PaintShop Photo Pro is the new name of Paint Shop Pro, one of the most popular and powerful photo editors out there.
The newest version of PaintShop Photo Pro includes all the tools you need to view, manage and edit your images, plus a vast collection of filters, effects and other elements that let you go creative with your photos.
Maybe this generous selection of editing tools is responsible for PaintShop Photo Pro's lengthy installation process.
PaintShop Photo Pro features a sleek, dark interface that can be quite confusing during the first few minutes of usage.
It has so many different windows, palettes and toolbars that it feels a bit overwhelming. Our advice here is to spend as much time as necessary customizing it to your needs and, of course, trying out all the program’s buttons and menus.
Once you get the knack of it, you’ll start realizing PaintShop Photo Pro is actually a very powerful image editor. You’ll be able to adjust photos with simple rotation, cropping and straightening tools, or retouch them with the Fix Red Eyes or the Scratch Remover tools.
PaintShop Photo Pro also includes utilities to create collages, add text and graphics and insert frames and borders, among other possibilities.
We especially liked the Express Lab, a special tool to quickly fix common image glitches.
PaintShop Photo Pro is a fully featured photo editor that takes a while to get to grips with, but which includes a wide array of powerful tools.
Recent changes
Smart Carver
Vibrancy
Object Extractor
On-Image Text Editing
HD Video Slideshows
Windows® 7 Compatibility
RAW Lab, Image Quality and Control
Easy Batch Processing
Photo Organizer
Speed and Performance
Express Lab
Pros
Large range of tools and effects
Support for layers
"Express Lab" to quickly fix photos
Cons
Lengthy installation process
Requires a Corel account
Overwhelming interface
