This is probably a daily deal:(48 houra) Offer ends at 11:59pm PT on Friday, February 1, 2013.
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Get Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 (Win) for free
Get Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 (Win) for free
Designed for casual photographers but stocked with some Lightroom-style power, this photo-editing and -organization program normally runs $150. CNET exclusive!
Rick Broida
by Rick Broida
January 31, 2013 7:51 AM PST
You won't get it in a box, but you will get Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 absolutely free.
You won't get it in a box, but you will get Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 absolutely free.
(Credit: Cyberlink)
Need a way to organize your photo library? Even better, do you need tools for tweaking your photos, tools that go beyond what the typical entry-level image editor (I'm looking at you, Picasa) has to offer?
Through tomorrow, our very own CNET is offering Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 (Windows) absolutely free. It normally sells for $149.95.
That's a mighty big freebie, so you're no doubt wondering what the catch is. No catch! You'll need to supply your e-mail address so you can receive your license key, and then you'll need to enter that license key when you first run the program. But that's as complicated as this offer gets.
CNET's Catherine Hwang provides a basic overview of PhotoDirector 3 on the giveaway page, so I won't rehash the features and benefits here. I will refer you to CNET's PhotoDirector 3 review, which notes that although it's not as powerful as Adobe Photoshop, it's "a great choice for beginners and intermediate users."
Also, over at PC World, reviewer Dave Johnson called it "more approachable than [Adobe] Lightroom, [with] some delightful editing tools." However, he did find fault with its lack of a plug-in system and limited export options. His rating: 3.5 stars out of 5.
I mention that only because, attractive though this freebie may be, it's always a good idea to make sure a program will suit your needs before you go to the trouble of installing it.
On the other hand, a $150 photo-editing suite for free? Gimme gimme gimme!
Exclusive free giveaway of Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3
Spend less time editing and more time taking photos with Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3.
Catherine Hwang
by Catherine Hwang
January 30, 2013 6:54 PM PST
Some of us use our camera phones to take photos and edit them on the fly. Some others prefer to use a real camera and edit them professionally, using a photography software on their computers. Whoever you are, there is a solution out there for you, but this special giveaway I'm running today is specifically for PC users -- a free copy of Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3. What does it do? Well, good question - as the software title states, it puts you in the director chair and helps you manage your photos, edit, enhance and so much more.
Rated 4.5 stars by CNET, Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 is an easy-to-use photography software for beginners and intermediate users alike. From the moment you import your photos - whether that be via your camera phone or an SD card, you can easily transform your photos into professional-looking photos in just a few clicks. Do you have facial blemishes you want to cover up? This software can do that for you and make those imperfections disappear - just like how they do it for celebrities in magazines.
(Credit: Catherine Hwang Preisler)
(Credit: Catherine Hwang Preisler)
Best of all, it's free for a limited time only. The product is normally priced at $149.95, but for 48 hours only, I'm bringing you an exclusive giveaway of Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3, so make sure you grab a free copy for yourself and see how this software can help you easily manage and edit your photos. Just a few housekeeping notes here -- this product only works on a PC and as always, you need to submit your email address in order to receive the instructions and the license key. Once you receive this confirmation email, you will need to download the file and enter in the license key you received in that same email. It will then unlock the full features of Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 for you. Grab a copy for yourself, share it with your friends, and feel free to send me all the amazing photos you've created with this software. I'd love to see the before and after pictures if you don't mind sharing them with me.
This offer is exclusively available on CNET for 48 hours only or whenever we run out. Offer ends at 11:59pm PT on Friday, February 1, 2013.
113 meg download-downloaded and installed no problem with given code
Not sure that one has to be a member of CNET.
