Jasc Software Announces Paint Shop Pro 6 and Animation Shop 2 for High-Powered Web-Site and Digital-Image Enhancement

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Aug. 9, 1999-- Jasc Software, a pioneer in the Windows graphics-and-multimedia market, Monday announced the release of Paint Shop Pro 6, the complete solution for creating Web graphics and enhancing digital images.

Paint Shop Pro 6 also features a new version of Jasc's popular animation program, Animation Shop 2. Specifically designed to meet the needs of both Web designers and advanced consumers, Jasc's award-winning Paint Shop Pro continues to provide advanced functionality at a low price.

Paint Shop Pro 6 includes many new, powerful design and editing tools for creating Web sites and enhancing digital images. Key features include:

  • Direct support for more than 120 digital cameras
  • Enhanced Browser for more-powerful image management
  • Digital watermarking for embedding copyright information
  • Vector tools and layers for enhanced drawing capabilities
  • Editable text and ability to place text on a path
  • Multicolor Gradient tool for creating and saving custom gradients
  • Interface enhancements, including roll-up palette and a recent colors picker
  • Enhanced integration between Paint Shop Pro 6 and Animation Shop 2
  • Adjustment layers for applying color corrections to multiple layers
  • Print Multiple Images function for printing several images on a page
  • Improved Layer and Tool Options palettes for added flexibility and control
  • An OLE Screen Capture for grabbing screen shots directly from a host application
  • New special effects, including Bevel, Weave, Blinds and more
Paint Shop Pro 6 will be available in September at a suggested list price of from Jasc Software or through popular retail, Internet and mail-order sales channels. Upgrades for registered users of previous versions are available for through Jasc Software.