PhotoSuite 4 Business Edition

Playing with photos can be addictive, whether adding a few inches to an annoying cousin's waistline or finding the perfect color balance for a tapestry of products. Though these effects are neat, there just aren't enough to compare to a powerhouse like Photoshop, but for the price--and ease of use--it's hard to beat.

Once the fiddling is done, PhotoSuite helps the user organize photo files in albums and projects, share them online or through a network, and print them on the desktop or via online services. Experienced graphics workers will be frustrated at PhotoSuite's limited scope, but this package is aimed at small-scale or beginning users. The wizards are all powerful here, and most people will be grateful for the guidance, though backing up out of processes can take a few steps. The context-sensitive help is smart and useful--this is one of the rare programs you can really use without consulting the manual (though, as always, it does help).

For less than the cost of an hour of a graphic designer's time, PhotoSuite 4 Business Edition will help personal and business users work magic on photos, Web sites, and advertisements. --Rob Lightner

Amazon.com Product Description
PhotoSuite Business Edition allows the corporate user, small-business owner, or mobile professional to clarify their message with pictures. Powerful yet easy-to-use tools let you quickly edit, organize, and share photos. Create compelling, image-rich Web sites, and stunning marketing materials. The program includes PhotoSuite Mobile Edition which makes image storing, viewing, and sharing possible on Palm-powered handhelds.