It is well thought out, and I found it cool to use the Adjust mode for a quick, initial look, then move to Edit mode for further refinements. Overall, I really like the three mode interface that PaintShop Pro provides. It is also context-sensitive, so any selected tool will provide you the info you need to use it. And, even if you are new to the software, the Edit mode is not too intimidating, as you have full help with a 'learning center' panel to the right, which can guide you with any task. This is also where you can use content-aware object removal, and get down to other serious editing work. The Edit mode is the full deal, where you get access to all the tools and can work with layers. The standard version is what I am reviewing here.

The Ultimate version adds in the new AfterShot 3 RAW photo editor, Perfectly Clear 2 SE automatic photo correction, and the new Live Screen Capture screen recording. PaintShop Pro X9 is available in both a standard and an ultimate version. Though you might immediately see a program built for photographers, there is so much more to PaintShop Pro, that it can be a central part of most any workflow. PaintShop Pro has a very wide ranging user-base, where photographers, graphic designers, and even video producers can enjoy and employ it in any number of instances. The new PaintShop Pro X9 does more to boost your creativity, with exciting new features, time-saving tools, and a more intuitive work environment. And, perhaps, it just might pull more users away from their current subscription plans elsewhere. It sports an abundance of new and exciting features to make it easier than ever to make your photos, and designs, look their very best. Corel's recently released PaintShop Pro X9 shows this even more. But, one way for sure that puts PaintShop Pro ahead is ease of use. And, I would say as an image editor and design tool, it's a slim gap between the two in what each program offers.

Corel's PaintShop Pro image editing software has been an affordable, and widely-known, alternative to Adobe's Photoshop for a long time.

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