Zoner Photo Studio X for Windows

User Reviews

• competition is good

  Cube OverOctober 2, 2015

  Pros

  Low price, quick performance, great Import customization options, it is a Lightroom and Photoshop Elements in one package and one low price, supporting same RAW formats as Adobe.

  Cons

  Still no support for SIGMA X3F RAW that I need.

  Summary

  Without X3F RAW support I am stuck with Sigma Photo Pro for RAW processing. I mainly use Zoner for importing RAWs and minor edits, free license is great for that.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Oct 15, 2015<p/>I did not like version 18 at all. Aside from other things, you MUST have / create Zoner account in order to use it. Removed. Version 17 seems the best yet.

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• I uninstalled it the same night I installed it

  Indie475March 4, 2015

  Pros

  I dunno ... I didn't keep the program

  Cons

  I hate photo editing and management programs that auto scan your computer for all your photo files. The first time you open the program it auto scans, takes forever and that is NOT what I want it to do. Why these programs can't open and then ASK if you want it to scan your computer is beyond me. Gonna keep looking for software that just loads and lets ME choose which photos to open or to store in the program.

  Summary

  I installed it and uninstalled it as soon as I saw that it was auto scanning my computer for photos without giving me the option to stop it.

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• It doesn't get better than this!!

  SneedClemsonOctober 10, 2014

  Pros

  This product is very helpful

  Cons

  I can't think of one bad thing.

  Summary

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• Excellent software, i have Pro Version 16 and FREE?

  melen001May 16, 2014

  Pros

  What can i say, this a very powerful tool and after a few tries it's user friendly so it's easy to use. Has tons of features and options. Like the tabs that it supports....

  Cons

  I see that you have to pay to get he full version but i have the 16 Pro Version... i just don't remember what offer they had form the free license.... it's not Photoshop but it works fine....

  Summary

  Of course it's not Photoshop but it does a more than a decent job for the above average photographer... i'm happy with it and it's my go to editor.....

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• HIJACKs registry, default filetype and program settings

  keglinedMarch 25, 2014

  Pros

  No monetary loss.

  Cons

  The difference between this claptrap and a virus is the Terms of Service Agreement. When you click the "I agree" required to install this program, you're allowing Zoner to change your default image settings, ignore repeated requests to stop automatically looking for updates, and basically turn your computer into an overpriced Zoner nag screen.

  Summary

  The advertised functions of this program are mediocre--a completely unremarkable image editor, and there are plenty of better alternatives--but the program's annoying hijacking and re-prioritizing of your default settings is obnoxious, to say the least. Ever had a piece of software so bad you find yourself wishing you could literally -- physically -- let its developers know how you feel? Yeah.... this is one of those POS programs.

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• All I need in one - excellent!!

  JayN1975January 12, 2014

  Pros

  I've been using Zoner Photo Studio since version 12. The newest version 16 is exactly what I need. It follows my photo-workflow perfectly and helps me to get my photo archive organized and all pictures easy to find. Also the editor part is very powerful and exceeds my need. Really love the HDR stuff. RAW module could be a bit faster I'd say, but I don't care much about RAW files anymore since my camera produces perfect JPGs. The unlimited web-album Zonerama is a nice extra feature too.

  Cons

  A separate quick photo viewer could be nice. Don't need to open the whole program every time.

  Summary

  Probably the best free photo software ever. And if you decide to pay for the PRO version it is definitely worth every penny.

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• Appears to give good competition to Adobe

  THCarlJanuary 4, 2014

  Pros

  Like the tabs and its easy way to shift from view to edit. Haven't used it much but it seems to be a keeper.

  Cons

  My only con to this point is the small font size used, even though it is necessary to get provide space sor all the commands.

  Summary

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• Pretentious

  bhima2December 19, 2013

  Pros

  Pretty, features are attractive, but you PAY for it.

  Cons

  This is an arrogant, pretentious and self-congratulating bit of software. It is hard to tell at first glance what the heck it really is. Maybe *some* advanced photographers will fall for its bait, but, frankly, I find that it has hijacked my .jpg and similar extensions and apparently blocked PSP8 from using them. The thumbnails are tiny - unreadable, and I am going to get rid of Zoner as soon as possible.

  Summary

  You want a headache ? Get enmeshed in Zoner.

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• SPECTACULAR PHOTO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

  voyagergirl2013November 17, 2013

  Pros

  Social media uploader camera detector single image uploader

  Cons

  Hard to learn to use

  Summary

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• Single site to handle all image management/editing

  cpmjohnOctober 12, 2013

  Pros

  Really nice layout structure.

  Cons

  With the structure comes a learning period

  Summary

  Great low-cost replacement for Photoshop...and much easier to use than Picasa.

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