Paint Shop Pro is a Microsoft Windows application that is useful for creating vector graphics along with traditional graphic formats including .jpg and .gif files. This application was originally released as Paint Shop and is now better known as "Corel Paint Shop Pro" after the original developer (Jasc) was purchased by Corel Corporate in October, 2004. The program, also known as "PSP," has the capabilities of loading Photoshop plugins for extended features and editing options.

Using Paint Shop Pro is possible by purchasing the program directly from Corel itself and there are multiple versions available. You are able to find more information about PSP and how it is used in graphic design here on this website. The program allows you to edit, colorize and even use virtual brushes and shapes to create web-friendly graphics or to design a poster or flyer for print use. Downloadable content such as "picture tubes," brushes and plugins are available to use with all versions of PSP.