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Painter Reviews (59)

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Users consistently praise the software for its realistic brush simulation and ease of use, allowing artists to create stunning digital artwork that closely mimics traditional media. The extensive brush library and customization options enhance creativity, making it a preferred choice for many designers. However, some users note that it can be resource-intensive, leading to performance issues on lower-end devices.
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Michael A.
MA
Graphic Design | Illustrations | Brand Identity
Graphic Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It's fantastic!"
What do you like best about Painter?

I love the flexibility of the brushes and the workspaces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

I wish it was a little more compatible with other design programs. I'm always importing and exporting and then having to adjust any special effects that I've applied in other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Loïc L.
LL
Manager VM Tools & Guidelines
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Lots of new brushes but hard to blend in"
What do you like best about Painter?

I liked the variety of brushes and the use of the color panel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

I've found it hard to blend the colors together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good for people making the switch to digital"
What do you like best about Painter?

- Natural feeling brushes and paint mixing tools

- Highly customizable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

Compared to Photoshop, the options to add effects to the whole image are more limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adel S.
AS
Senior Artist
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Corel painter"
What do you like best about Painter?

It's the closest and stable approach to traditional media on digital environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

Image editing features aren't still very mush developed in therms of usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Graphic Design
AG
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The ideal mixed media digital translator. "
What do you like best about Painter?

The brush engine is very smooth and optimized for low cpu usage. I personally find the pastel and oil brushes to be the best. I also you somega 3rd party brushes quite often. (Mike T) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

The lack of ruler tools and group transforming without merging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gary G.
GG
Owner
Photography
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Use program to make art"
What do you like best about Painter?

The ability to use so many different styles of brushes (such as watercolor, charcoal, oil) and blend them with layers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

The version I use (12) can some times be clunky. An example is when I use big brushes for washes the program can not keep up with stylist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Arts and Crafts
UA
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Real Digital Art"
What do you like best about Painter?

Real 'traditional'-look artist tools in a digital format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

Cannot stand on its own and needs to be used alongside another program, ie Photoshop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Graphic Design
UG
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I love Corel "
What do you like best about Painter?

I like how the brushes respond to your Wacom pen perfectly. They behave just like traditional brushes. The tool knows it's for painting and doesn't try to do everything else art related like photoshop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

Customer service is hard to get a hold of, but once you get someone they ate helpful. The cost is such that I only but once every 3 or for versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Games
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amazing"
What do you like best about Painter?

the emulation of traditional media is amazing in Painter Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Painter?

well, sometimes the performance is pretty bad, thats why my main tool is other :P Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ram S.
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Ram Sahani
Last activity over 3 years ago

Interior Designer

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