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Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 315 reviews

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    Rating 2.7 out of 5 stars

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61%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the ease of use and photo editing capabilities of Photo Explosion Deluxe Version 5, finding it to be a valuable tool for enhancing photos and creating projects. Many appreciate the program's features and affordable price point. However, some users have reported issues with software stability and compatibility with certain operating systems.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Photo Explosion program

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good program for Down loading photos and videos. Very good special effects and sizing of photos. Cost was 1/3 the price of Microsoft Photo programs. Easy to read instructions. The instruction book included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good deal for beginners I was looking for something to do different edits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Photo Explosion for computer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this program. I have already made a panoramic picture from six small pictures I took in order to get the whole sign. It was great and worked well. The colors are true to the real thing. I have even made a couple cards with this program. Works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not very useful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, the whole package and presentation is pretty cheesy and tacky. It feels like watching bad foreign TV shows. When using any of the Editing tools, it is very slow and half the time becomes unresponsive and I have to use Task Manager to Shut Down. One of the main reasons I wanted this type of software was to make a photo slideshow for my fathers funeral, which the box states it will do. Well there is no mention in the instructions, so I had to go to a Forum and ask how to do it. I was advised it is an Extra that needs to be installed from the disc, called Memories On TV. OK, I installed that software and created the slideshow, only to find out when I was finished that it does not burn to DVD without the purchase of additional software for about another $15.00. Whatever....Photo Explosion is not horrible, but if I had it to do again I would spend a little more to get a known, reliable brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the most easy to run!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After about 12 hrs of trying, I finally managed to get the software to just start; after that it went on strike, and would not run! I had to remove and reinstall the program a number of times. Finally I restarted the computer several times, and the program almost work !!!. I would only recommend this program to someone with a very large amount of patience and who does not have a hammer nearby. So after another 6 hrs of TLC (ha ha) I got it to work somewhat under the threat of crushing it!. Oh by the way take it off the shelf. It's a loser!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for creating special Photo Items

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great for creating special Photo Items, I had used it before with my old Windows 7 PC but since it was not compatible with Windows 10 I went out and bought the newest version of Photo Explorer so that I can edit ,fix and create special projects etc. with my photo's. I would definitely recommend it to any one who likes to work with photo's to create special things with them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Worked first 6 months, now it crashes as it is try

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This program and company is horrible! I purchased this, along with a new computer just about a year ago. The computer uses windows 10. Well Photo Explosion worked just fine for about 6 months, then it started crashing before it completely opened up. I have tried to go onto the companies web site AND Microsoft's, (because I do think it was an update of theirs that effected the program), but can find NO answers! I have not had time to try to reinstall the program until now -- I am very frustrated that even uninstalling and reinstalling has not worked. I hate wasting my money and this was a TOTAL waste! When it did work, I would have still only given it 4 stars or less, it wasn't always user friendly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good for beginner like me

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it is had for me to understand what to do with it cause the directions are not good.to work on it it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Just Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good software with a lot of fun and useful features for the casual photographer. Well worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the apple watch was easy to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, love the apple watch. I'm a truck driver seems to be a little more hands free than the phone. Only thing can't hear it well in a semi. Tying to find out if it will connect to the blue tooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    WISH WOULD HAVE SPENT THE EXTRA $$ ON PHOTO SHOP

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DID NOT LIKE THIS PRODUCT WISH I COULD RETURN IT!! THOUGHT I HAD SAVED A PROJECT AND WENT TO GO BACK TO VIEW IT AND IT WAS NO LONGER THERE.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Supposedly for windows 10

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I couldn't get windows in the program to open correctly on the screen. Didn't fit the screen properly even with me changing resolutions.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was the biggest waste of money on software. It locks up not only itself but also my computer. It does not have the ability to save in any other form than its own file extension, which means you cannot print anything at a store or website, you have to print it from home. It has a lot of options for things to do, but its very limited in how you can do it. It is a very frustrating bit of software. When looking for pictures it glitches all over the place and you cannot get/find the items you want to attach to your clip board. Returning it for my money back. Would not recommend. Had a lot more luck with photoshop, even though it has far fewer stock graphics to work with.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    complicated

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wish I returned this software. It claimed to be able to do something it didn't! Horrible software

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not what I needed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This programs works for some things well but was not what I need, the sales person stated it would but after loading it I quickly discovered it had limitation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choices for projects

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. I have had earlier versions of Photo Explosion but this has more to offer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Photo editing

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good all around photo editing software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good photo editing software for the average person. Probably would come up short for someone very experienced

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very complicated

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this software is very complicated. It's not an easy product to use. I am always looking for great straight forward programs to use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Photo editing

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great buy and helped with all our photo needs and hobbies

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tool(s)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The older I get, the less prone I am to learn new and complicated PC applications. I needed a user friendly program to complete various graphics manipulations for personal use, social media posts, websites, and projects. I researched several software options and found this to be one of the best, most comprehensive and versatile, at a very reasonable price. I am more than satisfied with my choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend