A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

Editing performance with HDV remains sluggish, but DV-editing ability is formidable.

New image editing tools and a more powerful library mode makes Lightroom 2 compelling. It's also compatible with Vista 64-bit.

Modern photo management software that offers surprising power, especially considering it’s free.

As it focuses more on the new user, beginners will find this release easy to get to grips with.

Excellent features and performance, but it’s pricey and you need a suitably powerful PC to make the most of it.

Best-of-breed photo management, editing and sharing with great usability and value.

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One beautiful camera, with one awful flaw.

HD editing finally heads to the desktop in this major update to a favourite consumer editing package.

An improved working environment and ground-breaking colour handling make Illustrator fresher than ever.

Vegas has a huge array of editing features for the money, plus powerful bundled DVD authoring.

AVCHD support and some useful new effects keep this as the leading entry-level video editor.

Surprisingly powerful for the price, even if the best features are reserved for the more expensive Plus version.

A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

Fantastic looks and comprehensive features Lightroom is a winner for improving workflow efficiency.

Some reasonable hands-on editing power, but image management and sharing are disappointing.

Moving in the right direction, but it isn’t easy teaching an old dog new tricks.

Best-of-breed photo management, editing and sharing with great usability and value.

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