If you are interested in photo and image editing, then you may have heard of the Corel Paintshop Pro X8. The Corel Paintshop Pro X8 is a photo and image editing software that was created by the Corel company. Thus far, the Corel company has released 18 versions of this photo and image editing software. This latest version, the Corel Paintshop Pro X8, comes with a wide variety of new and improved features that will help you with creating some awesome images. If you had been using the previous versions of this software before now, then you will not find the Corel Paintshop Pro X8 to be very difficult to use or t difficult to understand. This is since a lot of the older features still exist with the software. In fact, when you are using the Corel Paintshop Pro X8, you will notice that the user interface has remained the same. This adds to the feeling of familiarity when you are navigating the updated system.

Corel PaintShop Pro X8 is the 18th version of Corel’s popular photo editing tool. New features included are Text Wrapping, Magic Move tool, 4K monitor support, Lens Corrections and features that were suggested by the software users. New features in Corel PaintShop Pro X8 TEXT-WRAPPING With Corel PaintShop Pro X8 it is now easy to use text as a design element in your creative projects. The new Text Wrapping feature allows you to wrap text inside any selection or vector shape. You just simply choose the shape you want or draw your selection by using any of the selection tools. You then type your text which will automatically wrap within the shape. This feature is an ideal effect for collages, brochures, posters, websites scrapbooking and other projects.

The Corel Paint Shop Pro X8 is the latest version of Paint Shop Pro, which is professional but easy to use image editing software for photo enthusiasts. It is considered to be the rival to Adobe Photoshop. This edition comes with a few new features and enhancements that users will like. It is ideal for persons who want to edit images without an outrageous price tag This Ultimate Newbie User Guide will assist users in using the Corel PaintShop Pro X8.

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X7 CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide shows you how to create photorealistic illustrations, lay out text and graphics, import and edit photos, add special effects to vector art and photos, and transform 2D objects into 3D artwork. You'll also get expert tips for printing work that matches what you've designed on your monitor. Step-by-step tutorials based on downloadable sample files let you learn by doing. Explore and master CorelDRAW's menus, palettes, and dockers Add Paragraph Text, Artistic Text, and custom-shaped text to your designs Explore the new Content Exchange for access to new, exciting patterns and other fills Create the illusion of 3D objects with the Perspective and Extrude tools Dramatically edit objects with the Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools Add elements of photorealism to your drawings with lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels Combine photos with vector graphics in CorelDRAW, and perform advanced editing in PHOTO-PAINT

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The Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW®—Updated for CorelDRAW X8 This thoroughly revised guide offers complete coverage of CorelDraw X8, including the revamped interface and brand-new features. CorelDRAW X8: The Official Guide shows anyone—from a beginner to an experienced illustrator—how to create top-drawer commercial graphics and exquisite artwork. You will learn to draw photorealistic illustrations, use shortcuts to create complex art, lay out text like a pro, add special effects, and transform 2D objects into 3D graphics. The book features tips for printing high-quality work that matches what you’ve designed on your monitor. • Work in the customizable interface redesigned to reflect Windows® Metro style • Explore and understand the software’s menus, palettes, and dockers • Lay out brochures, flyers, and other multi-page documents • Add paragraph, artistic, and custom-shaped text to your designs • Search the Content Exchange for fonts, vector patterns, background designs, and the Get More docker • Use the Perspective, Extrude, Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools • Incorporate lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels • Put all the elements together in a professional, visually compelling way with layout and design tips from the author