PaintShop Pro 2018 Ultimate's Time Machine tool not only applies a range of customizable vintage filters to your photos, it also tells you exactly how the various effects were originally achieved The Warp Brush is helpful for correcting lens distortions (or slimming body proportions, if used judiciously), and there are the usual clone, red-eye and eraser tools for making other adjustments on the canvas. Once you're in, you'll find all the usual photo-editing tools. We were particularly pleased to see profiles designed specifically for social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and even Google+. You can set a custom canvas size, or take your pick from a huge choice of paper sizes, cards and envelopes, plus sizes optimized for presentations and web use. PaintShop Pro’s selection of brushes and other creative tools make it a good choice for amateur artists (more on that later). To get started, either open an existing image file or create document from scratch.

If you're not sure how to achieve a particular task, assistance is only a couple of clicks away. There are also comprehensive help files to guide new users, including video tutorials, which are a welcome touch.

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