PaintShop Pro X9 Ultimate from Corel is a comprehensive, multi-faceted program offering a breadth of control for photo editing, image management, and graphic design. For photo editing, the X9 Ultimate version includes a bonus collection of software, AfterShot 3, Perfectly Clear 2 SE, and Live Screen Capture. The X9 Ultimate allows you to save time with new templates for projects, improved text and gradient tools, and new Text Presets. These updates pair with the existing rich variety of tools available, including a non-destructive and composite editing with layers, raw file processing, and HDR image combining.
Performance speeds have also been increased in version X9 Ultimate to suit working with larger, more detailed imagery. A powerful scripting engine allows you to automate portions of your workflow for greater efficiency and compatibility with third-party plug-ins and brush files, extending the versatility of the application. Complementing the editing assets, access to Learning and Discovery Centers for familiarizing yourself with features is available and integrated social media sharing tools let you post your finished results directly to Facebook, Flickr, or Google+.
- Templates allow for professional, yet personal projects
- Smart Capture mode grabs an image by hovering over desired capture area
- New Gradient Fill tool drops gradient directly onto an image for drag and drop color changes
- Retro lab brings vintage looks to photos
- Selective Focus
- Text presets
- Improved text tools with a new text toolbar
- Enhanced scripts
- New Perfect Exposure Presets allow you to quickly improve 8 common photo problems with just one click
- Multiple layers allow for photo composites and enhanced imagery
- Camera RAW Lab allows for complete control over raw images
- The Smart Photo Fix tool allows for batch processing
- XDM and Intel RealSense support
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) tools
- Lens correcting tools
- Full-featured scripting engine speeds up repetitive tasks
- Export Edit History feature documents and shares edits
- Support for 64-bit versions of third-party plugins
- Raw file support for over 450 cameras
- Face recognition technology identifies and tags people
- Photo mapping to real-world locations
- Share My Trip creates online slideshow
- Social Media integration with Facebook, Flickr, and Google+
- Corel AfterShot 3
- Perfectly Clear 2 SE
- Live Screen Capture