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PhotoPlus X6
Photo editing just got easier
Edit and enhance photos of family, friends, and holidays in no time with the easy-to-use tools in our great-value, must-have photo editing software. Make simple, hassle-free fixes in minutes and achieve stunning results with professional features, all in PhotoPlus X6.
PhotoPlus X6
System Specs
Minimum requirements
- Windows-based PC with DVD/CD drive and mouse (main processor must support SSE2 instructions)
- Microsoft Windows® 8, 7, Vista, or XP Service Pack 2 (32 bit) operating system
- 512MB RAM
- 821MB free hard disk space
- 1024 x 768 monitor resolution
Optional Requirements
- Windows-compatible printer
- TWAIN compatible scanner and/or digital camera
- Pressure-sensitive pen tablet
- Internet account and connection required for accessing online resources
Other Notes
- Additional disk resources and memory are required when editing large and/or complex images.
- Internet connection required for accessing full set of tutorial videos.
- Adobe® Flash® Player 9 or above required to view learning zone resources.
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Adobe Photoshop CS6 | Adobe Elements 11 | Serif PhotoPlus X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documents Tab | No | Yes | Yes |
| How To Tab | No | Yes (Guided edits) | Yes |
| Scroll zoom windows simultaneously | Yes | No | Yes |
| Browse images files and folders with image browser | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant fix red eye removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Non-destructive crop | Yes | No | Yes |
| PhotoFix for quick edits | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raw Studio | Yes (Camera Raw 5) | Yes (Camera Raw 7.1) | Yes |
| HDR Merge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Non destructive adjustments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Filters | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Vignetting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Distortions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Depth of Field Blur | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Straighten Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 32-bit HDR | Yes | No | Yes |
| Non-destructive Filter Layers | Yes | No | Yes |
| Black and White Film effect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt shift effect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Gallery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Painting using Depth Maps | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blend modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lanczos 3 Image Resize | No | No | Yes |
| Image Cut out Studio | No (cut out via Lasso tool) | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Warp Tool | Yes | No | Yes |
| Print Studio | No | No | Yes |
| RGB and Greyscale modes with 8 and 16 bit support | Yes | No | Yes |
| Before/After Split Screen [Studio improvement] | No | Yes | Yes |
| Freeform RGB curve editing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Individual RGB colour channel editing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Recordable Macros | Yes | No | Yes |
| Batch Processing with Macros | Yes | No | Yes |
| Batch Resizing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 32-bit and 64-bit versions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vibrance adjustment slider | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lossless JPEG | No | No | Yes |
| Image Export Optimizer | Only Web 4 formats | No | Yes |
| PSD Import and Export with layers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QuickShapes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gradient Fills | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Photo tagging | Yes (Bridge) | Yes | Yes |
| View photos on a map | No | Yes | Yes |
| Send as Email | No | Yes (from organiser) | Yes |
| Upload to Facebook and Flickr | Yes (via Adobe Bridge) | Yes | Yes |
| Photo stacks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart collections | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EXIF support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| £667.20 (Home edition) |
£79.10 | £71.48 |
Serif believes the information in the comparison to be reasonably reliable but does not guarantee its accuracy. Consumers are solely responsible for verifying the claims. If there are any inaccuracies please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is PhotoPlus X6 full 64-bit compatible?
- Yes, a 64-bit version will be automatically installed on compatible computers.
Importing
- Can my graphic file be imported?
- PhotoPlus lets you import a vast selection of graphic file formats, including PhotoShop PSD files.
- Is my camera’s Raw format supported by PhotoPlus X6?
- PhotoPlus’s Raw support is extensive. Over 400 camera models are supported.
- How do I use Raw Studio for Raw image manipulation?
- Raw Studio is PhotoPlus’s integrated Studio for processing Raw images on import. A combination of tools for exposure and white balance control, along with highlight recovery, noise reduction, and more, lets you take full control of your photo. PhotoPlus also lets you reapply saved settings from your first adjusted Raw file to subsequent files.
Photo Editing Essentials
- How versatile are the selection tools?
- PhotoPlus selection tools let you create selection areas based on text, brush strokes, and shapes. Colour-based selection gives incredible power while editing.
- Can I create caption text?
- Text can be added as an independent layer. This means you can add caption, copyrights, and other messages in any font and size, exactly where you want it.
- Can I cut out my image?
- Yes. PhotoPlus’s Cut out Studio is used to paint regions that you want to keep or discard. Brush strokes will snap to image edges for precise image cuts.
- Does PhotoPlus offer non-destructive adjustments and filters?
- Both adjustment layers and filter layers are important concepts in PhotoPlus. These let you apply an adjustment or filter as a layer, which can be manipulated like other layers. The resulting layer also lets you fine-tune the adjustment or effect, without affecting the original image.
- I want to apply the same operations to all my photos. Do I really have to do this one by one?
- No. With batch processing you can repeat tasks such as image resizing, resampling, changing file types/names, all at the same time without user intervention and the loading of each photo. When used in conjunction with preset and custom macros the possibilities are endless.
Photo Adjustments
- Can I crop images to various sizes?
- PhotoPlus not only lets you crop to common print sizes (7 x 5), but also crop to pixel. The latter is ideal for creating pixel-accurate web graphics.
- How do I remove red eye?
- PhotoPlus offers single-click red eye removal, either using the Red-Eye Tool or via PhotoFix, a powerful studio environment for photo adjustment.
- I’m interested in using PhotoFix – What does it do?
- PhotoFix is an integrated retouch and adjustment studio for quick and intuitive photo correction.
Photo Effects
- What photo effects would be available to me?
- Pick from categories such as Distort, Blur, Sharpen, Edge, Artistic, Noise, and Render. Make use of your third-party Photoshop® plug-ins, Deform, Warp, and powerful 2D/3D filter effects.
- How can I give my photos that WOW factor?
- PhotoPlus’s Filter Gallery is a studio environment packed with different effect categories. Effects are compelling and great fun to use!
- I’d like to try HDR merge. Does PhotoPlus support this?
- Yes! PhotoPlus lets you merge several "bracketed" photos (taken at different exposure levels), which lets you produce an output image with a wide tonal range.
Printing and Sharing
- What choices do I have to print and share?
- PhotoPlus’s powerful Print Studio can output single images, contact sheets, artistic layouts, and paper-saving layouts. Alternatively, create screen-ready or press-ready professional PDFs from your project.
- How do I export my image?
- The Export Optimizer lets you see how your image will look (and how much space it will take up) before you save it! Its multi-window display provides side-by-side WYSIWYG previews of image quality at various output settings, so you can make the best choice every time!
Great support
For more FAQs, online How Tos, and Troubleshooting articles, visit our extensive Knowledge Base.