Windows image editor

diane143 · Nov 28, 2012, 01:29 PM

Please don't shoot! I know a number of you work with Windows machines and I haven't much in the last 6 years.

I'm looking for a simple image editing program that can open PDFs. All we need to do is simple things - sometimes add an arrow or save as a JPG.

I tried a couple of free ones - I think paint.net was one - and neither opened PDFs so I went no further.

These are not always photos but sometimes maps that need to be slightly changed, so the ability to block out a section and put an arrow or text in that place is needed.

Free is not even necessary but I don't see the need to buy PS for this which is what someone is asking for. I think worst case Elements would work but I thought I'd see if there is anything else. I tried the online Adobe offering but it won't open a pdf either.

Thanks for any advice!

960design · Nov 29, 2012, 02:50 PM

Have you tried GIMP? I used it when we were an all linux shop. I'm not sure 'simple' would be a good description though. It is quite powerful.

Been running PS / Illustrator for the last decade ( good grief, has it been that long? ).

time keeps on ticking....

opeter · Nov 30, 2012, 02:56 AM

GIMP, Paint.net ...

Than you have the option for lite image editing, these kind of tools are integrated into some of the image viewers, like FastStone Image Viewer.

diane143 · Nov 30, 2012, 12:15 PM

Paint.net won't open a PDF. I can try GIMP. I'll look into the viewers too - thanks!

Nov 28, 2012, 01:29 PM	#1
diane143 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	Windows image editor Please don't shoot! I know a number of you work with Windows machines and I haven't much in the last 6 years. I'm looking for a simple image editing program that can open PDFs. All we need to do is simple things - sometimes add an arrow or save as a JPG. I tried a couple of free ones - I think paint.net was one - and neither opened PDFs so I went no further. These are not always photos but sometimes maps that need to be slightly changed, so the ability to block out a section and put an arrow or text in that place is needed. Free is not even necessary but I don't see the need to buy PS for this which is what someone is asking for. I think worst case Elements would work but I thought I'd see if there is anything else. I tried the online Adobe offering but it won't open a pdf either. Thanks for any advice!
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Nov 29, 2012, 02:50 PM	#2
960design macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Destin, FL	Have you tried GIMP? I used it when we were an all linux shop. I'm not sure 'simple' would be a good description though. It is quite powerful. Been running PS / Illustrator for the last decade ( good grief, has it been that long? ). time keeps on ticking.... __________________ TI-99/4A, tape cassette, 12" B&W Zenith
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opeter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slovenia (EU)	GIMP, Paint.net ... Than you have the option for lite image editing, these kind of tools are integrated into some of the image viewers, like FastStone Image Viewer. __________________ My cartoon hero: www.dangermouse.org
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Nov 30, 2012, 12:15 PM	#4
diane143 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	Paint.net won't open a PDF. I can try GIMP. I'll look into the viewers too - thanks!
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