![]() ![]() It would be nice if Serif offered some way to “subscribe” to this page so that users could get email updates whenever new videos were added. ![]() ![]() At this time, the only video available is a basic overview of the software. On top of this, there are a number of PDF tutorials that come bundled with the application and cover a broad range of topics, from the most basic editing tasks to more complex project-oriented features.Īlso, a portion of the PhotoPlus X3 web site has been dedicated to hosting video tutorials. In addition to the software’s built-in help system, there is an integrated How-To panel that walks users through editing tasks as they are being performed. PhotoPlus X3 comes equipped with a number of tutorials and learning aids that are accessible both online and from your desktop. User Support and Documentation (4 out of 5) ![]() Overall, this release should definitely be considered a major upgrade. Among these is a raw image studio where you can edit photos while they are still in the unprocessed state, an improved user interface with easier-to-find commands, and over 50 new customizable filter effects. On top of the very noticeable increase in performance, PhotoPlus X3 has a number of other new features that should prove very attractive to those looking to invest in a photo editor. Now I’d have to rate the latest release, PhotoPlus X3, tops in this category. When comparing PhotoPlus X2 to other photo editors, I felt that version of the software was about average in terms of speed and performance. The improved memory management was very apparent, and I was quite impressed. To see if this speed extended to other functions of the application, I opened several large images and began applying complex filters to these photos. One of the initial things I noticed when starting PhotoPlus X3 up for the first time was how much faster the software loaded compared to previous versions. This should be quite helpful to new users, but once it becomes more of a distraction than an actual aid, you can check a box that will prevent the screen from popping up every time you use the software.Ĭontinue on to the next page for the remainder of Bright Hub’s review of Serif PhotoPlus X3. When you first open the application, you’ll be met with a welcome screen where you can choose the type of project on which you wish to work. To help with this acclimation process, PhotoPlus X3 comes bundled with several PDF tutorials, which we will talk more about in the User Support and Documentation section of this review. Users of Adobe photo editing products will feel right at home with the user interface of PhotoPlus X3, and it shouldn’t take others too much longer to get comfortable with the software – at least, it shouldn’t take longer than it would with any other image editor. It’s not a major issue by any means, but it is enough for me to give the software a 4 instead of a 5 in this category. So, while there really wasn’t any trouble with the installation process, all of the reboot requests did start to get a little tiresome, especially when they weren’t needed. However, that was unnecessary – at least, it was unnecessary on my system. At the end of the process, I was once again prompted to reboot before actually using PhotoPlus X3. After that, everything else about the installation process went fine. So, I ignored the message (which I probably should have done the first time) and continued with the install. This time, I knew there were no problems because I had just rebooted. Although I wasn’t sure what the message was referencing I rebooted anyway, just to be on the safe side.Īfter rebooting, I restarted the PhotoPlus X3 installation and received the same message. The warning message suggested that I had recently installed some other software product that required a reboot, and it would be best if I did perform a reboot to settle that matter before continuing. Installation and Setup (4 out of 5)ĭuring the initial installation of the software, I did come across one strange quirk in which PhotoPlus X3 recommended that I reboot before proceeding with the installation. This is especially true if you’re working with large or complex image files. Mouse or some other type of pointing deviceĪs with any photo editing application, additional RAM and a more powerful processor will yield better results.DVD/CD-ROM drive (for software installation).800 x 600 (or higher) monitor resolution.In order to run PhotoPlus X3, your system should meet the following minimum requirements. Review of Corel PhotoImpact X3: Editing Software for Digital Photographs ![]()
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