| PhotoImpression | |
| Screenshot Alt: | The Get Photo tab in PhotoImpression 5 for Mac OS X |
| Developer: | ArcSoft |
| Discontinued: | yes |
| Latest Release Version: | 6.5 Gold |
| Operating System: | Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Included With: | Bundled with certain cameras and scanners |
| Genre: | Image manager |
| License: | Proprietary |
PhotoImpression is a discontinued proprietary image management and editing software created by ArcSoft for Mac OS X and Windows. It was often bundled with Epson all-in-one printers, scanners, and cameras 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.[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. Softpedia also noted the ease-of-use and editing featurse of PhotoImpression 6.5. MacWorld gave PhotoImpression 3 3.5 stars, noting the ease-of-use. PCMag gave a more negative review of PhotoImpression 2000, stating that "it doesn't have all the one-click fixes that novices desire."[6]