Corel Paint Shop Photo Pro X3
| Usability | 4.0 | |
| Importing Images | 3.5 | |
| Photo Editing | 4.5 | |
| Photo Sharing | 4.0 | |
| Output Capabilities | 4.5 | |
| Organization | 4.0 | |
| Support | 4.0 | |
| Overall Rating | 4.0 |
Corel Paint Shop Pro Overview
Many of the same features used for editing that are found in Adobe Photoshop are also included in Corel Paint Shop Pro. Even if you're new at photo editing and at making graphics, this program will enable you to express your creativity to the full. You'll enjoy the many new features for working with photos and graphics. Since this software is more reasonably priced, you'll save some money too. It may take some time to get up to speed, but you're going to love your results.
Usability
Despite the tremendous amount of high-end professional tools available through Paint Shop Pro, the developers at Corel found a way truly make you feel like each and every one is right at your fingertips. Work on even the most complicated photo editing tasks without feeling lost in the software.
Importing Images
Many types of images can be imported using Corel Paint Shop Pro including photos from your digital camera, scanned images, screen caps and custom brushes.
Photo Editing
Photo editing has never been easier thanks to Corel Paint Shop Pro Editing. The program really does make photo editing much simpler, especially since it provides a one-click solution to automatically adjust color, brightness, contrast and more of an image. While a one-click method is a great way to start the editing process, there are times when you need more control. Corel Paint Shop Pro Editing includes a tool called Smart Photo Fix that allows you to manually tweak the image to get the exact results you were looking for. This feature also displays your fixes in real time so that you can always see what the end result will look like. Artifacts from image compression are an easy fix with the One Step Noise Removal tool, and the Color Balance Editor makes changing the color temperature of your image easier than ever before.
Photo Sharing
Corel Photo Shop Pro lets you share your work in a wide variety of ways. With one click e-mail capabilities and instant sharing of photos with all popular social media sites, digital transfer of your files is a simple chore. If you are looking to print, utilize Paint Shop Pro's many printing templates that allow you to make proof sheets without the need to go to a professional.
Output Capabilities
Able to support files in over 70 different common formats, Corel Paint Shop Pro provides all the output options needed to work like a professional. Whether you are wrapping up a detailed image for your new website or simply printing a family photo for your grandmother, Paint Shop Pro is the ideal tool.
Organization
One of the many helpful features of Corel Paint Shop Pro is its organizing tool. With easy customization, a user-friendly interface and an intelligent memory function your projects will run smoothly every single time.
Support
Get all the help you need for Corel Paint Shop Pro thanks to their well-organized and highly rated Learning Center. This context-sensitive support system insures that you find the help you need without having to wade through unrelated topics that throw you off track. For more challenging issues, feel free to utilize their free e-mail support as well as their extensive listings of forums on the most common topics.