Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Platinum 2002

This is by far the simplest photo editing program ever invented. Not only that, it has incredible potential for the user. However, you will need to take the time to explore it. I am a professional that has used several professional versions of photo software. However, for the simple quick fixes and touch ups, I still use just this. You can not tell the difference in the finished product.

I have been using Picture It! Publisher Platinum Edition V.2001 since 2001 shortly after I went online. Though it does use up some memory, I have found it to be the BEST photo editing software out there. I've used many others, or tried them out, and I always go back to PIP. Not only does it have so many more features, but I've also designed and published web sites using PIP. I've added music and sounds to my web sites with PIP. I've also designed E-cards with sounds and matching graphics, sometimes using photos. You can also do crafts projects. When the Grandchildren were small I made them cards with the small envelopes for which to add money. My Grandchildren used to send me their pictures for editing so they could use them to make Christmas ornaments.

With my PIP I can change the page(photo)size, use a number of neat photo "frames," but I also make all my greeting cards with PIP...even though I have other software. Downsizing the photo size enables one to use the photos on a web site without taking up much space yet you still have the same size photo when you view it from the "thumbnail." I can add text using various fonts to my pictures, as well.

I also use it for photos for selling on Ebay. Not only do I make photo albums using a number of styles, but I can delete and add my own clip art, photos, etc. I can also change any greeting card and/or verse any way I wish, for example, I can add other clip art to my card.

I have a motto when it comes to my Picture It! Publisher software: "Once you have this, you won't want any other." I plan to purchase a new set so that I can send my online friend in Africa my set.

If I ever have to sacrifice software for memory, it certainly won't be my PIP. I am a 66 year old lady. If I can do PIP, anyone can!

I hope PIP will always be available!
Kay from Pennsylvania

I currently own this version and love It! I am in need of an additional version!! Please help. I used all of my loads and the program will not let me load again. I purchased a new computer and I want to load PictureIt with publisher on It. If anyone out there has access to a new or used version that is still loadable please contact me at provel@mirealsource.com.

Thanks,
Beth

This is probably one of the best all around advanced amatuer graphics programs available from MicroSoft. Greater features than later graphics programs such as Microsoft Picture It Premium Ver.10 2004 which has a smaller selection of fonts and less felxibilty for imaginative creation. This is well worth the purchase if your looking for a relatively simple to use graphics program offering greater potential to advance your skills within the confines of the program itself. Fine even in XP.

I love the program for its easy handling, and since using Windows XP, no troubles with crashings. Have but 1 problem: after making a personal calendar for 2005, that program won't open anymore, even after desinstalling and re-installing from scratch... Only through the first made calendar, can I access the programm. Take care if you ever use it. The red eye corrector won't work every time either, if so, change the size of the picture and try again!