Entered CNET Catalog: 09/16/2006
SKU: PSPPXIENGPCA
Manufacturer: Corel Corp.
Manufacturer description
Filled with one-of-a-kind photo tools sure to please even the most discerning photographer, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI is the ideal choice for people who want extraordinary photos. With a built-in Learning Center to help first time users get started, it's the easiest way to get professional-looking photos - fast! Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI builds on the core values set forth by Paint Shop Pro users themselves: easy-to-use yet powerful tools designed with the photographer in mind. Not only does Paint Shop Pro Photo XI improve on existing features, it also incorporates all-new, one-of-a-kind enhancements including a fully integrated photo organizer - giving users a single application that covers their workflow from start to finish.User opinions
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User Rating: 
3/10
Not really useable for me
Pros: Very attractive price
Cons: Intermittently Crashes
Review:
Really disappointed with this product. I have been a happy user of earlier PSP versions for many years. The XI version is rather slow at starting up. Much worse, is that it occasionally crashes during use, leaving messages that an unknown error has occurred. I don't know how this product ever made it through Corel software QA.
If the X2 release is any better, Corel should really consider a free upgrade to existing XI customers just to sweep this version under the carpet.
If the X2 release is any better, Corel should really consider a free upgrade to existing XI customers just to sweep this version under the carpet.
User Rating: 3/10
Fancier than PSP 4, but I use PSP 4 more
Pros: Changes can be shown on the image before chosen
Cons: Overly complex and simpler moves faster
Review:
I had Paint Shop Pro 4 for several years before I bought PSP Pro Photo X1. Yes, PSP Pro Photo X1 has many more features, but they get in your way. Most of the time I want to do a simple brightness-contrast-saturation change, and possibly color change. PSP 4 moves so fast compared to this klooge that they don't compare. Why has it become so complicated to do something simple? I invariably have to use the Smart Photo Fix feature instead of Enhance Photo. Enhance Photo generally makes my pictures too saturated and too bright.
User Rating: 3/10
Just gets worse
Pros: JASC heritage. Still cheap.
Cons: Slow, bugg ridden and bloated
Review:
I have used PSP since V5. PSPV9 is still the best. Coral are slowly ruining what was an excellent product. PSPVX was only slightly worse than PSPV9 but PSPX1 is just terrible. They appear to be following in Microsoft's footsteps and now add bloat rather than improving the core product.
User Rating: 3/10
cool stuff badly done
Pros: powerful editing, price
Cons: awful awful interface
Review:
First I have been a PSP user since version 5 and have thoroughly enjoyed using each new version until X and XI. I have downloaded trials of each and all I can say is Corel RUINED this product. I still have and use 9 and imo it is the best ever of PSP. Nothing Corel has done to this product has improved it. It is slow, buggy, hard to use, does not work with raw files well. It's not the computer btw. I am using a dual core turion, 2 gig ram, 256 mb video card and so on. I sure wish JASC was still making this product than maybe it would actually be "improved".
User Rating: 
10/10
Paint Shop Pro Just Keeps Getting Better!
Pros: Great New Effects for Photos
Cons: Snapfire not Needed
Review:
I have been a user of Paint Shop Pro since Version 7. Paint Shop Pro Photo X1 has so many new features. I use my Paint Shop Pro XI for making graphics but I also use it for scrapbooking purposes. I love that Corel has a learning center right in the working area. If you don't know something you can see how to use without going into the help menu. It is right in front of you. This makes it easy for someone new to Paint Shop. What it does for Photos is really great. The new editing tools are so easy to use and they make your photos look just great. I love the Skin Smoothing in the retouching tools. I am not young and when I had a close up of my face it looked horrid. When I used the Skin Smoothing adjustment my close-up looked great. I am not afraid of close-up photos no more because I can fix it up. Paint Shop Pro XI is great for touching up photos it is so easy and not complicated. The Time Machine effect is great. There are so many things you can do with your photos with this program. It is easy to learn and it won't cost you a lot of money. I always felt I got my money's worth with Paint Shop Pro. It just keeps getting better and better. I am more than please with this version. I would recommend Paint Shop Pro XI to anyone that wants a good program for their photos and making graphics.
User Rating: 10/10
Excellent image editing software at an affordable price.
Pros: New photo effects and tools, Great new Organizer,
Cons: Have not found any.
Review:
This is my 5th version of Paint Shop Pro and this version is the best! I have been using Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for about one month now.
My main hobby is photo restoration and Paint Shop Pro has met my never-ending needs each time I used it.
This newest version includes some new fun tools.
The Time Machine gives a very cool effect to photos, realistically transforming them back in time with just one click.
The new Organizer is invaluable. You can view, organize and even e-mail right from the application. No need to open up another program. You can also view video clips from your digital camera!
The color changer tool works very well. It just takes a little practice. The results are so much better than having to carefully select the object, then floodfill THEN lower the opacity so the texture shows through. Very handy.
All in all this is an excellent release from Corel. I highly recommend the upgrade. If you are a previous owner and if you are a beginner, you won't find a better image editor at this price! The Learning center makes learning the program easy. The tools are smart and powerful enough for the more experienced.
It rivals the powerful Adobe Photoshop at hundreds of dollars less. You really can't go wrong.
Sincerely,
Laura Hawkins
My main hobby is photo restoration and Paint Shop Pro has met my never-ending needs each time I used it.
This newest version includes some new fun tools.
The Time Machine gives a very cool effect to photos, realistically transforming them back in time with just one click.
The new Organizer is invaluable. You can view, organize and even e-mail right from the application. No need to open up another program. You can also view video clips from your digital camera!
The color changer tool works very well. It just takes a little practice. The results are so much better than having to carefully select the object, then floodfill THEN lower the opacity so the texture shows through. Very handy.
All in all this is an excellent release from Corel. I highly recommend the upgrade. If you are a previous owner and if you are a beginner, you won't find a better image editor at this price! The Learning center makes learning the program easy. The tools are smart and powerful enough for the more experienced.
It rivals the powerful Adobe Photoshop at hundreds of dollars less. You really can't go wrong.
Sincerely,
Laura Hawkins
