Top 10 Photo Editing Software for Family Photo Printing and Photo Organization

With digital cameras and home photo printers there is a huge demand for photo editing software that helps families keep those vacation photos organized without a huge learning curve. With the high quality and affordable photo printer becoming more mainstream, home photo printing is getting even more important for the average family. The following 10 programs can help you edit your images, keep them organized and save time in the process. After each photo editing software, we are going to put few good keyword search ideas for you to use to further research that specific photo editing and printing software.

1. Apple iPhoto

It comes with iLife if you buy an Apple computer but you can also buy it separately. iPhoto is an extremely useful program that is both easy to use and relatively inexpensive. You can automatically adjust settings on your photos, organize them into flipbooks and even have them professionally printed, all within the program. (Read more in our printer and printing blog )

You can not beat the price here, because Picasa is free. It only works on Windows operating systems, but it is easy to use and allows you to edit and manage your photos. Once you are done, it is also very easy to share your photos with family and to create albums that can be viewed online.

3. IrfanView

IrfanView is a free program for Windows operating systems only. You can use it for personal use only, but that is all you really need for family photo manipulation, right? You can do simple edits and there are several options available if you want to print your photos. Just make sure you have photo printer ink if you are going to do so.

4. Roxio PhotoSuite

Roxio PhotoSuite is for Windows only, but it is multi-featured and gives you a lot of options for photo editing. You can manipulate each photo until it is the best it can be, put them in calendars and then share them. You can even burn your albums onto a DVD.

5. Ulead PhotoImpact

Another relatively inexpensive choice is the Ulead PhotoImpact. This one is easy to use but also provides the features more experienced users can appreciate. Add your photos to greeting cards to print out, order prints or print them at home. Anything involving photos is covered by this program.

6. Adobe Photoshop Elements

While the full featured Photoshop CS2, lets say, requires quite a bit of skill to use but Photoshop Elements has just enough features to appease the more skilled without confusing the beginner. It is available for both Windows and Mac platforms and you can fix photos and create photo compositions. You also have superior control over resolution options and can print top quality photos from this program. Adobe Photoshop can print with Matte or Glossy Photo Papers.

7. Serif PhotoPlus

Serif PhotoPlus is another great free find. You can edit your photos, make them look great, print them out or share them with friends. While only available for Windows platforms, it is user-friendly and provides a lot of options for the advanced user and the novice.

8. Foto Finish

While you can try it for free for thirty days, FotoFinish is a program you will have to pay for. However, it is worth its price tag. You can edit your photos for professional quality, put them in compositions for print and the web or just print out your photos as though they were professionally developed.

9. Paint.NET

Paint.NET is a free software program that is funded by donations on their website. It only runs on Windows operating systems but it provides many useful tools including unlimited undo! Trust me, that is a useful one. It is meant for the beginner but can be utilized at full capacity by those with more experience. Paint.net is a good photo and image editing software to print on Matte or Waterproof Photo Paper.

10. GIMP

GIMP or the GNU Image Manipulation Program is a free program that works on most operating systems. It is very similar to Adobe Photoshop in function, meaning that it offers numerous options and features. While it may be a bit over the heads of the standard family album maker, it is worth a look, especially if you have an interest in furthering your skills.