PhotoImpression is a discontinued proprietary image management and editing software created by ArcSoft for Mac OS X and Windows. It was often bundled with Epson all-in-one printers, scanners, and cameras but could be purchased separately. PhotoImpression was marketed as an entry-level image editor and was sold for around $40-$50.[1]
 The Get Photo tab in PhotoImpression 5 for Mac OS X | |
| Developer(s) | ArcSoft |
|---|---|
| Final release | 6.5 Gold
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| Operating system | Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Included with | Bundled with certain cameras and scanners |
| Type | Image manager |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Features
editPhotoImpression has basic photo editing tools such as brightness/contrast adjustment and adding text to images. It has support for layers, special effects, and provides templates such as frames and greeting cards.[1][2] Some versions could be linked to PhotoIsland.com, a photo sharing website made by ArcSoft.[3] PhotoImpression 6.5 Gold, the last version, can automatically get images from the user's computer and has support for adjusting color, contrast, lighting, blur, and red-eye. It also includes a paintbrush, clipart, frame templates, and the ability to add text captions. It can be used to create albums, picture books, and slideshows.[4][5]
Versions
edit- PhotoImpression 1
- PhotoImpression 2000
- PhotoImpression 3
- PhotoImpression 4
- PhotoImpression 5
- PhotoImpression 6
- PhotoImpression 6.5 Gold
Reception
editPCWorld praised PhotoImpression 6.5 Gold's ease of use and editing features, but noted its lack of sharing features.[4] Softpedia also noted the ease-of-use and editing featurse of PhotoImpression 6.5.[5] MacWorld gave PhotoImpression 3 3.5 stars, noting the ease-of-use.[1] PCMag gave a more negative review of PhotoImpression 2000, stating that "it doesn't have all the one-click fixes that novices desire."[6]
External links
edit- PhotoImpression 3 on Macintosh Repository
References
edit- ^ a b c Fott, Galen (June 2001). "Photolmpression 3.0" (PDF). MacWorld: 78 – via vintageapple.org.
- ^ Fong, Kris (June 2001). "PhotoImpression 3.0". Mac Addict: 57 – via themacattic.com.
- ^ Hart, Russell (December 2000). "Virtual Views". American Photo. p. 98.
- ^ a b Cekan, Lisa (2010-06-07). "ArcSoft PhotoImpression". PCWorld. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Opris, Elena. "ArcSoft PhotoImpression Gold". Softpedia. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "PhotoImpression 2000". PCMAG. 2001-11-27. Retrieved 2024-10-19.