Can I use Corel Photo ?

[PhotoGuru13]

I just downloaded the Canon software for processing pics after I download them. I currently have the trial version of Corel photo running on my computer, so it opens the image with that program, rather than the Canon software. I can't re-size pics or do much else, unless I buy the program. Should I buy it, and use that, or should I uninstall it, and try to see if the Canon software will open the image then? Sooo confused..I took a bunch of great pics, with my New Canon XSI that I got a couple days ago,got them on my computer, and now can't do much with them. They are too big to add to any websites, and I don't even know how I can re-size them. Thanks to anyone who can give me advice here!!

[René Damkot]

DPP can resize the images.
Here (http://www.usa.canon.com/content/dpp2/index.html) is a tutorial.

If you are looking for a free editor, have a look at the Gimp (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=464298).

[PhotoGuru13]

Thanks. I did download it onto my computer, however, it won't open any of my files (images). I don't know what to do now, I uninstalled Corel, and now there is nothing on my computer that will open the image. I have all these pics, that are HUGE for whatever reason (once I transferred them to my computer), and I cannot find a way to resize them. This Canon software is VERY confusing to me! Arggggggggg!!

[René Damkot]

Okay, step by step.

What format images? Raw or jpg?
What version DPP?
What OS?
How did you transfer the images to the computer?

[PhotoGuru13]

Jpeg
newest version of DDP
pugged in USB cable, and voila the computer did the rest.
I think I'm better at taking the pics than understanding how to process them afterward. I did manage to open some , and resize and trim them, but I can't do anything else to them yet. So I am posting my first few pics taken with my new camera in the appropriate thread. Thanks for your help.