#SERIF PHOTOPLUS VS SERIF PHOTOSTACK MANUAL#
#SERIF PHOTOPLUS VS SERIF PHOTOSTACK PATCH#

Noise reduction of RAW files is okay but not as effective as Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements and Lightroom are much better with their database of lens profiles for distortion and vignetting, and the ability to detect and correct chromatic aberrations automatically.

#SERIF PHOTOPLUS VS SERIF PHOTOSTACK MANUAL#

PhotoPlus’s RAW-processing module already included a similar set of controls for fixing lens problems, but here too, it’s an entirely manual process.

That’s not possible when shooting in RAW mode, as the camera saves the image data straight off the sensor, so any processing must be performed in software. Lens correction is comprehensive but an entirely manual process

However, these are corrections that an increasing number of cameras are able to apply internally when saving JPEGs, which is much more convenient than having to fix each photo manually. The new Lens Correction module has controls to fix lens distortion, chromatic aberrations and vignetting, which are problems that virtually all lenses suffer to some degree. Warp Studio lets user push pixels around the screen, and the Mask feature helps to avoid warping the wrong areas However, we appreciated having options to mask off areas to avoid them being warped, and also to Unwarp the entire image by a percentage value, two features that Photoshop Elements doesn’t offer. The brush size is limited to 1,000 pixels and it becomes slow to respond when using larger brush sizes. You can also Unwarp, returning pixels to their original position. There are brushes to warp, pinch, punch, twirl and push pixels around. One of our favourite features in Photoshop Elements is the Liquify editor, so it’s great to see the uncannily similar Warp Studio make its debut in PhotoPlus X7. It’s light on features and relatively slow to browse large libraries. We’re not so keen on the accompanying Organiser module, though. PhotoPlus’s unified working environment is well laid out and encourages new users to explore the more advanced features. PhotoPlus isn’t split into beginner, intermediate and advanced modes as Photoshop Elements is, but this isn’t a huge loss. There’s a wide array of brush types, with the ability to randomise the position, colour and opacity There’s a strong set of tools for selecting parts of an image, but nothing to match Photoshop Elements’ sophisticated Refine Edge tool. All three include the ability to adjust the colour of cloned pixels to match their new surroundings, but it’s a bit odd that they also retain some of the colour of the blemish you’re trying to hide.

#SERIF PHOTOPLUS VS SERIF PHOTOSTACK PATCH#

There’s also a Patch Tool for removing larger blemishes by drawing around them, while the Scratch Remover tackles areas using brush strokes. We like how the Blemish Remover Tool allows the clone source and destination to be adjusted in tandem before being applied. Non-destructive colour correction and cropping mean you don’t have to commit to changes until you’re ready to export A non-destructive crop feature means cropped pixels are hidden rather than discarded, so you can change your mind later. It stands up well to the comparison, with support for layers and masks so that you can create photo-composites, adjustments layers for non-destructive colour correction and a wide array of brushes and creative filters.

PhotoPlus is a photo editor with a price and features that put it in direct competition with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Serif photoplus vs serif photostack