Graphics software recommendation needed

rachelfr · rachelfr #1 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 12:39 PM

I used to use Ulead PhotoImpact software on my old PC and I'm looking for something comparable to use on my new Mac.

What I like about PhotoImpact is that it has the tools for basic drawing, but is not too complicated. I don't want/need layers or 3D etc. I am using it to draw black and white line drawings of garments.

What's the closest thing to PhotoImpact available for Mac?

Cheers

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 12:47 PM

Digital imaging software: Ulead PhotoImpact - User Stories

rachelfr · rachelfr #3 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 12:50 PM

devilboy, your answer doesn't help me!

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #4 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rachelfr

devilboy, your answer doesn't help me!

But it does.

If you are comfortable with Ulead's software and you already have it, then the best thing would be Ulead's answer to your question:

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Originally Posted by Ulead

Ulead PhotoImpact on the Mac? Cross-platform software is the answer

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Originally Posted by User's Story

Jeremy was immediately sold on PhotoImpact–his only regret was that he couldn’t use it on a Mac. To get around this, he put the new cross platform tool, Connectix Virtual PC for Mac, to the test. This innovative software proved flawless. PhotoImpact remains not only Jeremy’s favorite image editor, but is now his most useful design tool for both the PC and Mac.

Now, if you have an Intel-based Mac, then you won't need Virtual PC, but you could use Boot Camp or Parallels to install Windows, thereby giving yourself the ability to run your image editor.
You won't have to learn a new software and you can remain at your comfort level with the software you have used previously.

Now, if you are looking for a native Mac application, then there are several simple drawing apps. You can find a number of them by doing a search on the forum, as there are several to list.

rachelfr · rachelfr #5 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 01:22 PM

Ooops, sorry... didn't see the link. Was distracted by the huge signature. Was like, "what's mac/MAC/Mac got to do with graphics software"! Doh!

rachelfr · rachelfr #6 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks, BTW

leopard-user1 · leopard-user1 #7 (**permalink**)

02-23-2009, 04:06 PM

Or you can get GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program. I use it and it works fine. It runs on many operating systems. On a mac, it runs through X11, which I believe is already preinstalled.

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	02-23-2009, 12:47 PM Digital imaging software: Ulead PhotoImpact - User Stories __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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leopard-user1 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 531 Mac Specs: 17" MacBook Pro, 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, not unibody	02-23-2009, 04:06 PM Or you can get GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program. I use it and it works fine. It runs on many operating systems. On a mac, it runs through X11, which I believe is already preinstalled. (from scienceteecher.com) 17" MacBook Pro, OSX 10.6.2 Snow Leopard
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rachelfr #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 4	02-23-2009, 12:39 PM I used to use Ulead PhotoImpact software on my old PC and I'm looking for something comparable to use on my new Mac. What I like about PhotoImpact is that it has the tools for basic drawing, but is not too complicated. I don't want/need layers or 3D etc. I am using it to draw black and white line drawings of garments. What's the closest thing to PhotoImpact available for Mac? Cheers
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rachelfr #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 4	02-23-2009, 01:22 PM Ooops, sorry... didn't see the link. Was distracted by the huge signature. Was like, "what's mac/MAC/Mac got to do with graphics software"! Doh!
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rachelfr #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 4	02-23-2009, 01:22 PM Thanks, BTW
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