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Google photo editing software now free to download

Google's photo editing software that previously retailed for US$149 is now free to download for both Mac and Windows users

Ni Nyoman Wira (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Thu, March 31, 2016

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span class="inline inline-center">Google's photo editing software that previously retailed for US$149 is now free to download for both Mac and Windows users. (Shutterstock)

Google's photo editing software that previously retailed for US$149 is now free to download for both Mac and Windows users.

According to the company's announcement, the Nik Collection desktop suite, designed for professional photographers, was made available for free following Google's long-term plans to focus on building photo editing tools for mobile applications such as Google Photos and Snapseed.

The free-to-download package consists of seven desktop plugins including Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Dfine, Sharpener Pro, Sliver Efex Pro, Viveza and HDR Efex Pro.

Those who already purchased the desktop suite this year can expect to receive a full refund.

PCMagazine reported that the collection's seven different plugins could be use as a standalone product, but they work better when combined with existing image editing programs such as Adobe's Photoshop.

This is not the first time for Google to change its policy regarding software pricing. In January, Google Earth Pro, which allows users to virtually explore the globe, has also been made available for free from previously being priced at $399. (kes)(+)

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