I exported several test files from Photopaint as Photoshop files and then attempted opening them in Photoshop 4.0. They opened without any problems, withy layers intact. Photopaint allows you to open a large number of graphics formats, in excess of 35. You can also save your masterpieces as image map files and, surprisingly, Quicktime VR files. Documentation A program this complex can be quite challenging, and frustrating.
Good documentation is essential.
The manual that comes with the program is thorough and exhaustive. I also found that the online help came in quite handy. I chose to use the tutorials that came with the program and would recommend that everyone should use them also. It gives you a good overview of the program. I found the tutorials to be quite good.