graphics editor

Basicly i code my own websites, cant realy afford photoshop so i try keep things simple and get some images from fotolia.

Does anyone know of any free or affordable web editors around, im kinda getting sick of using paint!
thanks

I've heard Gimp is quite good and open source.

http://www.gimp.org/

i hate the gimp.
very hard to use.

I love Ulead PhotoImpact

isn't that just photo editing though?

I am assuming Gimp is much like any other programe, if you keep at it long enough you will get to like it, until you can afford to pay for one that you do like and get on with.

you said web graphics?
this should might be suited
http://www.inkscape.org/

To me, it's not
most programs, there's a small learning curve
the gimp i could just not get on with.
hope you have better results!

thanks for the help, il try em all cant be worse than using paint

You'd be surprised what people can do with paint
my friend lewis is brilliant with it.
if i can find his blog i'll show you an example

Alex Alex Alex, what am I going to do with you?

No it is NOT just a photo editing program. Not even close. It is a complete design program that you can draw in, create websites in, Not much different than photoshop except for two things. Not as steep a learning curve and reasonably priced. You can use shapes, fills, presets, all the fancy smancy things. There are great forums for help when getting started also.

It's not the least expensive but you get tons of bang for your buck!
It's not as well know as photoshop but it has helped me create some nice graphics. It is not a vector program however.

assumed from the name
though i guess you could say the same for photoshop

Sometimes the software gets in the way of you doing stuff. Unless you're a whizz in PS or Illustrator you will struggle to create anything at first, even if you have a clear idea of what you want.

Simpler programs, like fireworks and PhotoImpact are great for doing things quickly. And to be honest, a lot of the time the results are the same. It's only really advanced and intricate stuff that you need the higher end programs for. I've been using PS Elements a lot recently. It's got a nice interface and I seem to get stuff done quicker.

GIMP is a great little program but the learning curve is a bit steep. Luckily there is a great community out there and you'll find loads of tutorials for it.

Pete.

3dsm,
i'd love to be able to use it properly
i just don't have the effort to learn it.
so awkward.