Image+Editing

A definition of image editing/ graphic software: Software, program, or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate a digital or analog photo.

Common uses for photo editing software is to manipulate photos to make them more appealing for advertisement purposes. Also, for hobbies, school projects, and even social networking. Some schools use graphic software for projects like:

Software created by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a proprietary software. They're generally expensive, so i use Cloud programs like Picnik, Window Azure, and Rackspace. Another great website to use is an open source site called Gimp.

Most file extensions for photos is JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, and BMP, but proprietary companies use a "secret' file to exercise exclusive rights over the software.

Photoshop isn't limited to facial effects and flashy backgrounds like the James Brown Photo above. Animated pictures in my opinion, are the funnest and coolest.