Easy photo editing and digital art projects
Corel® PhotoImpact® X3 combines easy-to-use photo-editing tools with inspiring photo projects and digital art to make digital photography and image creativity fun, fast and easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I upgrade to Corel® PhotoImpact® X3?
- What can PhotoImpact X3 do for me?
- What other programs can I use with PhotoImpact X3?
- What extra bonus items do I get?
- How can I upgrade to PhotoImpact X3?
- Do I need to uninstall PhotoImpact 12 when I upgrade?
- How can I migrate EasyPalette, My Gallery & My Library settings and content from PhotoImpact 12 to PhotoImpact X3?
Why should I upgrade to Corel® PhotoImpact® X3?
PhotoImpact X3 offers several new features and improvements over previous versions, including:
- Enhanced ExpressFix photo editing
- New cropping and composition tools
- New photo projects like comic strips, collages and greeting cards
- Matched sets of graphics for video enthusiasts
- 2 FULL packages of bonus software: Corel® Painter™ Essentials 3 and Corel® MediaOne® Plus digital media management
What can PhotoImpact X3 do for me?
If you've ever wanted one package that does it ALL, look no further.
- Digital photography – enhance your photos with photo-editing tools that are incredibly easy to use yet feature professional techniques
- Integrated Web tools – visually create entire Web pages containing interactive rollovers and buttons, as well as JavaScript effects, without the hassle of coding
- Graphic imaging tools – explore a host of features for Web and creative design
- Productivity functions – work with a number of image files simultaneously for maximum speed and ease
- Composition tools – includes Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio crop tools
- Enhanced UI and updated ExpressFix – includes new straighten and crop tools
- Graphic art – get creative with image-editing tools like the new Cloud Pen
- Corel® Painter™ Essentials 3 – turn your photos into stunning paintings in 3 steps
- Video graphics – create professional-looking graphics for slide shows, videos, DVDs and more. Includes Slideshow Prep Wizard, enhanced DVD Menu Maker, and matching DVD content for Corel® VideoStudio® and Corel® MovieFactory®.
What other programs can I use with PhotoImpact X3?
PhotoImpact X3 is a great companion tool for video-editing and DVD authoring applications like VideoStudio and MovieFactory. You can create compelling graphics for your movies, including DVD menus, special effects, overlay objects and eye-popping titles. PhotoImpact X3 makes it easy to achieve professional results with both your photos and videos.
What bonus items do I get?
PhotoImpact X3 delivers the best value for money on the market. Users and reviewers are amazed by its 1,398 royalty-free images, 2,221 Web elements, 3,270 customizable effects, 3 full applications, and wealth of features for photo editing, graphic design and Web creation. Photo Explorer has been replaced by our new photo and video organizer, Corel® MediaOne® Plus. In addition to offering simple photo and video management, this application offers an easy online backup solution from our partner, Sharpcast.
Panorama stitching (COOL 360™) is integrated right into PhotoImpact X3, and has been enhanced to allow vertical as well as horizontal panoramas.
We are also excited to be able to include a full version of Corel Painter Essentials 3. This makes it easy to convert photos into paintings using technology from the award-winning Corel® Painter™ product. There's simply nothing else like it.
How can I upgrade to PhotoImpact X3?
To purchase the upgrade version of this product, you must own a previous licensed version of:
- PhotoImpact 12 Full/Upgrade/SE
- PhotoImpact 11 Full/Upgrade/SE
- PhotoImpact 10 Full/Upgrade/SE/SE Basic
You can purchase the upgrade version at a computer retail store or online from the Corel Store.
Do I need to uninstall PhotoImpact 12 when I upgrade?
No, you don't need to uninstall PhotoImpact 12 before installing PhotoImpact X3. The installation program will ask you to enter your serial number for PhotoImpact 12 when it is detected. The Installer will install the complete PhotoImpact X3 program.
How can I migrate EasyPalette, My Gallery & My Library settings and content from PhotoImpact 12 to PhotoImpact X3?
You should first export your "My Gallery" and "My Library" files from PhotoImpact 12. Then import them into the PhotoImpact X3 EasyPalette.
