Qualifying registered users can purchase for the upgrade price of $59.99 (USD/CAN) / EUR 49.99 / £44.99 / $69.95 AUD. The update is free to download and install for current users of PaintShop Pro X8 and X8 Ultimate.

Adjust workspace: Restored ability to set Save As option once per session (dialog box does not open for each photo edited).

Script selection: Fixed script selection issue in the Batch Process dialog box.

Organizer palette: Restored drag-and-drop functionality between the palette and the workspace.

Material Properties palette: Improved stability when adding custom swatches.

Magic Move in scripts: Fixed reported issues related to accurate rendering of script commands.

Resize dialog box: Now retains settings last used for Based on One Side.

Nikon D810: Fixed raw image color issue.

pspimage format compatible with legacy versions of PaintShop Pro. Stability improved when saving layered text wrapping files to a.

Text wrapping: Left and Center alignment results fixed.Color Replacer: No color bleed when using the Round brush to fill shapes.Burn Brush: Fixed edge result (previously showed darker result along brush edges).On the download page of the Corel website there is a list of ten issues that the new version addresses, including color problems with Raw files from the Nikon D810. There are also over 100 additional enhancements that the company has made based on feedback from its user community.

The company claims nine brushes, including Paintbrush, dodge/burn and clone, are now on average twice as fast, while the Wet Paint brush is four times faster than it was previously. The update also brings what Corel describes as 'performance enhancements' across the application, but especially faster brush speeds. The application features links to on-line training company Udemy

The idea is to help photographers get more from the program by making it clear what tools are available and how they should be used. A new welcome screen has been added to version X8.1 that offers links to tutorials and inspirational features, as well as to partner paid-for content from the online training site Udemy. Software provider Corel has updated its PaintShop Pro X8 image manipulation program to include more help and guidance to enable users to find their way around the tools and features of the application.

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