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CNET Editors' review
FotoMix is an intuitive photo-editing tool that allows users to create dual-layer images, making it possible to add, remove, and combine elements. Although it doesn't begin to compare to full-featured software like Photoshop, it's not a bad choice for non-professional users who need something that's quick and easy to use.
The program's interface is quite simple, with the five-step photo-editing process arranged with buttons across the top. Users simply select a background image, select a foreground image, do the necessary editing on each, tweak the settings on the final composition, and save the result. We, for example, inserted a giant eggplant into the water in front of a small fishing village. We can't say that it looked particularly realistic, but we can say that it is within the capabilities of FotoMix to combine elements from different images in a realistic way. We very rarely do any photo editing, but we found just about all of the program's features to be intuitive, and the built-in Help file is well-written and thorough. We think that FotoMix is a great choice for users who don't have much photo-editing experience but need a basic way to combine elements from different images or just perform basic edits and improvements on a single image; if nothing else, it's an easy way to crop, rotate, and add text to images.
FotoMix is free, but does include advertising. The program installs a desktop icon without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Digital Photo Software:
FotoMix is a versatile program that allows you to mix and manipulate different backgrounds and foregrounds, to create a wide variety of images of photo manipulations. You can use it to: Design eye-catching photo collages, desktop wallpapers, CD and DVD covers, and miscellaneous Web graphics. Add or remove your loved and not so loved ones from your pictures. Remove, add or alter backgrounds.
Create photo montages by combining multiple pictures into a unique heirloom depicting retrospectives of a birth, marriage, and anniversary. The result that is so high in quality that it is almost impossible to tell if the photo has been manipulated. Once your creations are finished, you can print them, email them to friends or transfer them to T-shirts, mugs, calendars. Make the most out of your photo collection. Play with it. Explore the possibilities. You will love it. English, Spanish, French, German, Norwegian and Russian languages are supported.
What's new in this version: Version 8.7.6 fixes a minor filtering bug.
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"Invasive Program - Works But Requires A Lot Of Effort"
Version: FotoMix 8.7.4
Pros
- Works as claimed, and can give some great results if you put in the time
Cons
- Installation will also automatically install the Facemoods toolbar, so be warned
- This program is NOT intuitive, the 5 work screens use text and icons in an inconsistant manner. No doubt, the habitual user will find it ok, but the occassional user like me will have a steep learning curve each time you return to the program
- There is a marked absense of any AUTO editing, for example for colour adjustment and, in particular, removal of background coloursSummary
Overall, I was disappointed with this program. I am never very happy when there is no custom installation offered, and incensed when I must then uninstall the invasive Facemoods toolbar (thankfully installed as a separate element). The only offer available during installation is whether to install as the preferred toolbar, not to not take it in the first instance !!!!
The editing tools on offer are adequate for a merge program ie, colour adustment, sizing, cropping cloning and erasing, but I could not recommend this program just for general photo editing. However, these tools are fine when used to seamlessly merge 2 (or more) images. It'a a pity that both the erase and cloning tools are so limited, since both require extensive manipulation even just to eliminate the background to any image.
Overall, I found the process clumsy and too demanding in both time and effort to achieve the effect I was looking for. There are easier and better tools available, and I could not recommend this software. -
"easy to use, intuitive tools for editing very good prog"
Version: FotoMix 8.7.3
Pros
easy to use
Cons
none i can think of
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"It's Photoshop without the price tag"
Version: FotoMix 8.7.3
Pros
I do digital art and have used Photoshop in the past.After my version of Photoshop became incompatible with Windows 7,I couldn't afford the pricey cost of Photoshop.Needing a program that merged two photos or artworks together,this one did the trick and more.It's easy to understand and produces work as good,if not better at times than Photoshop.You can't ask for more from a program that's free!
Cons
None that I can think of
Summary
In summation,I would recommend this program for anyone who can't afford but wants to have something that has the look and feel of Photoshop work.
Highly recommended for beginners! -
"thanks for such a great software"
Version: FotoMix 8.7.3
Pros
easy to use for unskilled
Cons
none non e
Summary
like it.....
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"pleasure!!!"
Version: FotoMix 8.7.2
Pros
simple,convenient,QUALITY !
Cons
not faund...
Summary
only a positive test for yourself...
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"Installed Facemoods toolbar even after boxes unchecked!"
Version: FotoMix 8.6.2
Pros
WARNING: This update installed Facemoods toolbar even after I unchecked every box!!! Until this update I was well pleased with this program.
Cons
WARNING: This update installed Facemoods toolbar even after I unchecked every box!!! Older versions sometimes freeze and have to restart and have to start editing from all over again.
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"great company!"
Version: FotoMix 8.5.3
Pros
i had an issue with the current version so i emailed the company. i got an immediate response and the problem was fixed ASAP! how many companies do that these days? highly recommend this!!! awesome program those who dont know photoshop
Cons
none, really. have a bug or two here and there with some updated versions, but if the company is alerted the problem will be solved.
Summary
highly recommended. im completely addicted to this program and with some practice it can do some amazing things. if you dont have it, GET IT!
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"Easier than layering in Photoshop"
Version: FotoMix 8.5.3
Pros
You can move your subjects around,,changem to a paint mode for touch ups.and no one would ever guess that it was even layered :)
Cons
None.It's perfect!!
Summary
Great program,and I suggest that anyone who does not like the confines of layering in other progtrams get this and you'll love ot.
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"i am delighted"
Version: FotoMix 8.5.3
Pros
quick,easy,clear of QUALITATIVELY1
Cons
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Summary
many thanks to all!
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"It Used to work good But not now after the last update"
Version: FotoMix 8.5.3
Pros
I like the way it works and how easy to use.
Cons
It stoped working good after the last update.
Summary
I used it everyday and I like it But after tthe last update it doesn't work right or it just stoped working..
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