


PSP (as it was known in the day) could do quite a bit of what Photoshop did, it had layers and masking, support for graphics tablets, and for the majority of people who just wanted to be creative, was a very cost-effective option. Since then, Corel bought the program and invested in further development. So being able to offer them an alternative for around $200 meant I made a lot of sales of what was then PaintShop Pro Version 7. A lot of people came in asking for Photoshop and were understandably shocked when they were informed the price was $1500. Start of PaintShop Pro (PSP)Īpproximately 17 years ago I was working in retail selling computer hardware and software. Please note: this is a Windows-only program. I have a unique perspective, having used it over 17 years ago for the first time. Quick Customize - Pick and choose the tools you want on your Tools toolbar, and search for any tool using a handy alphabetical search.In this article, I will review the latest version of PaintShop Pro 2018. New gradients and patterns added New gradients and patterns added Essentials and Complete workspaces - Choose from two workspaces to work in, tailored to suit your workflow or skill level. New brushes added New brushes added NEW More Gradients, Patterns and Picture Tubes - Design with 30 new gradients, patterns and picture tubes - expanding your creative potential.


Color Palettes feature introduced Color Palettes feature introduced NEW More brushes - Discover 10 new brush tips for more creative options. Customize size of icons, scroll bars, nodes and lines Customize size of icons, scroll bars, nodes and lines NEW More Color Palettes - Choose from 10 new predefined harmonious color schemes, to save you time and effort in selecting and applying colors. Choose Small or Large text from the User Interface menu. Speed enhancements to Boot time, Depth of Field and Text Wrapping Speed enhancements to Boot time, Depth of Field and Text Wrapping NEW Customizable UI text size - Increase PaintShop Pro 2019's text size for better visibility.
