Photo program for Windows 8

[Murphsmom]

After being forced to move from XP to Win8, we decided to buy a laptop so we could take it with us on the road. We used Corel Photo Album on the XP computer for downloading off the camera, sharing photos, etc. It was very simple and easy to use. I don't do a bunch of photo editing. Simply wanted to be able to have photos accessible in an easy format. It also had the capacity to do a "quick send", which reduced the size of the file being transmitted.
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Does anyone know if there is a comparable program to use with Win8? The tile for photos seems to keep them in large format, and I can't figure out how to upload them onto Photobucket or other sites (like this one) that require a URL to make a post.

I don't want something with a lot of bells and whistles, because why pay $$$ for things I really don't want or need.

[robsouth]

Faststone Image Viewer

[1775]

I use Adobe Photoshop Elements - costs about $80 or less. It has an album feature and has the ability to edit simply or more advanced. I use it more than I do the full Photoshop that I also have for semi-pro work. The newest version will certainly install on Win 8 - as should older versions as well. If you are willing to pay for software this will do all that you need to do and more.

[wa8yxm]

Have not tried to do that yet with Widders 8.1 but on older boxes I use Thumbs Plus from Cerious (Spelling) Software. Got my first copy of that for free due to some work I do on the net but it's got a decent resize tool.

I normally put the photos in Drop box

Here is one so processed;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdxofvjg6ljepyk/South%20Cove%2012-20-2013%20AM.jpg

The original posted Upside down..
Oh: Taken last December While standing on the steps of my Motor home.

Dropbox photos do not show up here you have to click on it.

[schneid]

Paint.net FREE

http://www.getpaint.net/

[ReadyToGo]

Zoner Photo Studio Free
Faststone Image Viewer Free

This site Gizmo gives the reasons for it's selection of photo software.

[Bumpyroad]

the best feature I like about Irfanview is the "thumbnails" ability.
bumpy

[Bumpyroad]

oops

[Buzzcut1]

I use photobucket for hosting and Fotor for editing simple stuff Gimp for complex.

Fotor for windows 8 http://www.fotor.com/windows8/index.html

[SteveB]

I use Irfanview and Gimp.

[BarneyS]

Photobucket will allow you to upload photos from your computer to the Photobucket site. Then you can select any of the uploaded photos and copy the url to use in this forum or any other.

See this post taken from our forums RV.Net Tutorials and Picture related FAQ's which is found at the top of the page in the blue bar under Forum Help & Support
Barney

[Murphsmom]

Thanks for all those recommendations. I don't have the ability to install my original Phoro Album on the laptop, as it came pre-installed when I bought the old computer. I do use Photobucket (or did use it), but there is the problem of needing a URL to upload from. I will check out the various programs that have been suggested and go from there. Thanks again.

[Peg_Leg]

I'm with SteelPony on Irfan View.

[Bumpyroad]

somebody here recommended "pixlr" to me and it is a nice and simple program, web based.
bumpy

[obgraham]

I sometimes use Photoshop Elements, which came free with a scanner.

But most of the time I use Picasa, which is a lot handier.