Version Reviewed (i.e. PaintShop Photo Pro X3):
PaintShop Photo Pro x3Approximate Date of Purchase:
Sept 2009My Review
I previously owned the x2 version and it was okay, but I would only give it 3 stars. The X3 version is definitely a dud, especially Project Maker. The project maker add-on (and I use the term loosely) shuts the program down when trying to activate a Project such as Calendar Maker, Card Maker, etc. The only thing in the Project Maker section that works is the Slide Show Project.
I have tried numerous configurations and re-installations for win 7(64 bit) with much time wasted and much frustration. For the likes of me, I cannot figure out why it has such a high rating. Somebody is being paid off to rate it high. Tech help is worthless. There are bugs that the programmer needs to take back to the drawing board.
I am still trying to find a well-constructed Photo Editor. I like AVS programs but I wish they would put a little more effort in their Photo Editor program. Their video editing is a great and simple editor along with their other programs. And very reasonable too!
If anyone knows of a good reliable photo editing program, I would like to hear about it. I miss my old Microsoft Picture It (10) program. It had some very easy editing applications to use with XP Pro 3, but needed upgrading for win 7.
Gene
Best Attribute:
Lots of nice special editing features.
Worst Attribute:
Hard to maneuver through the program. Too many unnecessary features for the average user. Definitely not a beginner program. The programmers need to make the most-used features separate from the more advanced features. The task and menu bars are not easy to maneuver.
Was PaintShop a good value for the price paid?
Fair
In what ways do you use PaintShop?
Church photo opts and functions, some cut and paste ops, slide Shows.
How long have you used PaintShop?
Less than 1 year.Helpful PaintShop Resources:
Don't know of any good ones to solve the bug issues.
System Running PaintShop:
Win 7 (64 bit), 4 Gigs memory, AMD Phenom II x4.
Tips and Advice:
If you are a novice, stay away from this program and if you are an average editor it could be useful, but be aware, you'll have to spend a lot of time with it to get used to the menus.
