Jasc Updates Paint Shop Pro

Not only is there a new update patch for Paint Shop Pro 8, but Paint Shop Pro 9 has entered the public beta stage. Jasc is offering two beta versions of Paint Shop Pro 9 for you to download and test before they are officially released.

Paint Shop Pro 9 offers more power and new advanced tools, while Paint Shop Pro Studio is an easier to use version of the program with fewer advanced tools. And if you buy Paint Shop Pro 8 now, you will get a free update to Paint Shop Pro 9 when it comes out. Some of the new features include paint-style brush tips, a color mixing palette, noise and chromatic aberration removal filters, support for RAW camera images, and improved drawing tools.

The Paint Shop Pro 8.10 update provides several feature enhancements, fixes, and performance improvements. A complete list of the changes can be found in the release notes (PDF - 93KB).

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From a Jasc Press Release:
Jasc Software, Inc. announced today the launch of the public preview of Paint Shop Pro 9, the latest version of its award-winning photo and graphics editor. In addition, Jasc announced the launch of the public preview of Paint Shop Pro Studio, a new photo editor aimed at consumers who want to do more than novice editing without a steep learning curve.

Results from Jasc market research clearly defined a trend towards two significant groups of users. About half of those surveyed wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more powerful and offered even more professional-strength tools for photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. The other half wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more fun and easier to use, making photo-editing projects a reality for everybody.

Announcing Paint Shop Pro Studio
Paint Shop Pro Studio is for consumers who are ready to do more with their digital photos, but aren't sure where to start. Studio leverages Paint Shop Pro's power and flexibility to provide a key set of photo editing and graphic design tools that are easy-to-use, making editing photos and creating graphics fun for first-time and intermediate users. Studio is designed to maximize creative play, inspiring consumers to use their digital photos in ways they never thought possible. To further extend the power of Studio, Paint Shop Photo Album 5 - Standard Edition ($29 value) is included free of charge to help users easily protect, organize, find, and share their photos.

About Paint Shop Pro 9
Paint Shop Pro 9 advances the standard for affordable, professional photo editing by continuing to strengthen Paint Shop Pro's legacy for creative innovation. This newest version introduces revolutionary photo correction filters for the removal of digital camera noise, chromatic aberration, and purple blooming.

Paint Shop Pro 9 also introduces a new set of integrated art media painting tools that advance the ability of digital artists and graphics hobbyists to add realistic wet and dry artwork to their photographs, illustrations, and other images. A new Mixer palette provides artists with an area to add and mix paint into custom colors.