Subscription-free photo editors
Image editing is an inevitable part of the photographer’s process, but it needn’t necessarily require an expensive monthly subscription. The Lightroom/Photoshop axis has long been considered the best choice for pros and amateurs, but at £10 a month it may be an unnecessary outlay, particularly when there are plenty of other excellent options out there that cost a fraction of the price, and some that cost nothing at all.
We’ll round up some of the best options over the next few pages. But before you make your choice, it’s worth considering what you really need out of your photo editor. If your priority is for raw processing and basic tonal enhancements, then you may not necessarily need an editor with more advanced functions such as layers and selections.
