When you first open up Corel PaintShop Pro X8 you're welcomed by the Manage screen but you can switch to another work area with ease by selecting the appropriate tab found towards the top of the interface. There's also a PDF guide and 'getting started' windows built into the software which provide an overview of tools / features. Plus, a variety of file formats are supported including RAW file support from more than 300 camera models.įor those new to the software, you can access the online help / learning centre and discovery centre where video and text tutorials can be viewed. To quicken the editing process, options to create batch edits, custom presets and scripting are also included. As well as those listed above, other tools you'll find in PaintShop Pro X8 include the Smart Selection Brush, various palettes for adjusting and sorting images, the Auto Selection tool, Magic Fill, HDR processing and much, much more.

PaintShop Pro X8 features 3 applications in one: Manage, Adjust and Edit which give you access to tools specific for that particular task, keeping the interface clean and making it easier to use / understand.

Cutter Preview for Shape Cutter and Text Cutter.

Tolerance setting on the Smart Selection Brush.

Here, we put it to the test to see how good the latest version really is. The software is designed for the photo enthusiast who wants software that can act as a photo manager, editor and adjustor in one easy-to-use package that won't break the bank.

The difference between the standard and Ultimate versions is that Ultimate comes with a collection of add-ons which includes AfterShot 2, on1 Perfect Effects 9.5 and Perfectly Clear 2 SE. There are also 64-bit and 32-bit versions available on download. You can buy PaintShop Pro X8 as a standard or ultimate edition, depending on what you want and how much budget you have. PaintShop Pro X8 is the latest version of PaintShop Pro and comes equipped with several new tools, enhanced features and of course, essential tools all photo editors rely on.

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