May 24, 2011 I just purchased a new Toshiba laptop with Windows 7 and installed Paint Shop Pro. Towline.8bf)' Typically, there are two.dll files.

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Have you found the the perfect plugin to take your latest photo from good to great? Not sure how to get it working? Then keep reading to learn how you can add your favorite compatible plugins to in no time at all! But before we jump right into installing plugins, let’s start at the beginning with the obvious question What is a Plugin? A plugin is an aftermarket software module that adds enhanced functionality to an existing piece software.

Having a robust plugin support system enables the user community to add extra abilities or features to a program without the need for an entirely new version. Like open-source software, plugins offer individuals the opportunity to create their own solution to solve a unique challenge. Plugins for PaintShop Pro are created by Corel and external third-parties, including the PaintShop Pro developer community and other photo software companies.

One popular example is the, which offers a powerful collection of tools for custom filters, retouching, sharpening, and much more. PaintShop Pro has an advanced plugin interface to give you access to a myriad of third party image editing tools (including the Nik Collection) that interface seamlessly with PaintShop Pro. We’ve had many PaintShop Pro users ask us how to install plugins – and good news, it’s easy! Read on and learn how to install plugins in 3 simple steps. We’ll be using the popular Google Nik Collection as an example but you can use this method to install most plugins.

Installing Plugins in PaintShop Pro Now that you know what plugins are and how they’re used, let’s get’em installed in PaintShop Pro. Once you’ve gone through this process once, you’ll be a pro at installing PaintShop Pro plugins, so read on! Step 1: Install Nik Software to your operating system. Go to, click Download, and select the Windows Operating System. Open the downloaded file and select Run.

Step 2: Install Nik Software to PaintShop Pro. Launch PaintShop Pro and go to File Preferences File Locations. Ensure that the Enable plugins checkbox is ticked to allow PaintShop Pro to recognize 3rd party plugins. On the left side under File Types, select Plugins and browse to the installed Nik Software folder found here: C: Program Files Google Nik Collection by clicking Add.

When you see the file path selected in your File Locations dialog box, Click OK to complete the installation. Note: Be sure you verify that the correct plugin files were included by taking a look at the file formats. For example they should end in:.8bf,.8be,.8bi or.8ba. Step 3: Start editing!. Open an image in the Edit workspace. Select Effects Plugins and you will find Nik Collection is ready for work! Finding Compatible Plugins You may use this method to install most 3rd party plugins as long as the plugin is compatible with PaintShop Pro.

For example, PaintShop Pro currently supports four of eight Photoshop plugin interfaces. They are:.

Filter Module: 8bf (the most common of Photoshop plugin modules. They allow editing of pixel data like special image effects.).

Export Module: 8be. Format Module: 8bi. Import Module: 8ba Getting started with some 3rd party plug-ins can be even easier if you select PaintShop Pro as a host application when you download and install it. For example, when installing the ParticleShop plug-in it detects PaintShop Pro and automatically installs itself to the right location for all compatible apps. Want to Give it a Try? You can absolutely FREE, courtesy of our friends at Google. Looking for ways to add fantastic and realistic effects to your photos?

Then, our plugin that brings the power of Corel Painter to your favorite photo editing app! Ready to Get Started with PaintShop Pro? Hello, I bought and installed PSP 2018 today and as mentioned above a few days ago, I also do not have this option of File Locations.

I do not see “You can open the File Locations dialog box by clicking the File Locations button, which appears in many Corel PaintShop Pro dialog boxes, as well as in the Presets drop-list (located in the Tool Options palette) for tools”. And while I did tag the Preset shape in the list of tool options, it does not appear in the visible tool options. And “presets” does not appear in the list at all. I find this very frustrating Please tell me how to solve this problem. It is really a big bother to d/l and install the program again and who will promise me that File Locations will appear next time??? February 12, 2018 at 1:44 pm.

Hello Dorith, Which workspace are you using? We took a closer look at situations that could cause this to happen, and the most likely situation is that you have the Essentials workspace enabled, which simplifies the available menu options to provide a more focused experience. You can change this by going to File Workspace and selecting Complete, which will change the interface and should reveal the File Preferences File Locations option.

If you prefer the Essentials workspace for your day-to-day editing, you can always switch back after you have updated your File Locations menu as needed. Hope this helps! Discovery Center Team February 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm. I have PSP X8 Ultimate (PSP-X8-Ult) and am considering upgrading. PSP-X8-Ult included Perfect Effects 9.5.0 that does not ship (afaik) with PSP 2018 Ultimate. Can this be added to the newest version using the strategy in ” how to use 3rd party plugins in PSP”?

What is included in the “professional photo editing software collection” that is advertised as part of PSP 2018 Ultimate? Must I remove PSP X8 Ultimate before installing PSP 2018 Ultimate? My system is Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit.

Do I need to install both the 32 & 64 bit versions of PSP 2018 Ultimate? Will having many 3rd party filters installed degrade system performance? If yes, is there a way to “switch them out of the software when not in use? Is therre a comprehensive listing of 3rd party plugins that are PSP 2018 Ultimate compatible? December 20, 2017 at 8:09 pm. Hello Dunc, You can use these instructions to install Perfect Effects into PaintShop Pro 2018, but we cannot currently guarantee its stability in PSP 2018 as the plugin was designed for a prior version.

The Professional Photo Editing Software Collection includes Painter Essentials 5, which helps convert photos into realistic digital paintings in a variety of styles (or you can start a digital painting from scratch within the program), Athentech Perfectly Clear 3 SE, a suite of powerful image correction and manipulation tools that streamline and improve workflow, and Corel AfterShot 3, for all your RAW photo editing needs! You can leave PaintShop Pro X8 installed alongside 2018 if you like – the only issue you may run into is which program is set to open your photos by default, since Windows only allows one default program at a time for a given file type. You can change which is the default at any time using this.

As for which version to install, if you have Windows 10 64 bit, we would suggest installing the 64 bit version of PSP 2018. You can install either, but since you have a 64 bit operating system, installing the 64 bit edition will make sure you get the most out of the program and your computer! Having many 3rd party filters is fine! The initial launch time may take slightly longer if you assembly a truly enormous library of them, but once PSP has launched they are only used when you select them. Finally, we don’t currently have a full listing of all the compatible third party plugins for PSP 2018. Thank you for the suggestion! We have passed it on to the PaintShop team for their consideration.

All the best, Discovery Center Team February 4, 2018 at 11:54 am. Hello Romke, The File Preferences File Locations menu is the primary way to access the File Locations dialogue. If it is absent, make sure you are in the Complete workspace, as accessed under File Workspace.

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If you are in the Essentials workspace, the File Locations option is hidden as part of the streamlined and simplified interface. If the menu option is still not present when in the Complete workspace, there may be an issue with your PaintShop Pro installation. You can find alternate ways to access the File Locations window starting on page 714 of the, but if you are finding instances of core menu items being absent we would advise uninstalling and reinstalling the program to resolve this. Discovery Center Team February 4, 2018 at 1:44 pm.