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Chasys Photo (formerly Chasys Draw IES) vs PhotoPad
Both stand on photo editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Chasys Photo offers a broad free toolkit for Windows image work, from RAW editing to viewing and conversion. Its usefulness depends on whether the Windows desktop format and extensive feature set match your workflow.
Visit Chasys Photo (formerly Chasys Draw IES) Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
Choose PhotoPad if you want a broad set of photo editing and creative tools, including RAW support and direct uploads to listed services. The main reason to look elsewhere is the free edition's non-commercial-only restriction or the eight-image project limit.
Visit PhotoPadThe facts
| Chasys Photo (formerly Chasys Draw IES) | PhotoPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PhotoPad Photo Editor Pro Edition Quarterly Plan: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jpchacha.com | nchsoftware.com |
| On photo editing software | #56 of 165 | #16 of 165 |
Chasys Photo (formerly Chasys Draw IES): what it does well
- RAW support across editor and viewer
- Layers, masks and AI retouching
- Batch conversion for over 100 formats
- Unlimited undo and autosave
- Free Windows desktop software
What to know first
- Windows-only platform
- Animation frame mode handles short animations
- Listed download size is 47 MB
PhotoPad: what it does well
- Includes crop, resize, retouch, color, exposure, blur, and sharpening tools.
- Supports non-destructive editing through an adjustable effects list.
- Makes collages, mosaics, calendars, greeting cards, and montages.
- Supports RAW editing, HDR and exposure blending, and wide panoramas.
- Can upload edited pictures to five named services.
What to know first
- The free edition is limited to non-commercial use.
- A project supports up to eight images.
- Telephone and live chat support are listed for Platinum support customers.
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