Photobie is an image editor that offers all the standard editing and paint tools, as well as image layers and support for Photoshop (.8bf) plug-ins and several other features that are usually not found in free image editors. The program also includes screen capture tools, an image browser, a GIF animation tool and a Flash player, as well as photo frames, channel adjustments and more. The documentation is somewhat lacking but an active support forum can help you along if you run into problems.Installs an additional product or toolbar unless you opt-out during setup. (OpenCandy) info

Pros: Layer support; can be used with Photoshop plug-ins; create GIF animations too.Cons: Outdated interface; limited documentation