if i wasnt on a computer that got slowed down so much, the photoeditorexpress looks like a really great option but unfortunately, when i tried going there it did the same thing fotoflexer and ebay do to me which is grind my comp to a halt before eventually it shuts my browser down entirely.

i'm dl the trial version of the photoimpact.

the other problem is that i need to be able to add text. i don't know if photoimpact will allow it or not? i'm trying to create banners and headers and buttons.

thanks so much for all your suggestions.