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photoscape [2025.06.28 10:44] – Steve Isenbergphotoscape [2025.06.28 11:21] (current) – Steve Isenberg
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 This information from AI Chatbots with some of my edits (improvements I hope!).  Basing on Photoscape X version 4.2.1.  It's free; download your own copy from [[http://x.photoscape.org]] -- note as of this writing (June 2025) the Photoscape X site does not support HTTPS. This information from AI Chatbots with some of my edits (improvements I hope!).  Basing on Photoscape X version 4.2.1.  It's free; download your own copy from [[http://x.photoscape.org]] -- note as of this writing (June 2025) the Photoscape X site does not support HTTPS.
  
-<fs xx-large>Using Photoscape X</fs>+ 
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 +<fs xx-large>Using PhotoScape X</fs> 
 +  * [[#about_photoScape_x_and_other_editors|PhotoScape X and Other Editors (comparison)]]
   * [[#viewer_and_editor|Viewer and Editor]]   * [[#viewer_and_editor|Viewer and Editor]]
   * [[#other_photoScape_abilities|Other PhotoScape Abilities]]   * [[#other_photoScape_abilities|Other PhotoScape Abilities]]
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 Here's what the other PhotoScape X menu items does: Here's what the other PhotoScape X menu items does:
  
-====Cut Out====+**Cut Out**
   * Removes backgrounds from photos or isolates subjects   * Removes backgrounds from photos or isolates subjects
   * Uses AI-powered automatic background removal or manual selection tools   * Uses AI-powered automatic background removal or manual selection tools
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   * Useful when you want to extract a person or object from their original background   * Useful when you want to extract a person or object from their original background
  
-====[[#batch_processing_steps|Batch]]====+**[[#batch_processing_steps|Batch]]**
   * Processes multiple photos with the same settings automatically   * Processes multiple photos with the same settings automatically
   * Can resize, rename, convert formats, apply filters, add watermarks, or adjust exposure across many photos at once   * Can resize, rename, convert formats, apply filters, add watermarks, or adjust exposure across many photos at once
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 Each serves different purposes - Batch for efficiency, Cut Out for precision editing, Collage/Combine for creative layouts, GIF for animation, and Tools for utilities. Each serves different purposes - Batch for efficiency, Cut Out for precision editing, Collage/Combine for creative layouts, GIF for animation, and Tools for utilities.
  
-==== Batch Processing Steps ====+===== Batch Processing Steps =====
  
 You typically would edit one picture first to get the look you want, then use Batch to apply those same settings to multiple photos. Here's the step-by-step process: You typically would edit one picture first to get the look you want, then use Batch to apply those same settings to multiple photos. Here's the step-by-step process:
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 **Important Note**: Batch processing uses its own adjustment controls rather than copying exact Editor settings. So you'll need to manually recreate your desired look using the batch interface's sliders and options. This is why it's helpful to have your reference photo open for comparison while setting up the batch job. **Important Note**: Batch processing uses its own adjustment controls rather than copying exact Editor settings. So you'll need to manually recreate your desired look using the batch interface's sliders and options. This is why it's helpful to have your reference photo open for comparison while setting up the batch job.
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 +=====About PhotoScape X and Other Editors=====
 +PhotoScape X is a comprehensive photo editing and management application that combines basic-to-advanced editing tools with batch processing, collage creation, and organizational features in an intuitive interface.
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 +Compare to other photo editors
 +  * Adobe Photoshop Elements: no free version, cost is $100 for 3-years
 +  * GIMP: Free
 +  * Canva: Free version available (premium costs $15/month)
 +  * Luminar Neo: 7-day trial; subscription-based pricing
 +  * Paint.NET: Windows only, free
 +  * Affinity Photo: no free version, cost for one-time purchase $70-100
 +  * Fotor: Free online version available (has watermark); pro version (with advanced features and AI, $39.99-89.99/year)
 +  * PhotoScape X: Free version, pro version (additional features) one-time purchase $39.99
 +PhotoScape X has an excellent balance of features and ease-of-use, strong batch processing capabilities, all-in-one approach (editing, organizing, etc), good value for the money (the version described here is free), and has an intuitive workflow between Viewer and Editor.
  
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