I started with Digital Image Pro (DIP) from microsoft and found it very easy to learn - I just recently moved to Photoshop Elements (PSE) because I wanted a Mac.

I don't think I would have caught on so quickly to PSE if I had not already been using DIP. I really like the extra things I can do with PSE but sometimes when I'm in a hurry, I miss DIP. Hopefully I'll get to know PSE as well with some practice.

Some of the software companies let you download free trials so that might be a good place for you to start.

Hope this helps.

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