LView Pro

Editors' ReviewDownload.com staffNovember 9, 2008Although nothing beats Photoshop, you don't have to empty your wallet to get professional results from an image editor. The features of this lightweight yet powerful image-editing tool rival those found in other high-end products. LView Pro packs a punch with seven components: an image editor, an image-file browser, a slide-show viewer, a contact-sheet builder, a Web-gallery builder, a batch-print spooler, and an image catalog. The image editor alone is worth the price of registration; it offers layer and transparency control, painting tools, collapsible toolbars, support for pressure-sensitive tablets, and the ability to create and edit GIF animations. The organization of the interface puts everything right where you need it, including easy-to-understand help files. Overall, the layer support, simplicity, and price make this image-editor a definite keeper that will appeal to graphic designers and amateurs alike.