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Corel PaintShop Pro X4 User Guide
Media. When you open a photo, scan, or screen capture, the single
layer is labeled as Background on the Layers palette.
For most simple corrections and retouching, you do not have to add
layers to an image. However, it is a good practice to duplicate the
single layer before making image corrections, so that you preserve the
original image on its own layer. If you intend to do more complex work
— such as adding elements to the image, creating photo
compositions, adding text, or applying other effects — the use of
layers is highly recommended.
Layers are like separate sheets that you combine to create
a final composition.
The following table provides examples.
To
Do the following
Preserve the original
image before making
changes
Make a duplicate of the background layer by
choosing Layers
Duplicate. To work on the
duplicate layer, make it the active layer by
clicking it on the Layers palette.
Make color and tonal
corrections
Use adjustment layers instead of changing
the image directly. For more information
about using adjustment layers, see ”Using
adjustment layers” in the Help.
