Since I’m not the best photographer, I depend a lot on editing software to create pictures that are brighter, more artistic and just generally more attractive. But I’m not an expert photo editor either, so I need programs that are user-friendly and fairly straightforward, yet with the ability to transform my pictures. For years I’ve been using Corel PaintShop Pro X4 for my photo editing, but I knew that improvements were being made to the software and so when I got the chance to upgrade to the latest version of PaintShop and VideoStudio Pro, I couldn’t resist. I have become fairly comfortable with the programs over the last year so I looked forward to testing out an interface I knew well along with even more fun features!
One of the major upgrades in Corel PaintShop Pro X6 is that it now features 64-bit power, which means that it can handle more large files at once and edit those files faster. Even HDR rendering is quicker! The Object Remover has been redesigned to remove unwanted objects from photos faster, and the new Auto Selection tool makes selecting portions of an image a hassle-free process.
Of course, Corel PaintShop Pro X6 still offers all the basic editing techniques such as red-eye removal, scratch removal and one-step photo enhancing, as well as more advanced and creative techniques. I’ve always loved playing around with some of the different effects such as increasing saturation or doing a conversion to black and white to create a special look for my pictures. It’s a simple, one-step way of turning an ordinary picture into something artistic! I also loved the built-in video tutorials, perfect for a learner like me, and the scripting engine that allowed me to run the same steps automatically on a series of photos.
Corel VideoStudio Pro X6 is just as useful and though I haven’t had as much experience with it as I have with Corel PaintShop Pro X6, I am gradually gaining more proficiency with it. I have to admit, I don’t find the experience of using the Corel VideoStudio software as intuitive as I find PaintShop, but I learn more about it each time I use it! I love some of the simpler video creation tools such as Instant Projects that let me quickly put together a great movie or slideshow. And while I’m still new to the more complex features such as the time-lapse animations, I’m having plenty of fun learning how to use them! The editor even features 4K video quality capabilities!
Do you want to take your photos and videos to a new level? Corel is very generously offering two lucky Mommy Kat and Kids readers both PaintShop Pro X6 and VideoStudio Pro X6, a $180 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about what photo or video you would edit first if you won!
So far I’ve noticed quite a difference between Corel PaintShop Pro X6 and Corel VideoStudio Pro X6 compared to the previous versions. They are easier to use for beginners and have more powerful features for advanced photo editors. I know it may be a while before I use some of the more advanced features, but the nice thing about these programs is that they’re set up to be suitable for brand new users as well. Give them a try and start creating professional and beautiful photos and videos!
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Sandra says
I would edit the pictures of my daughter, they come a bit dark because I try to not use the flash. I can also take out people around in the pic too.
Teresa Claire says
I would edit all of Sara’s baby photos.
Tanis says
Any photos of our son!
Miriam Wilton says
my husband says he would edit out wedding video!
Amanda Neilson says
Oh most likely a photo of my kids haha. This would be great to win because I’m taking a photography course, so it would be nice to have an editing program to go with my new ‘skills’ lol.
mrdisco says
I would edit my masterpiece entitled “Ode to Bacon” and add in Bacon that could attend the photoshoot that day
christine reyes says
I would edit all of my 6month old son’s pictures, well, almost all. Some of them turned out too dark, but he is smiling and can’t see it very well.
Carrie Finbow says
I would edit out red eyes in my pics
elaing8 says
I have a old version of PSP. I love it but need an upgrade. I would fix all the red eye in my pictures.
Ag says
Pictures from my last trip to Mexico
Dawn Rader says
I would edit some old photos of my dad.
kristen visser says
i am photographing a wedding in may so i would definitely use it for that !
Robyn L says
I’d edit our wedding pictures: shadows
courtney b says
i would get creative with my baby picss!
jessica s says
pics of my baby
Anne Taylor says
I would edit pictures of my grandkids
Karen HIll says
I would edit all pictures of ME!
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
I would love to edit some of our wedding pictures.
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
Id edit pictures of my doggies
Wendy hutton says
I would edit old family photos
Erika B says
I would edit pictures of my kids and my new nephew and our vacation we just all went on!!
caryn s says
I would edit the pictures i take of my kids first if i won!
Carol-Ann Lockhart says
I would edit the grandchildren’s pictures and then I would do some of the older family pictures
charityk says
i would edit my sisters wedding photos
andrea lamont says
I love taking pictures, and have so many I could have fun with!! I would probably start with our family pics from Christmas 🙂
eleanor says
I would edit my family photos.
Victoria Ess says
My promo material for my business.
Jennifer L. says
I would edit some of our family photos.
Heidi C. says
I would edit our family photos with this!
laurie tilkin says
I just received a new camera
Jennifer P. says
I would edit some of the photos from our recent trip to Hawaii. We took some gorgeous beach photos on our 10 year wedding anniversary, on the beach we got married on, and there are a few random people in the background that I would like to edit out!
Debbie Bashford says
I would edit photos, still learning how to use my camera and I take lots of wildlife pictures and they just don’t always cooperate and remain still for me. I am using a very old copy of Paint Shop Pro 9 and really would love a current program!
Terri says
Can I edit myself thin? JK I’d probably edit some old photos of my mom, try to restore them.
Carol Denny says
I would edit my old photos
Stephanie Phelps says
I would edit pictures of our first snow here in GA in several years!
Kathy Detweiler says
I’ve been using Paintshop Pro since version 5, that was a long time ago. 🙂
I don’t have the latest version,though, I have version 15, so I’d love to win 16. The first thing I would edit is one of my bird photos for my blog.
PATTI F. says
I have several old photos of my dad who recently passed away that I would edit first. Pictures are priceless!
Darlene Schuller says
I would edit some pictures of my grandson who passed away 14 months ago from SIDS at 10 months old.
Helena says
Waaay too many photos to choose just one, but with the video editor, I would edit video of my daughter’s basketball game.
Shawna Elkins says
I would edit my blog photos and photos of my two daughters.
Trina Goodwin says
I would edit my Grandsons pics , thanks so much for the awesome chance to win !!! 🙂
Jody D says
I would hope to be able to give this to my daughter for her home business! She would use it for her food photos I’m sure!
Tasha says
I would edit photos from this past Christmas!
Amy C says
I would edit family photos.
jan says
We have vacation photos from last year that we have yet to organize, so those would be first.
Stephanie N says
I would edit the family photos from Christmas
Melissa M says
Our vacation to the Smoky Mountains.
Maegan Morin says
I would edit some family pictures first!
Sarah says
Some of the thousands of pictures of my 1 year old! 🙂
crystal porter says
I would throw some videos together