it. I then changed to DSA and love it. It's extremely user friendly. I'm a paper scrapper and just getting into some digi stuff. It cost around $49.00 and I downloaded it. The internet instructions are easy, but I prefer a paper book and you get one free unpon request when you download. It won second place in the Digital Scrapbooking Awards for software. Poloroid was first, but I noticed on it you can't select different page sizes. On mine you can select 12x12, 8x8, or you can specify a custom page size if you want. You get a free scrap kit each month or you can use downloads from other resources. I download a lot from right here at ACOT. To my knowledge, this software can do anything PSE can do. You are welcome to take a look in my gallery to see what I've done, but remember, I'm a newbie at this digital stuff. LOL I have a combination of digi and paper in my gallery. Hope you find a software that works for you.

[Janedee]

I'd say Photoshop Elements too but invest in a great class, that will lessen the learning curve considerably. Jessica Sprague has some excellent classes. I wouldn't know what to do in PSE without having taken her classes.

[JeanellePaige]

Photoshop all the way! I LOVE it! I have tried PaintShop Pro but it was too confusing for me. PS was easy for me to leanr by trial and error. I make all of my digi stuff with PS CS. Nothing you cant do with it!

[AmyTeets]

You may also want to sign up for ScrapHD.com. Their beta version is releasing this month

[Grandma Flowers]

I like PSE.

[PezKat]

I use Picture It!! But I"m still mainly a paper scrapper w/some hybrid. It's worked great for me so far... are you just needing more features?

[Firegems]

I have a friend looking into starting digital scrapbooking and I will pass this information on to her.

[scrappin44]

I use pse 6

[SarahJaneGreen]

Hi

I am new to this forum! I’ve been into digital scrapbooking for about 2 years now and recently came across Digital Scrapbook Artist by a Company called Serif and its absolutely fab! So easy to use and my friends and family love the scrapbooks and cards I have made for them. I got an email last week from them saying they have released a free version so if anyone fancies trying it, it wont cost anything and its available here.. www.daisytrail.com/dsacompact Let me know what you think! I will upload some of my scrapbooks for you to see!

SJJ

[Sus79]

I use photoshop elements 5 and I love it. It´s easy to use, and have a lot of great features, and it is easy to find tutorial to it.


Good luck on your choice of software

[letumom]

I started using PhotoShop Elements 7 just a couple of months ago - only started doing digital scrapbooking in May of this year. I love it. Between the tutorials on this site, and a couple of freebie webinars that are available, and even some YouTube videos, I've picked up quite a bit of understanding. Still not an expert, but I am very comfortable in using it.

[Jenn Kellams]

I ditto the others here! I love PSE. THe free trial on Adobe website is for PSE 7.0 but it is very similar to other versions. Good luck!

[BeatrizS]

i too have photos hop elements 6 for mac and i love it. when i was shopping around for programs i tried gimp (which is free) and found it very complicated. Corel also has a program called paint shop pro. I never used it but know people who love it. With the elements they even have tutorials online at the adobe sight. and lots of us use it so we can help you!