Corel: Looking for Love Online?

Corel: Looking for Love Online? Put Your Best Face Forward with Corel Paint Shop Pro

As Valentine's Day draws near, millions of singles will go online in search of romance. So what's the secret to getting noticed online? Well, it's no surprise that those who post their photos receive twice as many emails as those without, according to a study published by economists at M.I.T. and University of Chicago. Not convinced? A Match.com survey revealed that profiles containing photos had fifteen times the response rate as those without them. If you're serious about finding that special someone online, it's time to fix up your photos and put your best face forward.Online dating sites are riddled with photos that are less than ideal - they are too dark, too grainy, or poorly cropped. These problems are all easy to fix if you have the right tools to help you. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® X is award-winning software packed with quick photo fixes that will make you look picture perfect. And with a new integrated Learning Center, Paint Shop Pro is easier to use than ever.

Try some of these quick tips and fast photo fixes before posting your photos online:Quick Photo Fix - In Just One Click! - Begin by clicking the 'One Step Photo Fix' button and watch Paint Shop Pro automatically
adjust the brightness and color of your photo. You will be amazed at how it quickly transforms a good photo into an outstanding photo.

Turn that Noise Down - "Digital noise" can cause photos to look grainy. To make your photos crystal clear, try selecting the 'Digital Camera Noise Removal' button and watch your photos become clearer in an instant.
Me, Myself, and I - Want to edit out your ex? Or maybe you just want to protect the innocent and crop your friends and family out of your photos. Select the Object Remover tool and trim unwanted subjects from your photos in seconds.
Blemish be Gone -
Have a photo of yourself that would be great without the blemish that is now long gone? Just select the
'Blemish Fixer' option, target the blemish and with one click it is gone forever. The Blemish Fixer is just one of many makeover tools included in Paint Shop Pro X.
"With 40 million Americans using Internet dating services, online daters need a better way to stand out from the crowd. Having photos that show the real you is the first step," said Blaine Mathieu, general manager, digital imaging at Corel. "You'll be amazed how you start standing out from the online competition after spending a few minutes making simple enhancements and adjustments to your photo collection."

To learn more about Corel's digital imaging portfolio or to download a free, fully functional trial version of Corel Paint Shop Pro X,
please visit www.corel.com/paintshoppro.

Pricing and Availability
Available for a suggested retail price of $99 US and $129 CAD, Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes Corel® Photo Album™ 6 - Standard Edition, Pixmantec® RawShooter™ essentials, two hours of free lynda.com video instruction and a printed user manual. Corel Paint Shop Pro X is now available from major retailers and resellers across North America including Amazon, PC Mall, Dell.com, Atomic Park, STAPLES, Business Depot, Office Depot, CDW, PC Connection, SHI and Software Spectrum.

About Corel Corporation
Corel Corporation provides innovative software solutions that help millions of value-conscious businesses and consumers in over 75 countries improve their productivity. Corel is renowned for its powerful software portfolio that combines innovative photo editing
and graphics creation, vector illustration and technical-graphics applications along with office and personal productivity solutions. Corel's flagship products include the CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, the WordPerfect® Office Suite, the Corel® Painter™ Natural-Media® painting and illustration software and the Paint Shop™ Family of digital photography and image editing software.
Founded in 1985, Corel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, please visit www.corel.com.