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Photo Explosion 4.0

Photo Explosion 4.0

Item: 819207    Model: FJWT

Photo Explosion 4.0
2.5stars
( 52 reviews)
  • Powerful Features that are Easy To Use
  • Capture photos from digital cameras, scanners, photo CDs, and camcorders
  • Organize photos & multimedia files into on-screen albums
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Nova DevelopmentPhoto Explosion 4.0
 
2.3

(based on 52 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (22)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (11)
  • Easy to install (9)
  • Easy to navigate (8)
  • Accurate colors (6)
  • Versatile (6)

Cons

  • Difficult to navigate (20)
  • Hard to use (10)
  • Difficult to use (5)
  • Hard to install or upgrade (3)
  • Hard to set up (3)

Best Uses

  • Home use (7)
  • Everyday use (6)
  • Replacement (4)
  • Upgrade (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (25), Budget shopper (21), Midrange shopper (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (49)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (15)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (12)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great Program For My Artwork

I do alot of artwork with photos. Photo plaques, christmas ornaments, fancy framed pics., etc.
This program is great for that. I like it even
better than the newer Sierra Pr...Read complete review

I do alot of artwork with photos. Photo plaques, christmas ornaments, fancy framed pics., etc.
This program is great for that. I like it even
better than the newer Sierra Print Artist.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Promises more than it delivers

Product is a serious challenge for a neophyte user, which is okay, I guess, but it's fatal flaw for us lies in the fact that no matter what settings we use, it insists ...Read complete review

Product is a serious challenge for a neophyte user, which is okay, I guess, but it's fatal flaw for us lies in the fact that no matter what settings we use, it insists on printing our borderless 4x6 photos with a border at one end.

Reviewed by 52 customers

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Most difficult software I've ever had.

By pkgman

from Medford, MA

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

    • Cannot transfer Albums
    • Difficult To Navigate

    Best Uses

      Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

      I have always used Photo Explosion since windows 95. It has always been easy to navigate. This version should not have the Photo Explosion name because it is nothing like the previous versions. Had I not cut the bar code for the rebate, I would return it. I will look for other software and just discard this one!!

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not nearly as good as 3

      By ClementsPhotography

      from Crossville, TN

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Install

      Cons

      • Difficult To Navigate

      Best Uses

        Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

        I was first introduced to Photo Explosion when I got a free copy with a printer I had purchased. It was easy to navigate, had a lot of very nice features including a animator which was dropped in later releases. I liked it so much I bought the newer version and found I liked it less than the free version but it grew on me. After a computer crash and a move I lost that version and purchased version 3, again once I got used to the changes I did like it. Version 4, in my opinion, should have stayed on the drawing table quite a while longer. It's difficult to navigate, it doesn't have the any of the same features as the previous versions, it is not at all easy to use and to be honest I consider it a total waste of money. If I could find a copy of version 3 I would go back to it in a heartbeat where version 4 has been uninstalled and is now resting in the bottom drawer of my desk where it will stay.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Iwould buy this product again.

        By sunshine

        from Ivins, Utah

        About Me Value Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Downloads fastbut it tak
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Slow

        Best Uses

        • Enhance Experience
        • Replacement

        Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

        Must take your time to understand how it works. It does not interact with other photo programs in your computer. And at the same time has the capacity to save and do everything within the program. I recommend it, easy to use, even for a grandmother of over 60'.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        [...]

        By Here and There

        from Colorado

        About Me Value Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Difficult To Navigate

        Best Uses

          Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

          May or may not be useful, seems slower than other photo editors, however has more tools that some.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          really good

          By poisonivy

          from Wilmington, DE

          About Me Value Oriented

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate Colors and Controls
          • Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
          • Easy To Customize
          • Easy To Navigate
          • Versatile

          Cons

          • Not Very Powerful

          Best Uses

          • Educational Purposes
          • Presentations

          Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

          My daughter loves this program...

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Pretty easy product to use

          By BubbasMommy

          from Beaufort, SC

          About Me Quality Oriented

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate Colors and Controls
          • Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
          • Easy To Customize
          • Easy To Navigate
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Professional Quality

            Comments about Nova Development Photo Explosion 4.0:

            It's a simple program to get you started and to give you ideas.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            • Q:

              I used photo explosion 2.0 for years and love it---now it won't work in windows 7--have to update --
              Does version 4.0 have the same features--to add bubbles, stars ect.?

              Thanks
              Asked on 12/21/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Choose from hundreds of frames in a variety of sizes and styles or custom-frame photos with magic edges. Create sensational scrapbooks with props for talking balloons, accents, disguises and more. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online. For more support or product information, please see the link below:
                http://www.novadevelopment.com/software/photo-explosion-deluxe-129012

                Answered on 1/12/2012 by Christina.M from Staples
            • Q:

              does this program have the ability to take a photo and change its appearance to graphite drawing?
              Asked on 4/21/2011 by bobncat1 from Florida

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                According Nova Development, this product does have the ability to turn a photo into a graphite drawing. This feature can be accessed under the effects options. To order this product, you may contact us at 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 4/26/2011 by Liz C from Staples
            • Q:

              How does this product compare to Microsoft Digital Imaging. Can you do the same as Digital Imging.
              Asked on 3/22/2011 by Amy the picturer taker from Derby, CT

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Microsoft Digital Imaging is no longer on the market, and Microsoft no longer supports this software. Photo Expression 4.0 carries all of the latest enhancements and upgrades available in photo technology today.

                Answered on 3/30/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
            • Q:

              I have a HP photo smart C4180 all in one printer. scanner, copier
              and I have a lot of old black and white photo that I want to scan and edit and put on a CD. I want to scan 2 or 3 photos at a time and also edit them, will this product do this. How easy is it to use
              Joyce
              Asked on 12/27/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This product does allow you to scan and edit photos. Since the C4180 is a flatbed scanner, you can scan as many as will fit on your scanner, and then cut and alter each one using this program.

                Answered on 1/10/2011 by Steve S. from Staples
            • Q:

              How many downloads come with the CD? Both of my cousins (sisters) are getting laptops...will they both be able to put this on each of their computers or will I need to purchase two?
              Asked on 12/10/2010 by T.C. from Houston TX

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This software program is a 1 PC version which will allow 1 download. If this needs to be installed on 2 separate PC's it will require the purchase of 2 software progams.

                Answered on 12/10/2010 by Customer Care-Alicia from Staples
            • Q:

              does this product allow you to make a collage of photos
              Asked on 6/14/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes you can.

                Answered on 6/24/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Does Photo Explosion 4.0 allow you to create photo DVDs that be played on a cd player on a TV?
              Asked on 5/15/2010 by Hankerino from Appletown, MA

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This will allow you to edit photos, you can then use a DVD recording program to allow playback on a dvd player.

                Answered on 5/21/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Does this version have a manual staightening feature or do you need the Deluxe version to do this type of editing.
              Asked on 4/11/2010 by bob_mchenry from McHenry, IL

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                You would need the deluxe version.

                Answered on 4/22/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              does this program have color spotting?
              Asked on 3/25/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                No this does not have color spotting.

                Answered on 4/19/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this product compatible with windows vista and windows 7
              Asked on 2/19/2010 by Erica from Hewitt, NJ

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes it is compatible.

                Answered on 3/16/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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