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

Having used several Corel photo editing software programs, i. e. PaintShop Pro, Roxio and MS Digital Imaging, we were impressed with the specifications of Corel AfterShot Pro 3 photo editing software and placed the order. Following the instructions on the ASP 3 card, I downloaded the 64-bit Mac version (other versions are available for Windows, Lenux RPM and Debian OS systems). In addition I downloaded the detailed User Guide to my iPad Pro for ready reference. Subsequently, logged into my Corel account and added/registered the ASP 3 program. After installing the program, I viewed “getting started with ASP 3 for a faster work flow” and several other (except the beginners videos) how to videos prior to editing a couple photos needing attention. First, let me say AfterShot Pro 3 is by far the most comprehensive photo editing program I’ve used. The enhanced recovery, and blemish remover tools are a plus as is the “watermark” and camera profile feature for professional photographers and webmasters. Overall, a slick five star photo editing program, at an excellent price - recommended without reservations.

I wanted an alternative to lightroom and this seems to work. Im still getting used to it but I do like it.

The most current version of AfterShot 3, as of July 16 2016, has a bug that causes the preview pane to display Image Not Available. If you cannot preview an image it renders the software useless. Corel has issued a workaround for the problem, but unfortunately it does not work. If you go to the Corel Forum you will notice that quite a few users have been complaining of this issue for a long time, yet the issue has not been resolved as of this date. At this point if Corel does not fix this grave problem, I and lot of others will be forced to look at other raw image processing software.

Havent really explored all the options available, but for the work I have done with this software I find it to be excellent. The learning curve isnt terribly steep and the results are quite nice.

One of the main applications for the program like this is to edit raw image files. This one does not support newer Panasonic camera models. So it is useless for those camera owners, as it would not open their raw files. I would not be surprised if AfterShot Pro3 was not current on other camera brands either.

The AfterShot Lens Correction feature does not work with my Canon Powershot even though my camera has been on the market for years. I get severe barrel distortion with AfterShot 3. Yes, you can correct for lens distortion manually but the process is too time consuming to make it practical. So I contacted Corel Help. Their advice was to Delete my %Temp% files. Uh, try it with an Administrative user. Uh, send us your PC configuration files. Uh, Ill get back to you. After a week of working with them I got the: Oh, I guess our database does not have the calibration for your camera. Uh, you can fix it manually. Yeah, right! Im going to stay which LightRoom which corrects for Lens Distortion seamlessly.