Quick Take
If you're shopping for creative photo video audio software that still comes on a disc, these four Windows-compatible editors offer very different working styles. The listed prices span roughly $15 from the lowest- to the highest-priced disc. RawTherapee is a dedicated RAW processor with no subscription; GIMP is described as open-source GIMP 3. Corel PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate is a complete suite that arrives like new with the manual and original packaging. The Digital Image Picture Photo Editing Editor Software CD adds bonus office programs and mentions support for both Windows and Mac OS X. Your choice mainly comes down to whether you edit RAW photos, build graphics, or want extra desktop software in the same purchase.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software - Graphic Design, Image Enhancement & More CD | $9.86 | |
| Raw Therapee Photo Editing Software, RAW Image Editor for Windows on CD-ROM | $9.96 | |
| DIGITAL IMAGE PICTURE PHOTO EDITING EDITOR SOFTWARE CD, BONUS OFFICE PROGRAMS CD | $10.95 | |
| Corel PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate Photo Editing Software CD/DVD Windows | $25.00 |
Decision Matrix
| Product | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software CD | Layers, masks, graphics, restoration, offline install | Disc only, no box; Windows 10/11 |
| Raw Therapee Photo Editing Software CD | RAW processing, manual PDF, batch/non-destructive editing | Disc only, no box; 64-bit Windows 7/8/10/11 |
| Corel PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate | Complete suite, user guide, original packaging | Like New condition; Windows only |
| Digital Image Photo Editing Software CD | Photo editor plus bonus office programs, Mac OS X support | Bundle-style; standard license |
Product Notes
GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software CD
This is the lowest listed price among the four at $9.86. The GIMP 3 disc is described as a full version on CD-ROM with no subscription, no expiration, and a safe offline install. It covers photo editing for graphic design, image enhancement, and photo restoration, with tools for layers, masks, and RAW processing. If you want to create social media images, thumbnails, or flyers, this disc gives you a capable editor without a recurring fee. The listing notes "disc only, no boxes are included," and the operating systems listed are Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11, so older Windows systems aren't mentioned.
Raw Therapee Photo Editing Software CD
For $9.96, RawTherapee gives Windows users a dedicated RAW image editor on CD-ROM. The description covers RawTherapee v5.10/5.11, a 500+ page manual PDF, and support for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 in 64-bit. Non-destructive editing, batch processing, and advanced color science are all part of the feature set. The no-subscription license makes it a strong alternative to subscription RAW editors if you prefer to work from a local install. The same disc-only caveat applies: this listing says no boxes are included. If you're mainly processing RAW camera files rather than doing graphic design, this is the focused choice.
Corel PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate
This is the highest listed price in the roundup at $25.00, but it's also the only one that includes original packaging and printed materials. The listing includes the PaintShop Pro X4 installation disc, the Ultimate X4 disc, the user guide, and original packaging, all in Like New condition. It's positioned for photo editing, graphic design, and digital photography projects on Windows. The trade-off is condition: it's not brand new, and it's a CD/DVD Windows package. If you want a complete suite with the manual and box, this is the one to choose among the four.
Digital Image Picture Photo Editing Editor Software CD, Bonus Office Programs CD
Listed at $10.95, this ADV Plans suite stands out because the description says installations are included for Windows and Mac OS X, plus a bonus office suite. That makes it the only option in this group that covers Mac OS X alongside Windows. The disc is brand new with a standard license, and the bundle includes photo imaging and office productivity programs. Keep in mind this is a bundle-style disc rather than a dedicated single-purpose editor. If you need a photo editor plus office tools in the same purchase, this is the one.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- If you live in RAW files: go with Raw Therapee Photo Editing Software CD.
- If you want a graphic design and photo restoration editor with the lowest listed price: GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software CD.
- If you want a complete Windows suite with manual and original packaging: Corel PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate.
- If you want a photo editor plus office tools and Mac OS X support: Digital Image Picture Photo Editing Editor Software CD.
