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PaintShop Photo Resources

If you're looking for a little inspiration, a tutorial, or resources to help you make the most of your software, you've come to the right place. Whether you want to talk with other users in the User Forum, learn a new technique by following a step-by-step tutorial, or see how other people are using their software by reading a Customer Profile, you'll find everything you need to make the most of your Corel software here.

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PaintShop Tutorials

  • Written Tutorials

    Get the most out of Corel PaintShop with these written tutorials. Either follow on-screen or print out to have by your side, these tutorials are a great way to help you get the most out of your software and your photographs.

  • Video Tutorials

    Unleash your creativity with PaintShop Pro and learn how to get the most out of your favorite image editing software.

  • Demos

    Product demos including light painting and light animation

  • Create your own holiday card

    With Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo IX and Corel® Snapfire™ Plus, you can create a truly unique holiday card to send to all your friends and family. Not only will you get to share your photos with the people you care about; you'll be able to amaze them with your creativity and thoughtfulness.

  • Express the feelings of your heart through a warm e-card

    Express the feelings of your heart through a warm e-card

  • Reverse Text on a Path

    We see it everywhere, curvy, curly, circular text, but did you know you can do create that look in Paint Shop Pro? You can! With this tutorial we'll show you how to create reverse text on a path.

  • Make Your Own Vignette Frame

    Everyone loves the classy look of a vignette frame on their photo. Now, with Paint Shop Pro Photo you can make your own customized frame complete with a background color you choose! It’s easy, and we’ll show you how to do it with this tutorial.

  • Add Depth of Field to Your Photos

    One mark of a professionally created photo is depth of field - a blending of in-focus and out-of-focus areas that is usually produced with fancy lenses and special camera settings. In the past, creating depth of field in your digital photos required a long, tricky process. Now, however, Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo XI lets you create this professional look in only a few minutes.

  • Change Colors in an Instant

    Corel® Paint Shop Pro™ Photo IX lets you change the colors in your pictures so easily that it seems like magic. With just a few clicks, you can change blue to orange, or brown to bright pink. You can even make a red dress blue, or see whether you look better in green!

  • Learn How to Fix Photos the Smart Way

    Smart Photo Fix is the best way to correct color, exposure, and lighting problems in your photos. By completing this tutorial, you'll see how Smart Photo Fix analyzes your photo and suggests corrections with just a single click. Before you apply the corrections, you can fine-tune them to create just the look you want.

  • Give a Makeover - It's Easy!

    With Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo's amazing set of Makeover Tools, you can remove blemishes, whiten teeth, and even brush on a tan in seconds! Improving the appearance of the people in your photos has never been easier.

  • Remove Distractions From Your Photos

    Cropping is the quickest and easiest way to improve the composition of your photos. The enhanced Crop tool in Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo XI makes it easier than ever to control the size and alignment of your crop window.

  • Put the Crop Tool to Work for You

    Cropping is the quickest and easiest way to improve the composition of your photos. The enhanced Crop tool in Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo XI makes it easier than ever to control the size and alignment of your crop window.

  • Remove Photo Backgrounds with the Background Eraser

    The Background Eraser lets you easily remove unwanted backgrounds while retaining the fine detail in your photos. It's great for when you want to cut something out of a photo and pop it into a new one! With this tutorial we'll show you how easy it is to use the Background Eraser.

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PaintShop Pro Webinars

Recorded Sessions

Shop Class: Introduction to scripts in PaintShop Pro with expert, Cassel Creation

Join PaintShop Pro expert, Cassel Creations, as she demonstrates the power and flexibility of using scripts in PaintShop Pro. Whether you use them to save time on repetitive tasks like resizing images, for adding creative touches, or for extending what PaintShop can do for you, even the simplest script can be a game changer.

Unlock the power of PaintShop Pro and learn what scripts can do for you in this FREE webinar!

Create stunning HDR images with author, Ken McMahon

Join Ken, author of PaintShop Pro X4 for Photographers, as he shows you how to create stunning High Dynamic Range images. Ken will be giving away a free copy of his new book to one lucky webinar attendee!

In this webinar you will learn:

  • What HDR photography is
  • Techniques for capturing HDR images
  • How to use new Exposure Merge tools to combine multiple images
  • Experimenting with creative options to get outstanding results

Shop Class: Photography 101 - Advice for the aspiring photographer

Join our very own photographer and multi-talented Product Manager, Craig Copley, as he shares his tips and suggestions to help you improve your photography. Whether you're simply curious about the difference between those manual camera settings, or are looking for ways to improve your techniques, Craig will show you some guidelines for taking better photos and how to correct common problems with PaintShop Pro X4.

Shop Class: Masking and selections in PaintShop Pro

Learn how to use masking and selections tools to combine images or add creative touches to your work.

  • Mask layers
  • Selection tools
  • Layer types and adjustments
  • Removing objects from backgrounds

Shop Class: Makeover tips in PaintShop Pro

Discover easy techniques to look your best with PaintShop Pro:

  • Remove blemishes
  • Whiten teeth
  • Change eye color
  • Or go extreme with body sculpting

Shop Class: Create the perfect photo postcard!

Discover easy techniques for:

  • Creating a hand painted black & white effect to your photos
  • Adding frames and borders
  • Adding a personal message with text and graphics

PaintShop Pro X4 Launch: New and Optimized Features

Join Product Manager Craig Copley and Product Marketing Manager Evelyn Watts as they introduce some of the key new features in PaintShop™ Pro X4, including:

  • A redesigned workspace that optimizes your photo-editing environment
  • The High Dynamic Range (HDR) module, which lets you experiment with photos at different tonal ranges to create perfectly exposed images
  • The Photo Blend tool that allows you to combine elements from different photos taken of the same scene
  • Adjustment layers, which let you edit your photos while leaving your original background image untouched

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