This is a review of AutoFX's Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 and its photo enhancement capabilities. It explains the pros and cons of using the software to add effects to digital photographs.
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0
AutoFX has been making digital enhancement software since 1994 and is now one of the world's leaders for Photoshop plug-ins. Its newest release of Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0, Platinum Edition, is an amazing product that allows a digital photographer to add edges, borders and frames for their photographs. It comes loaded with over 10,000 ready to use presets and also includes customizable brushes and layer options so that you can create your own effects. Not only is it a simple way to add unique interest to your photos, it is also an interesting and fun program to use.
| Usability | Rating  |
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 allows you to take as much or as little control over your photo borders as you'd like. Presets are available which can transform your images instantly, or you can choose an effect and modify the settings to make your own distinct effect. The interface does take a little getting used to, since it doesn't look like most other photo editing programs. Any necessary information is in the manual, and the manufacturer also has training videos available online. Once you have mastered the interface, Photo/Graphic Edges becomes very enjoyable to use.
This product can be used as a Photoshop plug-in or as a stand alone program. However, using it as a Photoshop plug-in was extremely slow, and it crashed numerous times. When I used it as a stand-alone application, I did not experience any of those problems. Depending on your system's resources, you may or may not experience the same issues.
| Edges | Rating  |
Photo/Graphic Edges separates its image enhancements into 4 types: Edges, Effects, Frames & Accents.
Edges are patterns that creates a border by removing portions of the edges of the photo. These options are a simple and quick way to add interest to your digital photos. You can choose from their large catalog of ready to use borders or create your own by changing the settings for each edge. You also have the ability to layer edges to create even more unusual edges.
Here are the available edge effects:
- Darkroom Edges - mimics film edge techniques traditionally created in the darkroom
- Grunge Edges - adds distressed and artistic borders
- Painted Edges - adds a brush stroke edge using various artistic approaches
- Montage Edges - allows to you create multiple images with multiple edges in a single layout
- Geometric Edges - adds edges in various geometric shapes
- Digital Edges - a novel set of digitally altered edges
- Abstract Edges - adds edges in abstract shapes and patterns
- Vignette Edges - creates feathered vignettes
Please continue on to the second page of this review to see what other features AutoFX Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 has to offer, as well as an overall rating with price and purchasing information.