Paint Shop Pro Vs Photo Shop

krahmaan · 08-29-2007, 12:47 AM

I've done a few designs to upload to the web. I know a little Corel Draw but I've been using regular Paint. I'm starting to experiment with Power Point as well, but I want to keep up with all the new dynamic graphics out there.

I'm wondering which is better, Paint Shop Pro or Photo Shop?

chicgeek · 08-29-2007, 08:49 AM

I prefer photoshop for my working style, though I'm sure some others are opposite.

Moved to graphic design.

**3ncryptabl3_lick** · 08-29-2007, 04:18 PM

I'd say neither is better in terms of 'end result'. You can accomplish the same thing in both applications. If you can afford it, go for PS. If you can't, go for PSP.

Personally, I've never used PSP. I'm strictly PS.

krahmaan · 08-29-2007, 10:09 PM

Thank you both for your replies!

I appreciate it!

realitygazer · 09-11-2007, 10:08 PM

personally, I've been using PSP for quite a while since I know how to. I've seen personal webpages uses it most of the times and that's how I get started with that program. It's easier to navigate but since I know PS, it's a much simpler, advanced and gives better output.

cloudtrance · 09-11-2007, 10:17 PM

Photoshop is the best image editing software out there. I don't think PSP is quite up there in the same league.

krahmaan · 09-11-2007, 10:24 PM

realitygazer,

I had a neighbor who using PSP. Man he could create some awesome effects out of his own drawings he did by hand. He would scan them into his computer, then add all types of wicked effects to come out with creations that looked like ancient paintings.

I been working with PS, and I haven't mastered it yet. But I did see a lot if good things you can do with the layering aspect. I know I just have to keep working with it to see what I can come up with.

I appreciate your post.

sinster · 09-11-2007, 11:05 PM

I go for photoshop

AnnaSky · 09-12-2007, 12:32 AM

I'd say photoshop if you can afford it. But PSP is good also, although not as many features as photoshop.

Clarissa101 · 09-12-2007, 12:37 AM

I don't know how to use paint shop pro, so I prepare Photoshop

Double_Q · 09-27-2007, 06:04 AM

I'm using PS now.

havent tried PSP yet
so I dont know which one's better.

IMO, looks like PS has more features~

scorpionagency · 09-27-2007, 01:49 PM

I'm the Odd Ball here.... While I do agree that PS has become the Industries Standard & that PSP also has some very good traits.

I am the guy that holds up picket signs out front of Adobe & other Monopolizing Corporate Conglomerates when I see them bumping out the little guys & forcing the smaller companies to close down.

I support the smaller software firms trying to make a name & compete. my primary Digital Design Software of Choice is Serif DP8 (Serif DrawPlus

...

DP8 is my primary Graphics tool... I can Hand sketch, scan, Convert to image format, Drag it into DP8, & utilize all the similar feature's as PS & PSP has. Including but not limited to: Layering, Animation, PFD, 3D effects, Light Box effects, Filters, Fills, Fades, Transparencies, Image Slicing (With HTML Output), DPI Control, Etc......

The Only thing it can't do that may or may not cause a problem with a potential client is the editable layered file format not being compatible with Adobe software. Then again people with Strictly PS projects are normally just piece work anyways... I much prefer the Complete project from the ground up giving me full control of the tools used to accomplish the final product.

Designers Like Artists, each have their own techniques, Styles, Preferences, & most definitely their own collection of tools. Serif Software being one of Many that are in my Design/Art tool Box....

As far as telling you which one is best between PS & PSP, I have used both... The best can only be decided by what software you are more comfortable with using & produces the best outcome (In complements to your style).

My personal choice, is Neither......

gcynet · 10-05-2007, 02:09 PM

I've used both PSP and PS but I always go back to PSP. Basically, PSP has come a long way and can do almost all the stuff that PS can do, at least for the stuff I need to do. PS seems too bulky for my needs.

I'm not doing any crazy image effects, I use it only for basic web graphics so PSP was plenty for me.

redeemer_spawn · 10-05-2007, 02:14 PM

I'll go with Photoshop it helps me a lot in my works.,

Dan Williamson · 10-05-2007, 04:59 PM

Both are good at the things that they can do. But the main thing is the user that uses them.

krahmaan · 10-05-2007, 07:40 PM

All good points.

Right now I'm learning to take some of my old skills I learned from Corel to PS. I did my first work using the layering feature and I love it. It's making creating new stuff so much easier. When I make something really spectacular I'll post it so I can get some feedback.

scottdizzle · 10-05-2007, 09:36 PM

Paintshop's major pros:
1) Saves my files smaller file size everytime.
2) Loads everything quicker
3) Makes transparency in .gif and.png super easy

PSP's pros:
1) Has way more power to create anything you want

That's about it.. I usually go with psp cause it's just quicker to get around in.. I even prefer making logos in it. It has awesome text editing whereas psp has really clunky frustrating text editing.

Photoshop = slow and well.. it lies when I save files.. I can set it to the lowest or highest compression and the outcome is still stupid big file size... so I copy and paste over to psp and boom it's like 1/16 the size.

OH! Photoshop has an awesome gradient tool.. I do use that a lot!

StarLab · 10-30-2007, 07:20 PM

I've been using PSP since version 3.

I just can't turn my back on a 10 year love affair.

Both are high scoring programs, so it only comes down to preference.

In my case, you just can't teach an old dog new tricks. lol

Turbine · 10-30-2007, 08:08 PM

I've used many programs over the years for graphics and it's always been about maximum operating potential. If you are a professional you have to equip yourself with the highest ceiling possible. The more functions, features, blending options, and basic functionality, the better. A professional graphics developer needs the best platform to develop that will offer the highest ceiling to the developer.

People get hired into companies for Photoshop experience, not Paint Shop Pro. Photoshop is the industry standard, and it has a very high ceiling. Photoshop has a harsh learning curve because of it's wide array of options, features, and it's generally difficult to create production-quality work from the get-go.

Paint Shop Pro is less of a professional tool and more geared towards ease-of-used in comparison to Photoshop. It isn't as complex and compared to photoshop you'll be producing things quicker, which is why non-professionals like it more.

Photoshop has a wider range of application purposes. Capable of producing for a wider range of jobs than PSP. It is expensive, however. The answer between which is a more professional program and hands down simply better? It's subjective and depends person-to-person, but as it sits Photoshop offers the most to the user and has a higher ceiling than PSP.

I'll give this advice to anyone trying to dive into the graphics development world: Stick with Photoshop. One hour of training with photoshop is worth 48 hours of training with PaintShop Pro. However, if you are a newcomer to the graphics world and don't want to go professional with your work and want to get the most out of little amount of time, go with PaintShop Pro. They both have their places, depending on how serious you are. In my professional opinion as what I see as "Better," it will have to be Photoshop.

Some users don't need a race car to go to wal-mart, but racers need a race car.

zeruel · 10-31-2007, 12:01 AM

I personally and started my designs on Photoshop. And I'm sticking into it...

Just like what Starlab said, "you just can't teach an old dog new tricks"

but I'm not a dog...

I guess it depends on where you started and comfortable of using softwares for your designs...