Photoshine

PhotoShine, currently at latest version 5.5, is developed by picget and belongs to the Photo & Graphics category, specifically within the Viewers & Editors subcategory. This program is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Previous versions such as 5.5, 4.9, and 4.0 are also available for those who might prefer an earlier release. Installation files come labeled as photoshine.exe, AVIJIT.exe, photoshinef.exe, photoshine1.exe, and Photoshine 4.0.exe.

PhotoShine provides an easy way to make photo collages by enabling users to add their photos into a variety of beautiful templates with just one click. There are diverse templates to choose from, such as classical love style, pink girl style, baby cartoon, or even magazine cover templates. This application allows you to add funny, pretty, and eye-catching effects to your photos, making them suitable for almost any occasion.

When using PhotoShine, you simply hit the green folder icon to open your photos. Once imported, you can re-orient, resize, and move them, as well as apply color effects like gray, old, and sketch. The user interface does pose some challenges, being hard to navigate and dated in appearance. Resizing issues and an old-fashioned look detract from the overall experience, but this is counterbalanced by the app's wealth of features. The effects, frames, and scenarios PhotoShine offers truly enable personalization of your images.

Effects are sorted into various categories such as Baby, Simulation, and Magazine. The application excels in detecting people and faces, simplifying the photo editing process. Despite some effects being of higher quality than others, all are worth exploring before finalizing your project.

Pros:

• Free download.
• A broad selection of templates and frames.
• Simple one-click insertion for images.
• Extensive support for various Windows OS versions.

Cons:

• Dated and cumbersome interface.
• Some effects are of inconsistent quality.

In summary, if the UI limitations can be overlooked, PhotoShine offers a rich set of features for creating entertaining and personalized photo collages, making it a valuable tool for casual photo editors.

You may want to check out more software, such as IrfanView, ACDSee or Paint.NET, which might be related to Photoshine.