Corel AfterShot Pro 3 | RAW Photo Editing Software [PC/Mac Key Card]

I am a lllooonnnggg time user of PaintShop, so AfterShot Pro 3 seemed like a logical companion purchase. I noticed almost immediately that my Panasonic LUMIX ZS-80 is not supported. I went to Corel website and filled out the camera support request form. I received a form letter from Corel. I then called Corel thinking it would be faster. After the call, I received another form letter from Corel, asking me to fill out the same form. I responded that I had already completed the form several days ago. I got another form letter thanking me for my letter! I then received an email asking if Corel could close my request!! Today I called Corel again, and the guy told me not to worry (about 100 times), although he couldn’t tell me the status of my case, he assured me that tech support would call me within two hours. Never heard from anyone. My point is that Corel support has declined and it may appear that Corel is willing to add new cameras but I’m thinking that is not the case.

This is great for someone who needs to edit a LOT of photos, like from a wedding or a family reunion. The blemish remover is seriously wonderful and the watermarking is a a neat feature. Its relatively easy to install and use, though I did consult online resources a couple of times, more because this is my first type of program like this rather than because it was hard to use. Im sure there are even more features that I havent taken advantage of yet and will update the review as I do!

I never had a chance to use the product. When you purchase itva code is mailed to your home. Thats right mailed! Than you have to log on to the website enter the code and download your purchase. However my code didnt work. So I went into live chat with a Corel rep. Who said she could fix the problem if she can access my computer and work remotely. During the first 45 seconds she was on my desk top and clicked on my file labeled 2020 Tax Return and proceeded to open the file. At that point I stopped the remote process and vehemently complained to Corel who to date has ignored me. Untrustworthy company.

When I ordered this it was listed as Photo Editing Software with a description emphasizing the ways it can fix your images. After watching Corels introductory video and trying the software, I would classify it as a file management tool that happens to perform editing tasks. In that repect, it is similar to Lightroom. It is not as powerful as Lightroom but it is affordable and does not require a subscription.

NOT A VINE FREEBIE --- Despite statements to the contrary, AfterShot 3 Pro will not read my DNG files. There is no function for easy duplication of images (for alternate treatments). Other bugs as well, but perhaps the worst part is that the Customer support is so terrible. Totally unwilling or unable to admit a known limitation or a bug, but will ask for more and more of your system information (irrelevant to the issue). I can only assume they do this to push customers to throw in the towel rather than try to continue through the inappropriate hoops.

I love it would recommend it to others

The software installed and worked without problems on both a OS X 10.11 and a Win 10 system. Overall the software worked really smoothly and I felt the learning curve was not very steep. Past experience with Corel software has been very positive and I have found they provide really good support if a problem arises.

I bought AfterShot Pro 3 when Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 displayed an automated sales pitch while I was trying to edit a RAW file (basically, it said that I could do more with AfterShot Pro 3 in terms of RAW file editing). So, I bought the upgrade directly from Corel and the application absolutely does not recognized RAW files from Panasonic cameras. There is proposed fix on the Corel website but the fix does not help at all. I have asked for my money back and has also sent a request for technical help (so far, no response). Further, I dont see what this application offers beyond Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 (which is fine, with a few bugs here and there).

Ive been using Lightroom since Version 2 to manage my photo workflow and edit photos, and Ive been pretty happy with it. But Adobes starting to push users how bought it outright to switch over to the Creative Cloud at $9.95 a month, and I wondered if Corels AfterShot Pro could replace it. At only $79.99 (or, to be honest, free, to Vine reviewers) it was certainly worth checking out. Two days ago I received a padded envelope from Amazon that contained what looked like a cardboard CD envelope. The envelope contained not a CD, but a slip of paper with a registration number. As with Adobes products, to install AfterImage you download the software and enter the code to convert a 30-day trial package into a permanent install. And as with Adobe products, you can create a Corel usr ID at installation (or after) in order to manage your Corel products.

I was not very familiar with AfterShot Pro. I am a huge fan of PaintShop Pro and have been using it for years. So I was curious to see if this might be a replacement to PaintShop Pro (PSP) or a useful addition to it for my needs. I am not a professional photographer, but I am a bit of an enthusiast. I own several DSLR cameras and quality lenses and have taken some photos that have been used in professional magazines and other professional venues. But it is a hobby for me and certainly not my day job.