Picasa replacement

I am a very satisfied long-time Picasa user but as you know Picasa is no longer supported, and Google has begun to disassemble it. It is no longer easy to export photos as attachments to emails. I need simple editing tools, a good filing and tracking system, the ability to export photos to family and friends as email attachments, and the ability to burn photo DVDs as required. I do not wish to store my photos (about 70GB) on the Cloud as Google increasingly wishes users to do.

I would happily pay for a continuation of a properly supported Picasa. As this is not likely to happen, will you be able to recommend a replacement that is simple? I do not need the functionality of Photoshop or even Elements, and I am put off by these programs’ apparent inability to cope with Windows 10 updates, which happen frequently. John Cunningham

There are cheap and ‘free’ tools out there, but they are often very dated or come with unexpected limitations or strings attached. The Elements Editor may be overpowered for your needs but the Elements Organizer – the other half of the package – is very good for browsing, organising and sharing photos, and it offers simple image enhancements, too. There are alternatives, such as PaintShop Pro or Cyberlink PhotoDirector, but Elements is the best one. Why not download the Elements trial and at least take a look? – Nigel Atherton, editor