PaintShop Pro is a Windows-only photo and graphics editor built for photographers, designers, and digital artists. It combines photo retouching, graphic design tools, and customizable workspace options in one app. The Ultimate edition also includes basic video editing.
What you can do with PaintShop Pro
- Edit photos: crop, color correction, and object removal
- Create designs: work with layers, text, brushes, and filters
- Build collages and do detailed retouching
- Use AI tools to automate routine editing tasks
- Extend features with third-party plugins, including Adobe Photoshop plugins
- Customize panels and toolbars to match your workflow
Things to know before choosing it
PaintShop Pro runs only on Windows. Working with large files may require a powerful computer. The wide feature set can feel complex for beginners, and it may not fit users looking for a simple, basic photo editor.
A key differentiator is support for Photoshop plugins alongside advanced AI tools at a relatively affordable price.
