# Photoshop vs. paintshop **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [March 24, 2003, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380 "2003-03-24T12:17:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![luksy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ec9cab/32.png) [@luksy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luksy)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/1 "2003-03-24T12:17:38Z")
this question is REALLY bothering me…this is the thing. My friend thinks that Paintshop is better than Photoshop and he is ofcourse using it. BUT…i am the one that thinks (and knows!) that Photoshop is better. SO…i can’t convince him that photoshop is better until i know a good reason. As i looked into Paintshop i found out it has all functions that Photoshop has. And the main reason that i’m writing this is this question… WHY(?!) is Photoshop better than Paintshop? -much thanx. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/2 "2003-03-24T12:19:31Z")
it just is… leave it at that :sigh: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/3 "2003-03-24T12:24:57Z")
When it comes to software, I like to think that it’s all about preference. If your friend feels more comfortable using Paintshop, then good for him. However, one thing about Photoshop is that it’s an industry standard. I think when it comes to looking for design jobs, you’ll find that most employers value Photoshop skills. Rarely do they require knowledge of Paintshop. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/4 "2003-03-24T12:29:35Z")
I agree with RenaissanceGirl. But PaintShop is easier to use for a newbie than PhotoShop. Also, PhotoShop has simple features that PaintShop doesn’t have… sometimes I wonder why the programmers of PaintShop didn’t think of those, they are so obvious. I don’t really have a particular choice in this. PaintShop is not as heavy as PhotoShop for slow machines, but that’s all for me. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/5 "2003-03-24T12:39:57Z")
well, I haven’t touched Photoshop (I ussually use Paintshop), so can’t which one is better =) 😛 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/6 "2003-03-24T12:41:42Z")
oh, and I found “new” program Pixia, some ppl say that it’s very good alternative for Photoshop… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/7 "2003-03-24T13:26:47Z")
I use Photoshop becuase I like the interface better and Photoshop comes with Image Ready as well. I use it to create quick web layouts. =) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/8 "2003-03-24T14:35:57Z")
i use photoshop because it fits with the other software i use - illustrator and indesign. The interface is common throughout all these… Ⓜ ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/9 "2003-03-24T17:23:42Z")
> I use it to create quick web layouts. so does paintshopro. It’s a nice clean and easy one to use… Anyway photoshop is indeed a reference because of the color handlings (i dont think PSP does have the Pantone rating and all that), ease of layer use, vector images, brushes, filters, etc ettc… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/10 "2003-03-25T00:28:55Z")
As electrongeek said. The combination of PS and ImageReady is really the best to make static homepage design. You can do everything in PS and then Slice it and everything. It simply roxx ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/11 "2003-03-25T00:37:09Z")
I’m sure luksy is happy everyone likes PS, but I think luksy’s question is aimed at people who have actually used Paint Shop Pro. This is another of those issues like mac vs pc, everyone wants to bash macs, when they have never used one, but they can have fun bashing it… Does anyone have first hand knowledge of Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop? Rev ![](http://www.aulman.com/rev.gif) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/12 "2003-03-25T00:46:05Z")
Rev I used a mac for 3 years and hate them…😉 Just kidding my man, I dont hate them at all - I just prefer my PC is all but I do have some love for the Mac crowd 🙂 As for Paint Shop - I have used it a couple of times but nothing even close to the amount that would let me say one is better than the other. I do use photoshop every single day though and love it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/13 "2003-03-25T00:49:50Z")
I used to use PhotoShop V5… But was given PSP7.0 for christmas… I must say i prefer PSP to PS, and all plugins that work for PS works in PSP… I think PSP is easier for noobs like me… Daveman ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/14 "2003-03-25T01:07:16Z")
What is the homepage of paintshop ? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/15 "2003-03-25T01:11:21Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/16 "2003-03-25T01:11:53Z")
Hey… I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and talk about this stuff as well… a couple years back when I got into digital art I had paint shop pro cuz it was cheap and I really liked it back then… eventually I ended up getting Photoshop. I definately prefer photoshop over paint shop because there is so much more you can do. Like others have said, its about what your comfortable with. If you can make great looking images in Paintshop then good for you! same for photoshop. I think Paintshop is much better for beginners. jmho ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/17 "2003-03-25T01:14:07Z")
its actually [http://www.jasc.com/products/psp/](http://www.jasc.com/products/psp/) I wouldnt be able to comment on which one is better , but i’m a dedicated photoshop user, like mariofan and rengirl said photoshop format psd, is accepted by alot of the industry standard application such as illustrator, indesign2 fireworks ect… 😏 ::Daveman beat me to it !!! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/18 "2003-03-25T01:45:42Z")
I was a dedicated Paintshop pro user back in the day. That’s where I got started - as stated above by someone else, it is significantly cheaper than PS. Later I decided to switch to PS since it was required by my company. I have been using it since. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/19 "2003-03-25T02:01:29Z")
Hm, I wouldn’t go with psp, look at their page design ;p jk ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380/20 "2003-03-25T02:15:31Z")
I’ started using Paintshop at version 3, because I couldn’t afford Photoshop at the time. HUGE difference in price. At one time I tried to use Photoshop 6, and didn’t find it enough of a step up to justify the learning curve to switch, so I still use Paintshop Pro 7. However, if you are only creating graphics for the web then, in my opinion, the most powerful tool on the market today is Macromedia’s Fireworks. I’m still learning the software, but I’ve seen Rev do stuff with it in a matter of minutes that would take me a couple of hours with Paintshop and Dreamweaver. [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-vs-paintshop/16380.md?page=2)