Photography (465 programs)

Pros: Batch processing. Integrates with other Creative Cloud apps. Helps simplify Creative Cloud workflow. Allows you to customize user interface.

Cons: Needs more custom layouts. Can be a resource hog if left open for too long. Crashes when loading previews and large files. Requires high learning curve.

Pros: Easy to use. Helps confirm the newness of a camera. Works as advertised. Responsive developer.

Cons: Only for DSLRs; mirrorless cameras not supported. Doesn’t support the 5D (Mark I). Not updated frequently enough. Needs a 64-bit system.

Pros: Tons of presets. Edit via slider. Adjustable window workspace. One-time purchase.

Cons: No metadata. Needs lots of processing power.

Pros: Plenty of choice of functions. Easy to operate.

Cons: 64-bit processing is a minimum requirement. Some camera types are not supported.

Pros: Keyboard shortcuts. Browsing through images. Supports all image formats.

Cons: Some items hidden from menu bar at startup.

Pros: Three types of algorithms to erase objects. Intuitive and stylish user interface. Over 20 different tools to enhance and fix images. Integration with iPhoto, Aperture, Photoshop.

Cons: Lacks more advanced editing features of Photoshop.

Pros: Easy editing. Webcam capture. Comic lettering and bubbles. Great fun to use.

Cons: Can use a lot of RAM.