PaintShop Pro Tutorials

This tutorial will show you how to use the Color Changer tool in PaintShop Pro to change the color of an object or selected area in your image. Download a printable PDF and sample images from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/color-changer/

Learn how to use scripts to transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary! Scripts are automated mini-programs that apply a series of effects or photo editing techniques to your photo. This can save you a lot of time and effort, and allow you to create some really amazing effects, even if you are just a beginner.

Visit our tutorial page to download a printable copy of this tutorial and download a free script to follow along. https://goo.gl/6GkRNX

This tutorial will introduce you to the Tools toolbar, which is the main toolbar in PaintShop Pro. We’ll show you where to locate the toolbar in different workspaces and how you can customize the toolbar to suit your workflow. This toolbar has the key tools for basic tasks like navigating the workspace and moving objects, common tasks like cropping and resizing, and advanced image-editing tools for erasing backgrounds, cloning, selections, and more.

A printable PDF copy of this tutorial is available on our tutorial page: https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/overview-of-paintshop-pro-tools-toolbar/.

Learn how to make your photos look more professional by removing unwanted people or objects with PaintShop Pro's Object Remover tool. The Object Remover tool lets you remove objects when the surrounding area is fairly uniform in color and texture – just identify the area to remove and then choose a source area from another part of the photo to cover it.
Visit our tutorial page to download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/paintshop-pro-object-remover/.

This tutorial will show you how to use the AI HDR Studio plugin for PaintShop Pro and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to create high-quality HDR images in seconds. With these unique AI-powered presets, your photos will be transformed from simple to spectacular.
Download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/using-the-ai-hdr-studio-plugin/.

Learn the basics of using PaintShop Pro’s Clone Brush to cover unwanted parts of an image or to copy areas or objects from one image to another. Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/using-the-clone-brush/

In this tutorial, we’ll review the basics of opening and importing photos into PaintShop Pro. Learn how to open popular file formats like JPG and PNG, and how to import content from your camera or scanner. We’ll also take a look at how to use the Navigation and Organizer palettes to bring your files into PaintShop Pro. Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/opening-and-importing-photos-in-paintshop-pro/.

Learn how to blend photos in PaintShop Pro, by combining the best parts of multiple shots and removing unwanted elements to create a perfect image. Download the sample images and printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/photo-blending/

Learn how to do the face swap technique using PaintShop Pro’s cloning tools to seamlessly clone the face of one person onto another person. Download the sample image and a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/face-swap-in-paintshop-pro/

In this tutorial you will learn some simple techniques to convert color photos to black and white in PaintShop Pro, using scripts and different effects. Download a printable PDF and the sample images from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/convert-color-photos-to-black-and-white/

Learn how to adjust the various settings of PaintShop Pro's Clone Brush for seamless and realistic results when cloning a complex pattern or texture. Download the sample image and a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/advanced-cloning/

Learn how to use PaintShop Pro’s Instant Effects palette to enhance your images with photo filters for artistic, portrait, landscape and other styles. Download sample images and a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/adding-instant-effects/

In this tutorial, we will show you how to rotate photos to fix any images that have been photographed on an angle or end up sideways on your smartphone. You will also learn how to flip and mirror photos to improve the composition of your social media images and create unique images.
Download a printable copy of this tutorial and the sample images to follow along https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/flip-mirror-rotate-photos-in-paintshop-pro/

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to straighten a photo in PaintShop Pro. Straightening your photos is an important step in the photo editing process, because a crooked photo is noticed right away and really detracts from the photo’s overall quality. Straightening helps make your photographs look balanced and well-thought out and can instantly transform an amateur snapshot into a professional-looking image.

Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/straighten-photo-in-paintshop-pro/

Here are 6 easy ways to fix summer photos and make them look more professional, using a few simple tools in PaintShop Pro to correct common issues. Download the sample images and a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/fix-summer-photos-with-paintshop-pro

The double exposure photo effect is a photo editing technique that combines 2 different photos into one surreal image, often with symbolism or deeper meaning. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a double exposure photo effect in PaintShop Pro using the selection tools, layer blend modes, and various adjustments to touch up and fine tune your final image.
Download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/double-exposure-effect-in-paintshop-pro/.

Learn how you can create professional-looking collages, social media images, cards, brochures and more with project templates in PaintShop Pro. Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/working-with-project-templates/.

Learn how to use Perfectly Clear’s automatic adjustments and advanced editing tools to create professionally finished photos quickly and easily. Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/how-to-use-perfectly-clear/.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the different Shape tools in PaintShop Pro to create preset shapes, rectangles, ellipses, symmetrical shapes, and more. You’ll also learn how to customize these shapes, fill a shape with an image, and save your own preset shapes to use in future projects.
Visit our tutorial page to download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/shape-tools-in-paintshop-pro/.

Learn how to add fog to your photos and create a misty morning landscape or add an air of mystery. In this tutorial we will show you how to use the Airbrush tool to create soft wisps and dense clouds of fog, and how to enhance the effect using different brush tips, blur and shadow.


Visit our tutorial page tow download a printable copy of this tutorial and the sample image to follow along https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/add-fog-to-photos-in-paintshop-pro/.

In PaintShop Pro, the Pick tool is used to select and move images, objects, and layers. It can also be used to rotate, resize, and transform these elements. In this tutorial we will cover the basics of the Pick tool, as well as the transformations options like rotate, resize/scale, shear, and perspective.

A printable PDF copy of this tutorial is available on our tutorial page: https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/pick-tool-in-paintshop-pro/.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Flood Fill tool in PaintShop Pro to fill areas with colors, gradients, or patterns. The Flood Fill tool allows you to fill all pixels or pixels you specify with your selected colors. This is a very useful tool when working with graphic design projects if you want to change or experiment with the color scheme.
Download a printable PDF copy from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/flood-fill-tool-in-paintshop-pro/.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Eraser tool in PaintShop Pro. The Eraser tool can help you remove unwanted areas of a layer by making them transparent. It’s also a great tool for working with multiple layers in your photo editing projects.
Download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page: https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/eraser-tool-in-paintshop-pro/.

Here are 9 ways you can quickly and easily customize PaintShop Pro templates to create your own unique collages, cards, social media images and more! Download a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/how-to-customize-paintshop-pro-templates/.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use PaintShop Pro's Move tool to quickly move elements or layers on your canvas. This is especially useful for working with multiple elements on the canvas when you’re creating collages or custom graphics.
Download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page: https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/move-tool-in-paintshop-pro/

The Pan tool in PaintShop Pro allows you to control which part of the image is visible in the image window. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Pan tool and Overview palette to move around on your image, as well as helpful tips and shortcuts to speed up your photo editing workflow.
A printable PDF copy of this tutorial is available on our tutorial page: https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/pan-in-paintshop-pro/.

Learn how to make 2 different styles of before and after images in PaintShop Pro: the side-by-side comparison and the artistic split image. Download free templates plus a printable copy of this tutorial and the sample images from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/paintshop-pro-before-and-after-images/.

Learn how to easily create a personalized calendar in PaintShop Pro, using your own photos and a calendar template.
Visit our tutorial page to download a free calendar template and the written tutorial to follow along.
https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/using-templates-to-create-custom-calendars/

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add your photos to the template, position and resize them to fit, and place them in the proper order in the Layers palette. You’ll also learn how to add your own text – either specific calendar activities like birthdays and holidays, or even a nice quote to go along with your photo. Once your calendar is complete you can share it online or print it out.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a rainbow to your photos. We’ll start with a graphic of a rainbow and show you how to use layer blend modes and layer opacity, Gaussian blur and the Eraser tool to customize the rainbow according to your image and make it blend naturally within your landscape shot.



Download the free rainbow image and a printable copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/add-rainbow-to-photos-in-paintshop-pro/.

The colors of Fall provide some incredible landscapes and photo opportunities. But sometimes those photos could use a little improvement to fix some common photography issues. In this tutorial we’ll cover some of PaintShop Pro’s best tools for enhancing your Fall photos, including:

- How to straighten and crop photos
- Removing imperfections and unwanted objects
- Adjusting color and lighting
- Adding effects

Download a printable PDF copy of this tutorial from our tutorial page https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/enhancing-fall-images/.