Yeah it is but we get to spend our hard earned money on other things instead of the monthly outgoing with Adobe :smile:

There is no rich man who uses Photoshop.

Yes you can really get a FULL download version of Corel's Paint Shop Pro X9 Ultimate along with assorted bonus crap for just £19.99 - This is direct from Corel and the software will be registered and licenced by them. This is not an upgrade deal (that price is £53!) - this is full software that requires no previous Corel PSP software.

This deal usually becomes available to existing Paintshop Pro users - it appears as a pop up to entice you to buy at this very low price, usually this version is £79.99 for the full download and here it's just £19.99

Make sure you untick the optional download insurance (unless you want it) as that adds £6.86 to the total.

You can buy several licences (I have just done this) to install on several PCs although you might be able to use 1 licence for a PC and laptop although the licence agreement says you can't. Anyhoo, you'll get a full unrestricted licence (1 licence per PC)

Usually this is only available to PSP software owners of which I am, so when this offer popped up in a locked down window I noticed the web address briefly showed in the window, so I copied it down by taking a screenshot, tested it in other browsers and PC, stripped out my personal details from the URL should give you a totally clean link to Corel to make your own purchase.

I also went via TopCashBack in case I can get 11.5% cashback too

Yes you can really get a FULL download version of Corel's Paint Shop Pro X9 Ultimate along with assorted bonus crap for just £19.99 - This is direct from Corel and the software will be registered and licenced by them. This is not an upgrade deal (that price is £53!) - this is full software that requires no previous Corel PSP software.

This deal usually becomes available to existing Paintshop Pro users - it appears as a pop up to entice you to buy at this very low price, usually this version is £79.99 for the full download and here it's just £19.99

Make sure you untick the optional download insurance (unless you want it) as that adds £6.86 to the total.

You can buy several licences (I have just done this) to install on several PCs although you might be able to use 1 licence for a PC and laptop although the licence agreement says you can't. Anyhoo, you'll get a full unrestricted licence (1 licence per PC)

Usually this is only available to PSP software owners of which I am, so when this offer popped up in a locked down window I noticed the web address briefly showed in the window, so I copied it down by taking a screenshot, tested it in other browsers and PC, stripped out my personal details from the URL should give you a totally clean link to Corel to make your own purchase.

I also went via TopCashBack in case I can get 11.5% cashback too

what is this software for ? I realise it's for photos but what do you do with it ?

Great find and great value!

Poor man's Photoshop. :stuck_out_tongue:

I used psp years ago when it was owned by Jasc, what's this like now compared to GIMP?

OK a reboot of the machine and installing the 4 extra programs that come with Ultimate make me believe this is the Ultimate edition although it doesn't actually say it is on the program itself. But the features of Ultimate that differentiate between standard are included with this deal. Happy days.

The ultimate edition comes with additional software:
# Corel® AfterShot™ 3 — Quickly adjust and manage even large photo collections, and enhance RAW files. (NOT THE PRO VERSION)
#Perfectly Clear by Athentech Imaging — Apply robust, one-click image corrections with award-winning intelligent photo correction technology.
#Corel® Live Screen Capture — Record video directly from your screen. Easily capture both system audio and microphone sound when recording.
#Creative collection — Includes dozens of brushes, textures and royalty-free backgrounds.

Topcashback has tracked at 11.5% so that's encouraging.

I think this is much easier to use than Photoshop. I used it for years until I got a cheap license through my college for Photoshop.

PaintShop Pro X9 Ultimate and PaintShop Pro X9, has no difference, other then the add ons.
Compare.

I Love PaintShop Pro, used since I got a free version on a magazine, many, many years ago :smile:,
I prefer PSP over Photoshop.
The only problem I have, is that PSP(and PS), don't support webp images, I get round this via using xncovert

This or Photoshop Elements??

This is probably worth it for Corel AfterShot 3 alone. It's really fantastic (well at least 2 was). I'm too used to using LightRoom but do intend to switch to AfterShot.

My download links state they'll expire end of December so make sure you download ALL the software and save copies of it in case you need to re-install later on. While you can always redownload PSP 9 software (in trial form then unlock with you licence key) I don't think you can download all the other bits again. Registering the software also gives you 3 more plug in downloads.

Exactly the same here regarding PSP7 use and GIMP experience. Tempted by this.

Wow, and they wouldn't even give my this as an upgrade deal to my old X2, glad I didn't take the one they offered me.

PS. The old X2 ran perfectly well on Win10, but I'm grabbing this anyway! 

OP,
Many thanks.
I have new a Camera and have been using a Trial version which is very similar to Photoshop.
At this price it is a steal :smiley::smiley:
Particularly as Photoshop is a 'Subscription service' which means you never own it and are held hostage to any future changes or price increases. I like to own my software and not need to be 'on-line all the time'.
(There is an element of that in PSP but not to the same degree.)

Edit:
Topcashback also tracked for me at 11%, so even cheaper ! :smiley:

Paint Shop Pro, wow that's taking it back a bit! Heat added! :smile:

Thanks OP.

Nice. I'm still using PSP 7.

Is this better than the free Google Nik collection software?

If anyone has a clue how to get After shots working I'd appreciate any tips- it's installed but double clicking the icon does nothing... it initially asked where to put the default folders that it uses but now nothing happens. Nothing appears in plug ins (if that's where it's supposed to appear)
Also note that KPT plugins dont work in the 64bit version (I installed both versions during 1st install)

Otherwise all seems good

Thanks for this. I have always been a PSP user. I'm sure its more famous cousin does a few things more smoothly, but cost-wise and at my level of photography this has always served me well. My last version (an old one) didn't support some formats I now use and this should sort me out.

I've had cs3 on my main PC for yonks. In the good old days without subs.
In 2 minds whether to get this to use on my Surface 4 but wondered what the menus are like. When I tried CS2 on a mates tablet they were so small they were unusable. While I'm caging info, does anybody know of some form of input device to use alongside for shortcuts such as shift/control while working with a tablet pen?
Muchass Grassybum.

@Spannerzone... Did you manage to get Aftershot 3 to work? I am having the same trouble - double-click the icon and nothing happens. I've uninstalled and reinstalled twice now but not having any luck.

I notice that After shot is not the pro version and I've decided to not bother trying to get it working on my computer rather than mess about trying to get it working and likely break something else :smile:

When you install Paintshop Pro X9 BOTH versions are installed, so you can use the 32-bit version if you need to use the KPT Plugins. [Corel do document that the KPT Plugins are only 32-bit]
Unfortunately, I am also having the same problem with Aftershot 3.
I am currently seeing what Corel support can come up with.
Aftershot Pro 3 installs and runs with no issues so I am surprised that it is a problem.
I will update this thread if I get a solution.

BTW:
Aftershot 3 is being given away by Corel as Freebie at Christmas.
This can be upgraded for a 'small fee :smiley:' to the Pro version via an automatic popup you get when the software is installed.
I tried this version to see if it worked vs the Cleverbridge linked version from Corel Store.
It did not !!!

Thanks for the info, as Aftershot 3 appears to be mostly of use to RAW photo editing (as I understand it) I don't think I'm too worried if I can't get it working. I will install on another PC (I bought 2 licences) so will see how that goes.

You can only install this a limited number of times on your pc as I found out when my hard drive packed up once.

Anyone getting the 'Update to service pack 3' message upon closing the program? this is the same version as the downloaded program that you initially install but regardless it says to download this new update, tries to install then says not necessary and does this on every close of the program.

I did get Aftershots3 working on a second computer, it just installed and worked, on one occasion if offered an upgrade to Aftershots Pro 3 for £15.99 but on other windows (and in PSP9) it offers the upgrade for £39.99

OK so I've solved the nagging false update on one of my computers by doing this (link):

1. Open up a run prompt in Windows.
2.Type %appdata% and then click on "OK".
3. Locate and open the Corel folder
4. Rename the Messages folder. Right click on the messages folder and select rename to rename the folder.
For example: rename to OldMessages.

restart the software and it creates a new folder and might solve the update issue.

Since installing Aftershot 3 and seeing the upgrade for £15.99 and ignoring it, I've not been able to see that offer again (not that I actually need to upgrade) but will look out to see if it appears again.

OK I've discovered the link to upgrade Aftershot 3 to Aftershot Pro 3 - the very first time you install Aftershot 3 then close it you get a pop up saying save 67% - get the upgrade for £15.99

You will not see this upgrade price again once you close the window, the next time you open the program there is an upgrade price of £39.99

If you click the £15.99 pop up you get a customised weblink, I've removed the bits that are unique to me and it still works for others but NOTE it is an upgrade to AfterShot 3 so you must already own that.
Here's the link
Here's the usual upgrade link

To discover this, installed the aftershot 3 onto a virtual machine, used the same licence key and it installed ok, then upon first opening of the software and closing it I was presented with the pop up upgrade deal. This also suggests you can install the software at least 2 times.

You can get Aftershot 3 (non pro) for free until 31st December as Huawei_or_my_way mentioned earlier then use the £15.99 upgrade to get the pro version
http://learn.corel.com/aftershot-offer/

Can I ask a really daft question?

What is the difference between what PSP does and what Aftershot 3 Pro does??

I have a new Olympus E‑M10 Mark II waiting under the Xmas tree for me & wondering if I should be taking advantage of the Aftershot 3 Pro deal you have highlighted?

Thanks for any advice!

Thanks !

Does anyone know what the actual terms are regarding this, I've done some searching but cant find anything confirming one way or the other. I plan on replacing my laptop next year as soon as 1050 graphics cards start to get released and if I can't simply deactivate one machine and reinstall on another I'll pass and stick with elements.

**EDIT**
After reading this....
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=53403
I've opted to pass on this one.

In the terms it says 1 install on 1 computer but if in certain countries it's 3 installs per licence.... On the Corel forums members say you can install up to 3 times.

It's £19.99 and most programs have limits on how many installs you can do...I bought 2 licences so I could be certain both my computers could run this program without issue.... it's still very cheap I believe.

It's doesn't actually. It's three installs unless located in China, India, Indonesia or Vietnam.

"EXCEPT IF LOCATED IN CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA OR VIETNAM, PRIVATE AND BUSINESS USERS OF AFTERSHOT, COREL CAPTURE, COREL CONNECT, COREL WEBSITE CREATOR, CORELDRAW, COREL DESIGNER, CORELCAD, COREL OFFICE, COREL PAINTER, PARTICLESHOP, COREL PDF FUSION, PAINTSHOP PRO, PAINTSHOP PHOTO PRO, PARADOX, COREL PHOTO-PAINT, PRESENTATIONS, QUATTRO PRO, AND WORDPERFECT THAT HAVE MULTIPLE COMPUTING DEVICES (E.G., STAND-ALONE COMPUTER, LAPTOP AND MINI/PORTABLE PC), MAY DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL ANY OF THESE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS ON UP TO THREE (3) SYSTEMS IN A SINGLE ADDRESS, HOWEVER IT CAN ONLY BE USED BY YOU ON ONE (1) SYSTEM AT A TIME. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED MULTIPLE LICENSES FOR THE SOFTWARE, AT ANY TIME YOU MAY HAVE AS MANY COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE IN USE AS YOU HAVE LICENSES."

​that reads to me as you can install on 3 machines IF you live in those countries listed.

Many Thanks.
Just got the Aftershot Pro for £15.99. :smiley:

mind, it is a very confusing turn of phrase. i've actually went on a support chat to confirm and that is what they've told me, giving me the same link. just in case i've emailed the chat to my email address in case i run into any problems.

This is a direct quote from support:

"As stated on our Product End User License Agreement (E.U.L.A.), You can install the program to two to three computers (e.g. 2 laptop and 1 desktop), as long as you own both computers and that you do not use the program at the same time. If you want to review the EULA, please go to their page http://apps.corel.com/store/faq/eula.htm"

hope it helps!

After the issue I had of AfterShot 3 not running after installation, I finally managed to get it working. If it helps anybody, here is what I did...
1. Uninstall the current version of AfterShot 3.
2. Reboot PC.
3. Disable AntiVirus and Firewall (I have Bullguard).
4. Double-click on the AfterShot3.exe (644kb) to start the installation.
5. When prompted, input the licence key.
6. Once the installation finishes, right-click on the new desktop item and choose 'Run as administrator'.

I initially thought that it hadn't worked but after having my head in my hands for about 10 seconds, up popped the initialisation screen, and hey presto, it opened up. I closed it down, enabled the antivirus and firewall, and then ran it again just by double-clicking the desktop icon and it worked fine. All seems good so far.