Corel Paint Shop Pro Vs Adobe Photoshop
Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop are the most widely recognized digital photo editing software programs available. Both programs are used by professional and amateur photographers. With similar editing commands in both packages, the choice between them can be difficult.
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Features
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Cropping photos, adjusting exposure, sharpening images and removing blemishes are common editing tools found in both programs. Advanced users can colorize black and white images, erase unwanted backgrounds in photos, change an object's color and combine images for a montage.
Learning Curve
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Photoshop is far more expensive but it has become the industry standard for professionals. The steep learning curve is minimized by a multitude of books, online support and tutorials, and training seminars offered by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Plus, Photoshop can be integrated with all of Adobe's software products.
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Considerations
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Paint Shop Pro's lower price and intuitive menus make it an attractive package for the amateur or occasional user. Books and tutorials are available, and fixing images can be done automatically or by manually changing a photo's parameters.
Incidentals
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Both packages are available for Windows-based PCs and Macs. They are updated as needed and new versions are usually released every two years. Current owners of either package can purchase new version upgrades at an even lower cost.
The Future
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Photoshop will likely continue its dominance among professional photographers because of its vast array of tools. Paint Shop Pro will always appeal to the casual photographer thanks to its cost. However, Photoshop's inexpensive little brother, Photoshop Elements, may eventually convert some Corel users to Adobe's products.
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