Functionality. I've paid triple for software that couldn't fit the bill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Speed. It runs very slow, especially while decoding and encoding. Otherwise it's pretty awesome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's great for quick and basic edit. Object removal , font options, collage creator, basic cropping , object removal and some nice filtering options. It's a great option given it's portability when I didn't have access to my full CC suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No t as versatile as more powerful programs such as Photoshop or Light, but that is understand,able. A little rough around the edges, literally when it comes to creating managing selection. Color gamuts sometime inconsistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the way the interface works and how the photo management system is setup. They may not be adobe or have a big following but don't let that stop you from using them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Could be faster loading raw files but for the normal user this is not going to be a big issuer. For some people the learning curve may be a pain but that is only because we are all used to using other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like this software the most because I can import my photos in different ways, and there is a very wide variety of options for editing photos. It seems complicated at first, but after using it for a while it becomes easy to understand and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, the software incorrectly recognizes and tags people in photos. It also doesn't password protect photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have the software on my laptop and my smartphone. I like the ability to use the software on both my device s especially the app on my phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the background removal. I have to delete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The fact that it is really versatil when editing photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do not like when I have to create moving pics and It gets stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In the lower price category, this is a fine photo editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The customer service could definitely be spiffed up Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The simplicity of the ui and the ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very basic and limited capabilities for a photo editing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that there are several preset options to choose from if you need quick fixes. The learning curve is very manageable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some hiccups that keep the program from being fully user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PhotoDirector is a very capable photo editing and management solution that sits between Photoshop elements and Photoshop when it comes to ease of use for beginners.

Installation is straightforward and the minimum system requirements are modest but you would probably want the 64 bit version running on a fast CPU with 6GB or more of RAM. A decent GPU can also help as OpenCL support was added recently.

PhotoDirector has all the features you would expect from a good photo editor, including good retouching tools, non-destructive editing, local and global adjustments, multiply undo levels, HDR merging, a very good panorama tool, noise reduction and more.

Its organization tools are built into the program (not external like Elements' or Lightroom + Photoshop) they are easy to use and comprehensive enough for most users (including sorting, rating, flagging, filtering, adding keywords, creating collections and more).

It supports many Cameras and lenses profiles and RAW formats (but not nearly as many as Adobe)

All in all, this is a good program that has enough features for most beginners with a relatively easy learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While PhotoDirector is a good application, it has a competition from the market leader Adobe which provides 2 options to rival P PhotoDirector: Photoshop Elements has the same price and features as PhotoDirector while being easier to use for beginners while the pros would probably opt for Photoshop and Lightroom.

PhotoDirector does not match the number of graphics formats, RAW formats and lenses supported by Adobe.

Its Type support is limited compared to Adobe's.

Advanced color management is limited.

It can be slow on low-end computers with limited RAM.

When it comes to books, courses and community support, PhotoDirector does not even come close to Adobe tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.