By Ron Stykel Milwaukee Area IBM PC Users Group Paint Shop Pro 5 by Jasc Software is a rarity in the crowded graphic-editing field. Some of the other programs I've tried don't offer enough functionality for me to accomplish what I'm trying to do. Some of them offer too much, their added features add complexity and are rarely used.
Most graphics programs have a very high learning curve.
Paint Shop Pro 5 is an exception that offers powerful features yet is still easy to learn. I'd go so far as to say that it offers everything that most people will need for image editing. Jasc has been adding more powerful features with each upgrade until it has become the complete package that it is today. Version 5 includes several new features that make it a worthwhile upgrade for users of previous versions or competitive products. My favorite new feature is multiple layer support.