[melismak]

I am a new Mac user. I am trying to export a large graphic file to Word (having captured it in Preview and then saved it as a .tiff file). However, I need to remove a few imperfections from the graphic--I need something with an eraser, or something that will let me just remove a few tiny key elements from the graphic. Any ideas?

I would really appreciate any help you can spare. I don't have Photoshop yet, or that would obviously be my best bet (planning to buy it for cheap from my university next week, though).

[bluedog]

IMAGE EDITORS (free or opensource licenses)
LiveQuartz - a basic image drawing/layout app with layers, can import PDF files as a layer
LiveQuartz Image Editor 1.6.3 - MacUpdate

InkScape - a vector-based opensource graphics editor, functionality similar to Adobe Illustrator or Freehand
Inkscape 0.44.1 - MacUpdate

GIMP - a raster-based opensource graphics editor, with functionality similar to Adobe Photoshop
GIMPshop 2.2.11 - MacUpdate (with more photoshop like menuing)
Gimp.app 2.2.11 - MacUpdate (traditional GIMP menus)

Seashore - raster-based free image editor, more basic than Photoshop but comparable
Seashore 0.1.8p3 - MacUpdate

Seashore is probably your best bet for what you're looking for. GIMP is *very* capable but less like Paint and more like Photoshop.

[melismak]

You're the best!! Gimpshop and Seashore will be perfect. I've already fixed my issue with Seashore. Thank you, you made my day!