There's also a PDF guide and new to this version of PaintShop Pro is a step-by-step guided tour which is designed to help you find your way around the features and interface.
Those who are new to the software can access the online help / learning centre and watch video tutorials which are linked to from the 'help' menu. A variety of file formats are also supported, including RAW. There are loads of tools on offer, some of which are automated while others give you much more control over the image editing process, and there are also options to create batch edits, custom presets and scripting to speed up your workflow.
Once you open the software up you'll find Manage, Adjust and Edit tabs which give you access to tools specific for that particular task.
The Ultimate edition costs £10 more and comes bundled with AfterShot 3, Corel Live Screen Capture and Perfectly Clear 2 SE. You can buy PaintShop Pro X9 (64-bit and 32-bit versions) as a standard or ultimate edition. Corel's also worked hard to reduce the complexity of the software so that the user has a more enjoyable experience when working in PaintShop Pro and again, it speeds workflow up. PaintShop Pro X9 is the latest version of PaintShop Pro and comes equipped with new tools and enhanced features that save time, make photo editing easier and allow users to be more creative.