Review by Gadgetman

I have been using the Corel PaintShop Pro software since its earliest version and it is still the main photo-editing software I use everyday among other photo-editing software including the PhotoShop. What I like about the Corel PaintShop Pro software are its ease of use and the wealth of features for general quick /easy and the more advanced photo editing.

Here are some of the features I use most often for quick editing :nn- smart photo fix : allows a 1-click photo enhancement with real time review and adjustment to our likingn- various photo brushes (clone brush, scratch remover etc) for quick touch-up of the photosn- white balance adjustment for the perfect color balancingn- skin smoothing which makes us look years youngernnThe software comes with a wealth of advanced features including layering, masking, vector objects, stack filters, raw processing and a variety of photo effects.

This latest version is noticeably faster including the program start-up and the more CPU intensive tasks like skin smoothing and such. It also comes with new features such as magic move which allows us to move an object with an intelligent algorithm to fill the background. There are also bonus CDs including the Perfect Effects, Corel AfterShot, Perfectly Clear SE, and creative collection which enhance our capabilities for photo editing.

For those who are looking a reasonably priced photo editing software with easy-to-use interface and advanced features, this is one to consider.