Create backgrounds and objects?

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

What program can i use to create backgrounds and display objects?? (Windows)

#2

You mean graphics?

#3

Some options from other forum posts:

http://forums.coronalabs.com/topic/38187-whats-your-setup/?hl=%2Bwhat+%2Bprograms#entry198280

http://forums.coronalabs.com/topic/38926-level-editor-selection/?hl=%2Bwhat+%2Bprograms

I think the general idea is that any graphics program, from Adobe’s full product suite to the free/open-source Gimp, are usable. It comes down to which ones you know (if any) and which is quickest for you to learn.  

FWIW, I’ve had good success with Gimp and Inkscape (shares code with Gimp).

#4

1.photoshop but that cost some money 2.gimp 3.if you are really disparate Microsoft paint

#5

You mean graphics?

#6

Some options from other forum posts:

http://forums.coronalabs.com/topic/38187-whats-your-setup/?hl=%2Bwhat+%2Bprograms#entry198280

http://forums.coronalabs.com/topic/38926-level-editor-selection/?hl=%2Bwhat+%2Bprograms

I think the general idea is that any graphics program, from Adobe’s full product suite to the free/open-source Gimp, are usable. It comes down to which ones you know (if any) and which is quickest for you to learn.  

FWIW, I’ve had good success with Gimp and Inkscape (shares code with Gimp).

#7

1.photoshop but that cost some money 2.gimp 3.if you are really disparate Microsoft paint