Heading back to the 1990s is one way to find simpler image editors across the board. But if you’re using an image editor for the first time, a crowded screen of tools, mini-windows and menus is likely to prove a brain-frying experience.
That’s not such a problem if you’re familiar with the package and know where everything is. Over time, image editors have become more and more bloated with options and tools. The original Kai's Photo Soap, circa 1997.