PhotoImpact Introduction

PhotoImpact is a photo processing software that allows beginners to quickly achieve professional-looking results, while providing advanced features so users won't feel limited as they gain experience. With each new release, PhotoImpact includes more new features to keep it in line with the competition.

PhotoImpact delivers a mind-boggling array of features at a price that makes it one of the best values in image editing software for Windows. PhotoImpact offers a suite of tools for Web graphics creation, image editing, photo correction and enhancement, drawing and painting, plus plenty of extras for special effects and creative exploration.

At the heart of PhotoImpact is the EasyPalette which includes hundreds (if not thousands) of predefined drag-and-drop effects, styles, objects, textures, and shapes. Any of the presets can be customized, refined, and saved for future use in the EasyPalette. There is also an ExpressFix mode that automates common tasks and simplifies the user interface for new users. A new SmartGuide also provides step-by-step help for new users. PhotoImpact comes with a Web component designer, image slicer and optimizer, panorama photo creator, print layout component, screen capture tool, automation and batch conversion features, project templates, and Web page creation tools.

Version X3 brings a few new features as well as enhancements to existing features and improved performance and compatibility with Windows Vista. In addition, PhotoImpact X3 comes bundled with Corel MediaOne Plus for organizing and cataloging your photos, and Corel Painter Essentials 3 for creating artistic effects.

• Successfully blends ease of use and flexibility.


• Impressive variety of native filters, special effects, and art work.


• Extensive Web graphics and 3D capabilities.


• ExpressFix mode and SmartGuides ease the learning curve for beginners


• All-in-one solution for photo editing and enhancement, graphic design and Web design.


• Presets and automated tools make it easy for beginners, but advanced users have powerful tools, too.


• Combines vector & bitmap drawing, photo enhancement, retouching, text, 3D design, and Web graphics.


• Offers batch processing & automation, multiple print layouts, many presets, effects, and filters.


• EasyPalette offers one-click preset effects, animations, brushes, styles, fills, shapes, objects, etc.


• Offers the most comprehensive Web publishing tool set of any other product in its class.


• Includes Corel MediaOne Plus for photo organization and Painter Essentials 3 for creating digital art.


• Tons of bonus content: Web components, photos, clip art, presets, animations, filters, objects, etc.


• New: resize for email, rule of thirds and golden ratio crop, comic strip and collage layouts, cloud pen, slideshow wizard.


• Enhanced: ExpressFix crop and straighten tools, RAW Support, panorama maker, DVD menus/labels, calendars, cards, wallpaper.

• Intel® Pentium® III, AMD® Athlon™ 800 or above CPU
• 512 MB RAM (for Windows® XP), 1 GB RAM (for Windows Vista™)
• Windows® XP Service Pack 2 Home Edition/Professional, Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®
• 750 MB available hard drive space for main program and content files
• An additional 320 MB available hard drive space for bonus programs
• True Color or Hi-Color display adapter with 1024x768 resolutions or higher
• CD-ROM Drive .