| PhotoImpression | |
|---|---|
 The Get Photo tab in PhotoImpression 5 forMac OS X | |
| Developer | ArcSoft |
| Final release | 6.5 Gold |
| Operating system | Mac OS 9,Mac OS X,Windows |
| Included with | Bundled with certain cameras and scanners |
| Type | Image manager |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
PhotoImpression is a discontinued proprietary image management and editing software created byArcSoft forMac OS X andWindows. It was often bundled withEpsonall-in-one printers,scanners, andcameras but could be purchased separately. PhotoImpression was marketed as an entry-level image editor and was sold for around $40-$50.[1]
PhotoImpression has basic photo editing tools such as brightness/contrast adjustment and adding text to images. It has support for layers, special effects, and provides templates such as frames and greeting cards.[1][2] Some versions could be linked to PhotoIsland.com, a photo sharing website made by ArcSoft.[3] PhotoImpression 6.5 Gold, the last version, can automatically get images from the user's computer and has support for adjusting color, contrast, lighting, blur, and red-eye. It also includes a paintbrush, clipart, frame templates, and the ability to add text captions. It can be used to create albums, picture books, and slideshows.[4][5]
PCWorld praised PhotoImpression 6.5 Gold's ease of use and editing features, but noted its lack of sharing features.[4]Softpedia also noted the ease-of-use and editing features of PhotoImpression 6.5.[5]MacWorld gave PhotoImpression 3 3.5 stars, noting the ease-of-use.[1]PCMag gave a more negative review of PhotoImpression 2000, stating that "it doesn't have all the one-click fixes that novices desire."[6]