Many programs offer upgrades at a reduced rate. The most popular midlevel paint program is Paint Shop Pro, while Adobe Photoshop appeals to more experienced users. You can purchase and download some programs online. This saves postage and handling fees and shipping time. Many companies also have free trial versions that you can download.
Some paint programs come packaged with other programs made by the same company.
For example, Adobe Photoshop Limited Edition is bundled with the Adobe Pagemaker program. A draw program, such as CorelDraw, is different from a paint program. If you'd like to test a program, look for a trial or shareware option. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .