PaintShop Pro X5 Review - why 3.4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Oct 18, 2019

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What is PaintShop Pro X5?

Corel PaintShop Pro X6 is a photo editing software that can help users to turn their snapshots into beautiful images. The software comes with user-friendly editing and designing tools that’s perfect for both beginners and experts. The latest version is built using the new 64-bit architecture to offer more speed than before.

Corel, the company behind Corel PaintShop Pro X6, was founded back in 1985. The company has more than 100 million active users globally and is also known for its product CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Corel DESIGNER. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, China and Taiwan.

Who is it best for?

Corel PaintShop Pro X6’s professional photo editing tools are perfect for both beginners and pro users. People who are looking for a Photoshop alternative or don’t know much about editing photos can try this software. The software is a TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award and 5/5 Softpedia Pick award winner.

Main features and functionalities

The latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro comes with 64-bit power, smart selection brush, auto selection, video learning, smart curve, enhanced RAW support, object extractor and easy layer creation features. The 64-bit performance can help users to do more in less time and enjoy better memory management and performance. The auto selection tool can help users to quickly select a person or an object in an area and enclosed the desired area. The software supports third-party plugins so users can get the most out of this software using third-party plugins.

The scripting engine of this photo editing software can handle the repetitive and common tasks faster. It can automate almost any action using its record script feature. The High Dynamic Range tool can help users to create stunning photos using more exposure and intense visual contrast. Users who don’t know much about editing images can try exclusive PaintShop Pro tutorial sessions and built-in Discovery Center to learn things quickly and easily. Other notable features are: ReallusionFaceFilter 3, Athentech Imaging, smart photo fix and portrait retouching.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $60 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 3.2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for PaintShop Pro X5.

Pros

• Corel PaintShop Pro X6’s photo editing tool is perfect for both beginners and pro users
• Corel PaintShop Pro X6 is easy-to-use and pocket-friendly comparing to other similar tools
• The latest 64-bit processing version of Corel PaintShop Pro X6 can help users to do more in less time
• The sharing and organizing feature of this photo editing tool works better than other similar tools
• The photo editing tool doesn’t require any subscription and offers a 30 day money back guarantee for users

Cons

• Corel PaintShop Pro X6 is only compatible with Windows which can be a problem for some users
• Corel PaintShop Pro X6’s RAW editing capabilities are very limited and needs improvement
• The importing function of Corel PaintShop Pro X6 is weak comparing to other similar tools
• The photo editing tool works slowly sometimes which can be a problem for some users
• People who are used to Photoshop can find this software difficult to use at first

How it stacks up?

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