Paintshop Pro 2022 is compatible with a wide range of image file formats, crucially JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, but it can also import raw files from over 800 different camera models and even opens Adobe Photoshop documents and PDFs. However, it is possible to run it on Windows-powered portable devices such as Microsoft Surface tablets as the application can be downloaded via the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, Corel Paintshop Pro 2022 only works with Windows 10, recommended version 1903 or later with the latest service pack (64-bit editions). Templates make it easy for users to fill pre-made designs with images and other graphical assets for quick results (Image credit: Future) But for this reason, the software doesn't rank highly in our round-up of the best photo editing apps. However, the speed is something beginners, or those new to image editing, could get used to and doesn’t make much difference on a casual usage basis. It’s sluggish to open and struggles to work with files when compared to other image editing software, which feels precarious to established editors who are used to working at a fast pace. The software is let down a little by its performance, even on faster laptops and desktop computers. Paintshop Pro 2022 performs well at the basics and lifts itself up from other comparable software by introducing user-friendly Artificial Intelligence features to give photos a boost with the click of a button. The new AI Style Transfer takes the style from a piece of art and effects photos to mimic this look.Ĭorel Paintshop Pro 2022 can’t quite compete with the big names of Phase One Capture One Pro 2021 and Adobe Photoshop when it comes to compatibility, synchronization, and professional-grade editing tools, but nor does it pretend to.

The AI Portrait mode works in a similar way by placing a bokeh blur effect on portraits to make it look like images were shot with a shallow depth of field. AI Background Replacement intelligently scans photos to cut out subjects automatically, allowing replacement backgrounds to be added with no manual cuts. The Frame tool allows quick masking of raster images to fit in specific shapes, great for graphic design work.

The 2022 version of Paintshop Pro is packed with new features, some of which are powered by machine learning AI.

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