Photoshop vs. Photo-Paint

[DrOrgaZmo]

Which one is the superior program, Adobe Photoshop or Corel Photo-Paint?

Nevermind interface, speed, compatibility, and all that crap.

Which one has the most functions and raw power?

 

[GenghisK]

Photoshop has the most features. Nevertheless since it was at first a Mac application, it's still fully optimized for Power PC processors. That means Photoshop will always run faster on a Mac, for a given task. But you can always try Paint Shop Pro which is quite powerful and sufficient for people like you an me. IMHO.

 

[funxus]

I've never tried the later, but have "painted" a lot of pictures in PS and like it.

 

[damunzy]

A lot of people say that Gimp is pretty good and that has been ported to Windows and is native to Linux.

 

[Jeratain]

I've only tried Corel for a little bit. I use Photoshop 7.0 and love it. I can't really compare since I never used Corel for more than an hour. But from what I saw, Photoshop was better.

I dislike Gimp - don't like it a bit.

 

[bhiita]

I know it's not one of the choices but I use Ulead Photoimpact 4.2
It's old but not dusty. It came with a scanner bundle and I use it for everything. Functions good and is good quality. I can't get pluggins for it and it sucks for most things 3d and some minor pallett limitations, but all in all I have to give it a sheltered and bias I hope to try those other brands sometime but lazily fear learning new things.

 

[gael]

I have only used PS7 and Paintshop pro,(the latest one).
PS7 leaves PSP in the dirt.
PS7, as far as i know, is industry standard. Its the best in its field.

 

[Pillager]

Photoshop is indeed the best, IMO, and does leave PSP in the dirt, but it does cost about x times the price of PSP. For valuie for money, PSP is hard to beat and what I use most of the time, just because it is pretty powerful and easy to use.

 

[Groovin']

Photoshop is definately the best hands down. But if you don't work in a design company and/or haven't got money burning a hole in your pocket, Paintshop Pro is perfectly adequate.

Just dont get used to Photoshop then go down to PSP. You will be annoyed!

 

[WillJ]

I've never heard of Corel Photo-Paint; I normally use Corel PhotoHouse. Is that what you meant?