PaintShop Pro Version-to-Version Comparison

Features

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X7

Enhanced! Layer workflow – Drag a layer from one image to another and drop itinto the Layers palette in any order you wish.

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Enhanced! HDR photo merge – Blend multiple exposures to create striking HighDynamic Range (HDR) photos.

Places – Map your photos to real-world locations. Easily add, view and manageyour photo collection with Places.

People – Use face recognition technology to help identify and tag the peoplein your photos.

64-bit performance – Load large files faster, quickly make adjustments and handle more images at once with new 64-bit architecture.

Video learning – Watch and learn from a library of helpful video tutorialsin the Discovery Center.

Plugin support – Enjoy support for 64-bit versions of third-party pluginsand Adobe Photoshop plugins.

Enhanced! RAW support – Manage and save IPTC metadata in your RAW image files,for more control over file information.

Quick selection tools – Easily select an object or area by dragging a selectionwindow over the desired spot with Auto Selection. Or try the Smart Selection brushto quickly make a selection by brushing over a sample of the desired area.

Perfectly Clear by Athentech Imaging – Apply robust, one-click imagecorrections with award-winning intelligent photo correction technology.

Creative collection – Includes dozens of brushes, textures androyalty-free backgrounds.

Reallusion FaceFilter3 – Create beautiful portraits with versatilephoto retouching tools.

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New! Magic Fill – Easily erase an unwanted part of your photo and replace itwith a seamlessly matching background.

New! Text and Shape Cutting tools – Instantly create photo objects by usinga text or shape to clip underlying photos or imagery.

New! Color Materials Palette – Find the color, texture or pattern you want fast withthis redesigned palette, and create your own custom palettes to save your selections.

New! Image dialog – Choose from common sizes for photo, print, web graphics,multimedia or other projects to start projects quickly.

New! Quick Preview for Instant Effects – See the results of your Instant Effectsimmediately before applying the changes to your image.

New! Smart Edge – Choose this content-aware feature with brushes to help youkeep your brushstrokes “inside the lines”.

New! XMP support – With XMP support for RAW images, PaintShop Pro X7can now read and import data saved in XMP files.

Enhanced! Redesigned dialogs – Enjoy easier editing with a redesign of eightpopular effects, including Selective Focus, Vignette, Retro Lab, Graduated Filter,Depth of Field, Red Eye Removal and more.

Enhanced! Faster brushes – Enhance photos quickly with more responsive brushes,including the improved Paint Brush, Airbrush and retouching brushes.

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Sharing options – Additional social media integration lets you upload your photossimultaneously to your Facebook, Flickr, and Google+ accounts.

Scripts – Speed up common and repetitive tasks using the scripting engine and guide for batch edits.

Photo Blend – Easily add moving objects and preview alignment with AutoBrush enhancement.

Graduated Filter effect – Interactive gradient controls allow you to simulate theeffect of using graduated filters with your camera lens.

Retro Lab™ – Apply old-school color and contrast inspired by early lo-fi cameras.

Instant Effects palette – Transform photos by applying dozens of unique creativeeffects inspired by vintage photographs, film styles and more.

Share My Trip – Show off your travel photos with an interactive slideshow of yourtrip using Google Maps.

Enhanced! Easy batch processing – Make adjustments to one photo, then applythose changes to multiple photos.

Object Extractor – Quickly and precisely isolate and remove from an image. Now you can work with extra-large image files thanks to 64-bit.

Visible Watermark – Trademark and brand your photos and your photography.

Selective Focus – Mimic the effect of expensive tilt-shift lenses and turn a scene intoa miniature world.

Fill light and clarity – Brighten shadowy areas of a photo while preserving the restof the image.

RAW Lab – Make non-destructive adjustments to your RAW images. Easily restoredetail in overly exposed areas, correct white balance and more.

Integrated Organizer – Access the organizer in any workspace, create custom traysand use thumbnails and previews to organize and select photos fast.

Photo Management Tools – Find Photos by People and Places. Catalog, search,rate and tag your photos so you can quickly find your favorites.

Smart Carver™ – Seamlessly remove unwanted objects from your imageswith the enhanced 64-bit Smart Carver.

Adjustment Layers

Digital Camera Noise Removal & Chromatic Aberration Removal Filters

Makeover Tools – Remove blemishes, whiten teeth, brighten eyes, painton a tan, and thinify your subjects

History Palette & Selective Undo

Cloning and Scratch Remover tools

Straighten, Perspective & Lens Distortion Correction Filters

Vector Drawing tools

Web graphics: Image Optimizer, Rollover Creator and Image Slicer & Mapper

Color Changer Tool

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