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Nearly all of my illustrations are created or modified by Paintshop Pro; you can view my portfolio at http://mjarts.com/portfolio.html
The feature I like best is that Paintshop Pro works with psd files--Photoshop files. The greatest feature of the Photoshop file is that it allows one to work with layered transparent backgrounds. With a layered transparent background, one can create illustrations in the same manner as the early Disney animations--paintings on transparent backgrounds, that when stacked, become a symphony of images. In that sense Paintshop Pro is very similar to GIMP. Both programs allow one to work with any type of image, and have very intuitive controls.
I have Photoshop on my computer, and use some of that programs filters; but Photoshop, for me, is a very non-intuitive program. To use Photoshop effectively one needs to use keystroke combinations that aren't in my brain, and don't make much sense.. Most of my work is done with a mouse, and while I use a few of Paintshop's keystrokes for altering contrast, hue, saturation and lightness, for the most part I use a mouse.
I use very old versions of Paintshop Pro--versions created by JASC back in the nineties, when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Paintshop Pro 6 and 8 both work in a W10-64 bit environment; I use version 8 for most of my work; I use version 6 for drafting. Version 6 is less of a memory hog, but it has limitations when using deformations.
I also use Paintshop Pro 8 for photo enhancement. I also use Lightroom for certain features; and need to use Photoshop to work with some aspects of RAW images. Most of my photo enhancement work is done using Paintshop Pro 8's built-in features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The ONLY feature found in Photoshop that I can't find in my old Paintshop Pro versions in a 32-bit environment, is the retention of transparent backgrounds for png files created in Photoshop. In a 64-bit environment, this problem seems to have disappeared. The old versions of Paintshop Pro, in a 32-bit environment, will automatically flatten a png image created with a transparent background.
I'm a 'if it ain't broke...' kind of guy; I don't need to buy the latest software in order to do my work, when the software I use still works. I have CS5 installed in my Graphics computer that I use for video production; and there are tons of features available that I rarely explore. I don't like Adobe any more than I like Microsoft. I would probably have the same problems with Apple. I don't like computer manufacturers telling me what I have to do in order to use their product; I come from a pre-computer business world; and learned my skills while computer were new, and far more flexible. Before the companies became Galactic Empires... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Decent photo editor, but features are hard to find and use
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Paintshop Pro is a unique and ideal looking and ideally working software for incredible photo editing and graphics creating with ease.
It has the best, attractive and latest work station with a good variety and functionality of tools in it like layering, filters, colourising, contrast and manay more features like this too.
Having a fully customizable tool according to the user experience and preference. Also having a good processing, fast and accurate developing and content creating.
Very easy to integrate and navigate with multiple applications and web pages tabs, offering good quality of work.
Its the best and recommended application to all the new users and new graphics designers, it is best for graphics creating and modifying work. As it is having advanced functionality and advanced automated features in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Paintshop Pro is a powerful application but sometimes crashing of the software is frequent due to heavy processing and detailed image processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like that Paintshop Pro offers various bundles for different occasions; for individuals to use or for business or even businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
You often have to pay for the most prestigious tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The user interface of PaintShop Pro typically includes a workspace with various panels for tools, layers, and other functions. Users can customize the workspace to fit their preferences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Learning curve for PaintShop Pro to be steeper compared to other graphic design software. This can be particularly true for beginners who are new to image editing and design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Whether you're looking for quick one click solutions / working towards advanced photo editing, harness the efficiency and simplicity of AI alongside a customizable set of tools for a faster and easier editing experience, paintshop/coral advance/pro is really good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes lot of options names are not familer enough, as the experience if Photoshop has been build. Hence editing becomes difficult. Also this should have more features under creation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
After using the Paintshop Pro i realised that this is best editing software where i can enhance my pictures and videos and transform them into extraordinary animation. Its is so easy to use and very user friendly that i can photomirage my pictures and edit my videos into design projects with animation that make my social media account more extraordinary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
For me, Paintshop Pro is best to edit my images as it's available with so many editing tools like special effects , patterns, textures and many more. We can download it for free from website and its time saving we can easily enhance our image with powerful batch processing. I will totally recommend this Painshop Pro to my colleagues for editing images and videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
For me, Paintshop Pro is the best image editing software with so many features like painting, background editing, and more. After using this software any image can be transformed into Mirage or in animation and it tuned out to be so beautiful that it grabs all the attention on social media platforms. After using it I feel it's so easy to use as a user I am totally loving it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing, I like each and every feature of Paintshop Pro like photo Mirage, it turns the image into a beautiful animation that gets standout on my blog page. Paintshop Pro is very easy to use and very user-friendly. In this, we can add animation according to our needs with mind-blowing results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It supports layers just like Photoshop and is easy to use for both beginners and advanced tools for more advanced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It feels like an imitation of the Photoshop software but without the smoothness of operation in image processing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Paintshop Pro, Correct Lighting, Croping.. editing all areas of a photo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Compared to other graphic design software, PaintShop Pro's learning is hard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
