Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 Ultimate review

PaintShop Pro 2021 is Windows-only image editing software delivers power and flexibility thanks to artificial intelligence

Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 Ultimate
(Image: © James Abbott)

Digital Camera World Verdict

PaintShop Pro 2021 Ultimate is a unique image editing software option in that it provides workspaces for photographers of all ability levels in a single package. Plus, the additional software and plugin that are included make this version an absolute bargain compared to the standard version that’s only marginally cheaper to buy. The main downside to the software is that it’s Windows only.

Pros

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    Excellent value for money

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    Workspace organisation

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    Suits beginners and the more advanced

Cons

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    Not all automated effects work well

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    Some non-standard keyboard shortcuts

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    Not all AI features are effective

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PaintShop Pro 2021 is the latest version of one of the older image editing software programs available for Windows PCs only, providing a similar editing experience to other software. The latest version focuses on speeding up and improving a range of tasks through the power of artificial intelligence. 

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James Abbott

James Abbott is a landscape and portrait photographer based in Cambridge. He’s also an experienced photography journalist specializing in camera skills and Photoshop techniques. He is also a CAA-approved drone pilot and professional aerial photographer.