[urkson]

I am looking for the best (features and cost) software that allows cutting and pasting on scanned photos

[Nebastion]

Sorry DoubleHelix is absoloutley right.

[DoubleHelix]

What do you mean by "cutting and pasting on scanned photos"? You can use Paint to cut and paste chunks of a photo, but I'm guessing that you're looking to something other than that.

I wouldn't recommend downloading and installing any of the programs Nebastion linked to. That's likely just the results of a random web search, and installing junk on your computer is only going to lead to more problems.

[Knotbored]

Explain a little better what you are attempting to do. Cut and paste is about the simplest thing to do unless you are trying something unusual such as removing one face from a crowd. With a better explanation its likely someone here can give instructions of either something already on your computer, or a free safe download.

[Soundy]

There are dozens of free options out there, listing the features of those alone would take pages.

A little more detail as to what you're trying to accomplish would help us narrow down the list.

[Noyb]

Sound like you mean "Cloning" ... But Copy n Paste (or inserting) is also available.
Best Price ... Best features ... Short of the professional Photoshop.

[Leec65]

paint shop pro was solded to Corel a few years back, the last one that Jasc had out 9 which you can get for free here

http://www.oldversion.com/Paint-Shop-Pro.html#download

I have been using this for about 6-7 years and it's a great little programe

[urkson]

For the last few years, at Christmas time, I go through the family photo archives and pull out photos long forgotten and present a framed photo to my wife of 40 years. Some bring tears some bring laughter. It is something the whole family looks forward to now. I wanted to bring a diffrent slant this year by transplanting heads. So I need a program that I can accomplish this feat. I do not mind paying whatever but the main criteria is user friendly.

Thanks much

[Leec65]

What you want then is "Arcsoft Funhouse" if you have 2 photo you can put the face of one in the other one plus match the skin tone here is the link to it

http://www.arcsoft.com/en/products/funhouse/

[Noyb]

That sounds like a fun Project.
I'm not sure what tools the Gimp has .. But this would be user friendly in Elements ..
After you spend about a year learning how to use all the tools and keyboard shortcuts...
And having the training videos would be a big help

I'll bet .. If you wanted .. And attached some projects and instructions ...
They might magically get new Faces .. While you're learning.

I also like adding speech balloons for a extra touch of humor ...

[Danyo]

Theres another program call "FaceSwapper" by Luxand thats user friendly.