Jasc introduces Paint Shop Power Suite

Jasc Software, Inc. has unveiled Jasc Paint Shop Power Suite - Photo Edition, the ultimate software collection for digital photographers.

The new Paint Shop Power Suite – Photo Edition is designed to provide digital photographers an integrated solution with all the tools they need to produce professional results with power and ease.

The suite includes Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, the most complete photo and graphics editor, Jasc® Paint Shop Photo Album 4, everything you need to enhance, organize, and share digital photos, Jasc® Paint Shop Xtras Creative Edition 1 & 2, ready-to-use artistic resources for use with Paint Shop Pro, and “Paint Shop Creations – Demystifying Digital Photography,” a new book that provides readers with how-to’s, tips, and over 250 full-color photos and illustrations to help customers get the most out of their digital photos.

With digital camera sales expected to surpass the sale of film cameras in 2003, according to a recent InfoTrends Research Group study, consumers and businesses are eager for a powerful and easy-to-use digital photography and imaging solution that is affordable.

“The shift to digital photography will be nearly complete by 2008 due to advancing consumer adoption of a wide range of consumer digital imaging solutions, including home photo printing, retail digital photofinishing services, online photo services, TV-based imaging products and services, and wireless imaging,” said Michelle Slaughter, director of InfoTrends’ Digital Photography Trends service. “As consumers’ use of digital imaging increases, they need easy-to-use solutions for managing, editing, printing and creating projects with their digital photos. Jasc Paint Shop Power Suite is a comprehensive imaging software suite that could make consumers’ experience with digital photos simpler and more enjoyable.”

“Paint Shop Power Suite – Photo Edition is a giant leap forward for the digital photography industry,” said Kris Tufto, president and CEO of Jasc Software. “For the first time anyone interested in digital photography can get everything they need to get started and create professional looking photos in one box, plus they are provided with a growth path regardless of their skill level.”

The new suite is anchored by Jasc’s flagship product, Paint Shop Pro 8, which combines automatic and precision photo editing and graphic design tools with an integrated learning system to help users produce superior results. By introducing industry firsts that streamline workflow and simplify complicated photo and graphics techniques, Paint Shop Pro 8 makes powerful professional tools accessible to users of all skill-levels.

With a comprehensive set of photo editing and enhancement tools, powerful search functions, a flexible keyword organization system, and a host of sharing options, Paint Shop Photo Album 4 helps customers get started working with their photos. With a one-click Quick Fix tool that instantly corrects color, contrast and brightness, and Thinify