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®Corel PaintShop™ Pro X4 Ultimate combines the photo-editing power of PaintShop Pro X4 with valuable extras, ®including award-winning Nik creative plug-in filters, 21 free high-quality images from Fotolia, and a premium
selection Picture Tubes™. With a streamlined workspace, new pro-level effects and one-click sharing, this new
release is perfect for anyone who loves photography. Photo retouching is easy with intuitive tools. Plus, powerful
features, including layers, vector illustration tools and artistic brushes, offer endless creative options. Managing and
editing all your photos is easier with redesigned workspaces and dual monitor support. When you're ready to show ® ®your best photos, sharing to sites like Facebook and Flickr is just a click away!
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®Nik Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 – includes over 250 effects and styles, along with 30+ emulated film types in 52 easy-to-use filters
images from Fotolia – download your 21 royalty-free, high-resolution photos from this incredible image bank of photos and illustrations
Picture Tubes – get a selection of Picture Tubes from our extensive collection
HDR module – merge photos with different exposures to create incredible images
Photo Blend – combine photos of the same scene to include the best details and remove unwanted elements
Selective Focus – mimic the effect of expensive tilt-shift lenses and turn a scene into a miniature world
Corel PaintShop Photo X4 is the ideal photo-editing software for photo enthusiasts who want to broaden their skills, and try new techniques and tools to enhance their photos. The demographic profile of the target user for this product is:
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ŸHousehold income over $100,000 USŸCollege or university graduateŸCareer-orientedŸEarly adopters of new technologiesŸDSLR camera ownersŸInterested in well-designed, new products
Married, 25 – 44 years of age
If you're passionate about creating great photos, Corel PaintShop Pro X4 is the photo-editing software for you. With new features that will keep you up-to-date on the latest photography trends, along with more pro-levels tools and a streamlined workspace, PaintShop Pro X4 has it all.
Competitive Positioning
Ultimate Edition Bonus Pack!Get over $200 US in extra value, including amazing Nik creative filters, high-quality images from Fotolia, and a selection of Picture Tubes from our collection!
Professional-quality tools in a streamlined, intuitive workflowWith PaintShop Pro X4, you get the photo-editing tools you need to create the professional look you want. Fix common flaws with standard editing tools. Retouch photos quickly with adjustment tools and filter effects that let you extract unwanted objects, blend colors and apply professional lighting effects.
Key Features and Benefits
Combine photos easilyThe new Photo Blend tool lets you combine the best elements from similar shots to create your ideal photo.
Impressive results—fastWith new performance updates, including GPU optimizations, PaintShop Pro X4 is the fastest version yet. More real-time effects—including Noise Reduction, Vibrancy, Tone Mapping and others—let you see the results as you work. Start up time is drastically reduced, plus the interface is faster and more responsive.
Stunning effectsTake advantage of over 50 adjustment filters and 112 special effects to fine-tune your work. Merge photos taken with different exposures to create a stunning, perfectly exposed image with the new HDR module. Or experiment with the tonal range to get an intriguing, surrealistic look. The HDR tools in PaintShop Pro X4 are ideal for revealing hidden details in backlit scenes like sunsets.
Get the look of tilt-shift photography without expensive lenses using the new Selective Focus feature. Turn a scene into a miniature world or use it to add depth of field.
As unlimited as your passion for photography
As unlimited as your passion for photography
Enjoy an easy and intuitive editing experience with tabbed workspaces that mirror your natural workflow. Move freely between three modes:
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Manage – quickly browse, tag and organize your photo collections
Adjust – easily make powerful adjustments and quick fixes
Edit – take advantage of professional tools for photo editing, image composition and graphic design
You can also access the Organizer directly from any workspace, making it easy to review and rate your photos. Use trays to gather and access images from several folders and refer to the new Shot Info panel to instantly see details about the camera and image. New dual monitor support lets you manage your photos on one screen while editing on the other. Plus, try new Adjustment Layers to experiment without changing your source image.
Brighten shadowy areas of your photo without changing the rest of the image with Fill Light. Try the Clarity filter to draw attention to subtle details, dramatically increasing the texture and depth of your photos.
More detailed photos
Apply a custom fade to the outer edge of a photo to emphasize the focal point of your image. With the new Vignette effect, you can use intuitive sliders to control the appearance of the edges by choosing the shape, color and tone, and adjusting the amount of blur, glow and feathering.
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® ® ® ®Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with the latest service packs installed (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
1.5 GHz processor (2 GHz or faster processor recommended)
1 GB RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
1 GB of free hard drive space required (2 GB or greater recommended)
1024 x 768 16-bit display
Windows-compatible CD-ROM drive for installation
Internet connection required to post photos online and download program updates
Get a better look at your images with a larger preview area in the redesigned RAW Lab, which now supports more camera models and opens your images faster.
Robust RAW Lab
Share your photos faster with one-click ® ®sharing to Facebook and Flickr straight
from the Organizer window.
Built-in social media sharing
System Requirements
Includes support for over 300 camera types
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