Photoshop does have more features than PSP, and that's part of why it costs so much. There are several native filters, layer styles, various image correction features, and, especially, the ability to prepare work for print. Pretty much ALL jobs in graphic design require you to be proficient in Photoshop. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that Paint Shop Pro isn't a perfectly solid, usable, and high quality program. It is. It's got some good features that are unique. It's a LOT of bang for the buck. I still believe that it depends a great deal on what you want/need to do. bonni

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