Introduction
This guide is a prerequisite for the guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+setu.... It is not intended to be used as a standalone guide as it is used when integrating steps where I need standardized instructions. It will make
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Affinity Photo (Paid): My preferred choice due to RGB/8/16/32, CMYK, LAB/16, and TIFF RGB/32 color mode support and better high-end printer support. This also has features only found in CC/Legacy CS or full features which are automatic only in PSE. This is a one-time purchase; major upgrades are paid.
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Photoshop Elements (Paid): For most people, this is sufficient but with limitations NOT FOUND in CC/Legacy CS: Advanced functions are automatic only and only supports RGB/8/16* (*downgrades to RGB/8). HDR RGB/32 support is limited to JPG files. While it "works", there are restrictions not found in other programs or CC.
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DXO PhotoLab (Paid): This is similar to Lightroom before Adobe discontinued non-Saas Lightroom. This is a one-time purchase (3-seat license). I used the trial for this guide.
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Luminar Neo (Paid): This application is primarily AI driven. It can be purchased one-time or as a subscription. Subscriptions include all extensions (not included with one-time purchase).
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Free (Mac): There are fewer free Mac programs. However, Darktable (Gatekeeper bypass required) and GIMP run on Macs. There are also free apps in the App Store (NOTE: Most App Store apps push subscriptions!)
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Free (Windows): For Windows users, there are significantly more free apps available outside of App Stores. For example paint.net is Windows only, while GIMP and Darktable are available for Windows and Mac.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
