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PaintShop Pro
PaintShop Pro
source
NamePaintShop Pro
DeveloperCorel
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
GenreRaster graphics editor
LicenseProprietary software

PaintShop Pro is a popular Raster graphics editor developed by Corel, a Canadian software company, in collaboration with Microsoft, Adobe Systems, and Google. It is widely used by National Geographic photographers, NASA engineers, and Pixar Animation Studios artists for its advanced features and user-friendly interface, similar to Adobe Photoshop and GIMP. PaintShop Pro has been recognized by PC Magazine, CNET, and ZDNet for its exceptional performance and value, making it a top choice among Digital photography enthusiasts and Graphic design professionals, including those at The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Forbes.

Introduction

PaintShop Pro is a powerful Image editing software that offers a wide range of tools and features, including Layers (digital image editing), Masking (computer graphics), and Color management, similar to those found in SketchUp, Autodesk Maya, and Blender (software). It is designed to meet the needs of Professional photography and Graphic design professionals, as well as Hobbyists and Enthusiasts, who work with Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras, and use Wacom tablets and Adobe Creative Cloud. PaintShop Pro is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7, and is used by Apple, IBM, and Dell professionals, as well as University of California, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University students.

History

The first version of PaintShop Pro was released in 1990 by Jasc Software, a company founded by Robert Voit, which was later acquired by Corel in 2004, around the same time as the Google IPO and the release of Windows XP. Since then, the software has undergone significant developments, with new features and tools being added regularly, including support for RAW image formats, HDR imaging, and Panorama photography, similar to Adobe Lightroom and Capture One. PaintShop Pro has been used by NASA to edit images of Mars and the International Space Station, and by National Geographic to edit images of Wildlife photography and Landscape photography, in collaboration with BBC, CNN, and Discovery Channel.

Features

PaintShop Pro offers a wide range of features, including Support for layers, Adjustment layers, and Layer masks, similar to those found in Adobe Illustrator and Sketchbook Pro. It also includes advanced tools for Image retouching, Noise reduction, and Sharpening, as well as support for Plugins, such as Topaz Labs and Nik Collection, which are also used by Phase One and Hasselblad professionals. Additionally, PaintShop Pro includes features such as Batch processing, Scripting, and Tutorials, which are similar to those found in Autodesk AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and are used by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and General Motors engineers.

Versions

Over the years, several versions of PaintShop Pro have been released, including PaintShop Pro 5, PaintShop Pro 7, and PaintShop Pro X9, each with new features and improvements, similar to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. The latest version, PaintShop Pro 2022, includes advanced features such as AI-powered editing tools, Content-aware fill, and Multi-camera support, which are similar to those found in DxO OpticsPro and Capture One, and are used by Leica, Fujifilm, and Olympus professionals. PaintShop Pro is also available in a Ultimate edition, which includes additional features and plugins, such as Corel AfterShot Pro and Corel PhotoMirage, which are similar to Adobe After Effects and Blackmagic Design Fusion.

System Requirements

To run PaintShop Pro, a computer must meet certain System requirements, including a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or Windows 11, at least 4 GB of RAM, and a Graphics card with at least 1 GB of VRAM, similar to the requirements for Autodesk Revit and SolidWorks. Additionally, a Multi-core processor and a Solid-state drive are recommended for optimal performance, similar to the requirements for Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, which are used by Hollywood and Bollywood professionals.

Reception

PaintShop Pro has received positive reviews from PC Magazine, CNET, and ZDNet, which have praised its advanced features, user-friendly interface, and value, similar to the reviews of Adobe Photoshop and GIMP. It has also been recognized by National Geographic, NASA, and Pixar Animation Studios for its exceptional performance and capabilities, and is used by University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University researchers, as well as Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal professionals. Overall, PaintShop Pro is a powerful and versatile Image editing software that is widely used by professionals and enthusiasts alike, including those at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Category:Raster graphics editors