Corel PhotoImpact

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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.

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Full Specifications

What's new in version X3

Version X3 includes Corel Painter Essentials 3 Full Version, Slideshow Prep Wizard, and new crop tools.

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Download Type:
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Publisher
Corel
Publisher Web Site
http://www.corel.com/
Release Date
January 15, 2008
Date Added
January 15, 2008
Version
X3

Category

Category
Digital Photo Software
Subcategory
Photo Editors

System Requirements

Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Windows XP/Vista

Download Information

File Size
163.33MB
File Name
upix3_tbyb_e-KEYPIX3ENPC.exe

Popularity

Total Downloads
2,793,651
Downloads Last Week
571

Pricing

License Model
Free to try
Limitations
30-day trial
Price
$69.99

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