Paint shop pro 5 software

The name Paint Shop Pro should be familiar to every Windows Web author, and probably to quite a few others as well. Originally a shareware program, it became popular around version 2. Well, now it has reached its fifth incarnation, and a lot has changed. In this review I'll examine some of the main features of Paint Shop Pro 5.

First of all, what type of program is Paint Shop Pro exactly, and why would you want to use it? PSP is best described as a graphics or image manipulation program. You can use it to construct and design logos, lettering, simple pictures or cartoons, or graphics buttons for Web pages for example. You can also use it to cut, resize, recolour, modify, deform and basically transform photographs, clipart, and any kind of image file. What it's not meant for is creating eye-catching and detailed works of art, for which you would want a dedicated package such as Painter or Macromedia Freehand.

Here's a run down of some of the basic capabilities of PSP , which have been present in the latest versions. PSP can import graphics from TWAIN compatible devices such as scanners or cameras directly, and in version 5 includes direct support for Kodak digital cameras. You can also get your starting image from a screen grab function which can go off at a set time or be activated like a snapshot. Once you have your image, you can rotate, flip, invert, crop or move around sections of it, or the image as a whole.

You can apply what are called deformations, which involve warping the image to a particular shape or perspective. More interesting are filters, which give the image a special effect, ranging from embossing to blurring to random noise. You can also alter the image using the manipulation tools, which include several different selection tools, brushes, a retoucher automatically smooth out parts of your image , plus all the usual fill, shape, line and text tools.

With all these different things at your disposal it is very easy in PSP to do almost whatever you want to a particular image or photograph; seamlessly transport yourself to Paris, picture yourself standing side by side with the model of your dreams, give yourself that golden tan and shining smile that you've always wanted, or cut out your ex from a favourite photo.

You can play around with the program happily for hours. Users of previous versions of PSP will already be aware of the above, so let's move on to the new features which have appeared since version 4. Perhaps the most dramatic improvement is the inclusion of layers in Paint Shop's capabilities. Layers allow you to treat your image more as a three dimensional object. Here's an example. Suppose you create a logo which consists of a multicoloured sphere behind some intricate lettering.

Then you decide you want to change the colour of the sphere. In previous versions of Paint Shop , once you painted over the sphere with the lettering, it was very difficult to change what was underneath. You had to go around in all the gaps inside the letters and use the fill or brush tool. In version 5, each object that you place on the image is treated as a separate layer which can be isolated and worked on individually.

You can just switch to the sphere layer, change the colour to whatever you want, and then switch back to normal and see your image seamlessly altered. Accompanying the multiple layer facility is a long overdue Undo History.

PSP now keeps a record of all changes you make to your image and allows you to undo any individual change. Frame tool Place raster objects into shapes to accelerate the creation of digital layouts.

Draw frames for a placeholder or over a selected object, image or text. AI Background Replacement Use the powerful AI Background Replacement feature to detect people in a photo and automatically replace the background of an image. AI Portrait Mode Auto analyze and apply a complimentary bokeh blur to the background of your image for professional looking portraits guaranteed to standout.

AI Style Transfer Balance and control the colors in an image with the Color Matching feature, and manage the detail and texture with the Smooth Image option. Usability Enjoy a seamless user experience thanks to the enhanced Welcome screen offering a new Workspace tab with built-in tutorials and learning content. Upload your images captured with an Apple iPhone or iPad without converting the file format.

Creative content Get new brushes, color palettes, gradients, patterns, and picture tubes within PaintShop Pro, plus download new patterns from the Welcome Book. Stay informed about special deals, the latest products, events, and more from Microsoft Store. Available to United States residents. By clicking sign up, I agree that I would like information, tips, and offers about Microsoft Store and other Microsoft products and services.

Privacy Statement. Corel PaintShop Pro. See System Requirements. Try it for free. Available on PC. Show More. People also like. Get started with PaintShop Pro. AI Background Replacement: Easily detect, select, and replace backgrounds. AI Portrait Mode: Put the focus on the people in your photos and apply a bokeh blur to the background. Frame Tool: A fast and flexible way to place images into shapes. Try out SmartClone to speed up tasks. Control the level of detail and colors in your stylized image.

What's new in this version NEW! TEXT: Create interesting projects, like a meme or a picture quote. Adjust fonts, size, styles, alignment and more with a complete set of typography tools. RAW: Enjoy complete control over your images including before and after views and a large preview option.