Jasc(R) Software, Inc. Press Release 07/09/04

Paint Shop Pro Studio Ideal for Digital Photographers Ready to Do More With Their Photos

Paint Shop Pro 9 Offers More Advanced Functionality for Professional Results

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/—Jasc(R) Software, Inc. announced today the general availability of Paint Shop(TM) Pro(R) Studio and Paint Shop(TM) Pro(R) 9. The two new products offer digital camera users at all skill levels solutions tailored to their needs.

Paint Shop Pro Studio and Paint Shop Pro 9 are the result of Jasc’s market research that clearly defined a 50/50 split among users. Half wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more powerful and offered even more professional-strength tools for photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. The other half wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more fun and easier to use, making photo-editing projects a reality for everybody.

Paint Shop Pro Studio is a new Jasc photo editor for consumers who want to do more than novice editing without a steep learning curve. Paint Shop Pro Studio leverages Paint Shop Pro’s power and flexibility to provide photo editing and graphic design functionality that is comprehensive yet easy-to-use, making editing photos and creating graphics fun for novice and intermediate users. An Idea Book is included to guide users through some of the most common photo projects such as photo restoration and crafting. And, to help protect, organize, find, and share photos, Paint Shop Pro Studio also includes Paint Shop(TM) Photo Album(TM) 5 - Standard Edition, further extending its power.

Paint Shop Pro 9 is the latest version of the award-winning photo and graphics editor that advances the standard for affordable, professional photo editing, strengthening Paint Shop Pro’s legacy for creative innovation. With even more advanced tools for avid and professional digital photographers, graphics hobbyists, and business professionals, Paint Shop Pro 9 integrates digital camera noise removal, a chromatic aberration removal filter, fill flash, Raw image support, and other high-end functionality often sold individually for hundreds of dollars.

Paint Shop Pro 9 also introduces a new set of integrated art media painting tools that advance the ability of digital artists and graphics hobbyists to add realistic wet and dry artwork to their photographs, illustrations, and other images. A new Mixer palette provides artists with an area to add and mix paint into custom colors.

“I’ve been using Paint Shop Pro for almost 10 years and continue to be amazed by the high-end functionality with a minimal learning curve,” said professional photographer Jim Fuglestad. “Paint Shop Pro has everything I need to deliver high quality results for my clients.”

“With the emergence of a new breed of digital camera user, expanding the Paint Shop family of digital photography products deepens our commitment to customers and the industry to empower people at all skill levels with creative license to make the most of their images,” said Kris Tufto, president and CEO of Jasc Software. “Paint Shop Pro Studio is perfect for the groundswell of users requiring creative power and ease of use. Paint Shop Pro 9 adds features professionals and hobbyists demand, raising the bar for high-end image editing.”

Availability
Paint Shop Pro 9 and Paint Shop Pro Studio are available at www.jasc.com and at selected retailers worldwide. MSRP is $129 for Paint Shop Pro 9. MSRP for Paint Shop Pro Studio is $79, which includes a free copy of Paint Shop Photo Album 5 - Standard Edition ($29 value).

About Jasc Software, Inc.
Jasc Software, Inc. is dedicated to providing Windows-based PC users with affordable digital photography software that exceeds their expectations. By delivering superior software, service, and support Jasc enables users to discover their power to create. Jasc Software has been ranked by the Inc. 500, Deloitte & Touche’s Minnesota Technology Fast 50, and Deloitte & Touche’s Technology Fast 500. Its products have won numerous awards including: American Photo Editor’s Choice Award; PC Magazine Reader’s Choice; Web Techniques Web Tools Reader’s Choice Award; PC World Class Award; PC World Best Buy; PC Photo Editor’s Choice; CNET Editors’ Choice; PC Magazine Program of the Year; and Home Office Computing 100 Gold Award. For more information, Jasc Software can be reached at 800-622-2793 or on the Web at http://www.jasc.com

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