Corel subsidiary Ulead has had a unique role in the evolution of graphics editors for Windows—a role that few users know about, since it was kept hidden until a few years ago by a contractual agreement with Adobe. But Ulead’s many years of experience in imaging software—even Adobe turned to Ulead for help in creating a robust image editor for Windows more than 15 years ago—has resulted in the evolution of a competitive piece of software, called PhotoImpact, that gives Photoshop a run for its money. Because Adobe bought some of Ulead’s Windows image editing code many years ago, Ulead was long restricted from creating CMYK color mode software (to comply with a non-compete agreement). CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) is the color set used by printers, while RGB (Red Green Blue) are the colors used by your computer monitor. The ability to simulate CMYK colors on a computer screen can lead to more accurate color matching, when the photo you see on your monitor is sent to your printer. This color matching ability is one thing Photoshop has going for it, while Corel’s PhotoImpact (now in newest version X3) still does without. Corel is now free to add CMYK back into its product, yet hasn’t done so.

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But how much will this shortcoming affect PhotoImpact as a consumer photo editing tool? Read on to find out. Unfortunately, it's impossible to mention everything everyone would like to see mentioned, since there's a limited amount of space available for any article.

PhotoImpact X3 is packed with fun photo projects, easy one-click photo fixes and new digital art tools that make your creative projects look their best. Quickly touch up your favorite pictures with innovative ExpressFix editing. Use customizable project templates to create memorable photo gifts.

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I always read comments and usually don't respond, since I feel this forum is for the readers. However, there is some clarification that I feel is needed here: PhotoImpact has roughly the same editing features as many consumer photo editing tools,.plus. the special effects, so I don't feel that 'special effects toy' is accurate. In my opinion, 'Corel's Photoshop' is Corel Photo-Paint (which is part of the CorelDraw Graphics Suite). Photo-Paint has a full CMYK editing mode, and the other color and print features that you'd expect in a high-end tool. I'm not sure that I'd call Paint Shop Pro 'Industrial Strength'.

Paint Shop Pro's features are roughly equivalent to PhotoImpact's, without the special effects. Also, like all consumer editing programs that I've tested, it has no CMYK editing mode (just split/combine, same as PhotoImpact), and it's priced as a consumer editing tool ($79.99 for full version, $49.99 for upgrade version). TCeleste, Unfortunately Corel does not agree with your summation. If you go to their web site, and select photo programs, they list Paint Shop Pro as their up market product and Photo Impact as their mid-level/entry level one. After reading your review, I am puzzled by your mentioning only 'Photo Shop' not 'Paint Shop Pro Photo'. It seems to me that the natural and required information would include differentiating it between not only the segment leader costing 10x's as much but must also include the sibling costing 10% more.

• Corel PhotoImpact X3 does not have the extensive range of editing features that other packages include, but it does have a number of useful additional tools that you may find useful, like paint effects, web design elements, graphics for videos, photo gift projects, and more. At times the program is a little disjointed but the elements generally combine to create a beneficial package.
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Over all this review presented nothing to help me select between these two competitors. Those considering photo shop do not care about either of these budget tools.

While those looking for a budget alternative most certainly care about both of these. Over all, this omission and the focus on the non-competitive product makes this review a complete waste of space. Thumbs down for lack of focus on the actual market segment interested in this product.

Perhaps a touch less powerful than the most elaborate photo-editing packages, Corel has expanded Ulead's PhotoImpact and blown it up. The download file is nearly double the size of the last version, but PhotoImpact X3 makes a concerted effort to compete with Adobe. Positioned between Elements and Photoshop, this app delivers everything most users need: editing tools, effects, and ready-made elements for creations. The wide variety of textures, frames, effects, animations, and brushes wouldn't necessarily justify the download, but the app is more or less a snap to use. Wizard dialogs let you instantly create attractive and functional Web-page objects, including buttons, image maps, bullets, and backgrounds.

The program works with layers, too. The traditional photo-editing interface has only one peculiarity: the main docked panel, which can hold all the other panels and quickly hide and show them. It also lets you quickly switch among work-space layouts.

Beginners, for instance, can display just the controls for basic editing. All in all, this powerful graphics program will appeal to photographers and Web designers who need a significantly cheaper alternative to monster packages such as Photoshop. From Corel PhotoImpact X3 combines full-featured photo editing with inspiring photo projects and amazing digital art to make digital photography and image creativity fun, fast and easy. Easy & Fast ExpressFix Mode: Automated enhancements and easy-to-understand options put the tools you need at your fingertips.

Instantly fix exposure, color, and composition. Beginners like the simplicity, experienced users like the efficiency. Take Your Photos to New Places Use easy wizards to create fun photo projects and gifts. Choose from over 200 customizable templates for a wide range of ways to share your pictures. Collages Comic strips Calendars Greeting cards Create Amazing Digital Art: Paint realistic looking clouds with the cloud pen, Enhance your photos with creative filters, and draw and paint like a pro.

Version X3 includes Corel Painter Essentials 3 Full Version, Slideshow Prep Wizard, and new crop tools. Reply by BillASivula on April 2, 2012 Tonight went to Corel.com, selected 'Photo Editing & Imaging'; under 'PhotoImpact X3'; I clicked BUY, it offered, DOWNLOAD-ONLY for $29.99, (after I de-selected $10.00 'Download Insurance'). Just be sure to: burn a CD copy (or otherwise failsafe backup) of that Download File. My pre-sales questions will be: #1, If I save the software file, can I later install the program again, even on a different pc as long as I delete it from the originally-installed computer? (Is there any limit on # of re-installs, e.g.

If I am repeatedly hit by a HardDisk-wiping virus?) #2. Does the electronic version of Printed-User-Manual, either accompany the 'Install Software' file, or is part OF that file? I have not yet decided to buy it, though earlier version have been my primary high-powered photo-editing software. I now own a 64B Win7 pc, though. Microsoft.com's Windows 7 Compatibility Center, says that for PhotoImpact, Version 'X3' IS 64-bit-compatible. Full Specifications What's new in version X3 Version X3 includes Corel Painter Essentials 3 Full Version, Slideshow Prep Wizard, and new crop tools. General Publisher Publisher web site Release Date January 15, 2008 Date Added January 15, 2008 Version X3 Category Category Subcategory Operating Systems Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista Additional Requirements None Download Information File Size 163.33MB File Name upix3tbybe-KEYPIX3ENPC.exe Popularity Total Downloads 2,857,314 Downloads Last Week 55 Pricing License Model Free to try Limitations 30-day trial Price $69.99.