Ulead Photoimpact XL
For working with scanned or digital photographs, post processing 3D renderings, web graphics, vector and rasterized objects, .jpg's, .gif's and the kitchen sink, I strongly recommend Ulead Photoimpact. (USD $89.95)
Get the trial here:
http://www.ulead.com/pi/runme.htm
Jasc Paintshop(tm) Pro 8.0
For the budget-minded digital artist, and those working extensively with .tga files -- that want Adobe Photoshops layers without breaking the bank, including ease-of-use at the slight expense of tool depth, then I recommend Jasc Paintshop Pro 8.0. (USD $79 download or $87 boxed)
Get the trial here:
http://www.jasc.com/products/paintshoppro/?
The Gimp
Not a bad paint program really, but not exactly user-friendly either, get it only if you think LInUx rul3z (a joke), and if you don't want or have a buck to spare, also it is suppose to get a new interface, this might help it a bit. (USD Free! for your continued interest regardless of its name)
Get it here:
http://www.gimp.org/download.html
Adobe Photoshop CS
For professional image editing devoid of budget-minded spending, and if Santa drives through your neighborhood in a Roles Royce Phantom with a 24k gold reindeer hood ornament, then I recommend Adobe Photoshop CS. (USD $649.00)
Get the trial here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downlo...latform=Windows
I used Ulead Photoimpact with my G2 icons, and all of my interface graphics as a post-render processing tool, Photoimpact is a very low-cost yet elegant image editing solution, it works with objects and implements selections instead of an alpha layer in .tga files, making it only slightly more difficult working with EQ's .tga files, but once you know the process it's a snap, there are trial versions for all of the mentioned software (above), so shop around and try before you buy.
