Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2

This is the main editing software that I have as I cannot afford CS2/3. What do you guys think of it? Is it any good?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Simek on September 18, 2008 at 8:26am

I've also been using PaintShop Pro for years but version 8, is version X much better?

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Permalink Reply by Brian Yeo on September 19, 2008 at 12:04pm

Well I have only been using PSP X2 for a while now and am still getting used to it! But it come across as fairly easy to use so far. I will be doing more experimenting over the coming weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Menke on September 8, 2008 at 11:07am

I have been wondering the same thing. I have PSP X as my computer cannot support the current PS and also it is too pricey. I see that the PSP X2 has a couple of new features. I, however, do use Photoshop LE for curve and color adjustments.

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Permalink Reply by Elmer on September 18, 2008 at 8:50am

I have been using the new? psp photo X2 for a couple of months. I find it much easier to use than an old PS that I have. I just received a upgrade yesterday via internet and have not dug into it yet. I'm not one to use a bunch of artsy things, rather I try do all the variables before taking the shot. There are deals on the internet where PSP P X2 can be purchased for 50 to 95 dollars. Compared to CS3 it is a very real bargain.

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Permalink Reply by Earl E. Gibson on September 18, 2008 at 8:53am

I do not have PhotoShop, but I do have Lightroom. I am still learning more about it and really like it. I used to have PSP long ago and always liked it.

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Permalink Reply by Terri on September 19, 2008 at 5:07pm

I have it and occationally use it because there are things in it that CS3, elements or PS6 don't offer. But believe it or not most of my editing is done on the plain Jane Adobe elements. I learned on it and I like it. I don't think the editing software really matters, it's how well you use it. Just my opinion. ; > )

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Permalink Reply by Murray Edwards on October 7, 2008 at 3:32pm

I rather spend my time taking photographs than staring at the computer screen. I've been using PSP Photo for several years and for the most part it does nearly everything that want to do and for a fraction of the cost of CS. I just upgraded to X2 Ultra, it's got a few tools that can almost do what Lightroom2 which I also use. Really just depends on how quickly you want review, edit and put into production.

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Permalink Reply by Sean on October 22, 2008 at 9:07am

I work as a graphic designer and we use Corel Draw and photo-paint (which sucks). I transfer everything over to Photoshop CS (don't have the cash for CS4) it is the best of the best.

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Permalink Reply by plugsnpixels on November 7, 2008 at 12:03pm

Of course if you can afford it, you can't go wrong with Photoshop (any recent version). But there are a number of decent alternatives, among them PaintShop Pro.

As a Mac user I didn't give PSP much thought over the years, but now that Intel Macs can run Windows seamlessly, I make use of a number of WIndows-only software titles. See some of my work with PSP X2 here.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Moreno on November 7, 2008 at 5:27pm

I have been a user of PSPP X2 since it's release. In fact, I have used some version of Paint Shop Pro for quite some time. Since version 6 was released and back when Jasc owned it. Back on the subject of version X2, it has some powerful features for software under $100 U.S. dollars. You can make tubes that will blow Photshop away and the tubes can be used in photo's, drawings or alone. Some of the features are slow compared to Photoshop. Such as the freehand selection tool in PSPP is harder for me to use than the one in Adobe's graphics program.The selection process is harder to make than it is in Photoshop. But if your looking for user groups and support, you'll find far more free groups and information than you will for Photoshop. Do a Google of the two and find out for your self. From a user grade stand point, I would give Photoshop an A+ and PSPP X2 a B+.