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Merge with underneath layer

It would be great to right click and just merge the layer you're working on with the layer underneath it. This way you can add details to an image then quickly merge it to keep layer count manageable without having to group all layers or drop to t...
David Dace almost 2 years ago in New feature or functionality 1

Tabbed documents

When I work on one or more documents, I'd like Painter to have some way to manage them, such as showing each one in a tab (like a web browser)
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in New feature or functionality 0

Recent colors

I'd like some way for Painter to remember the recent colors I had selected, and provide them for me near the color wheel.
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in New feature or functionality 1

Reset paper settings

I'd like to be able to reset paper settings like angle/scale/brightness and contrast in one easy step.
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in Quality 0

Improved results when collapsing layers that have merge modes

When I collapse one or more layers with certain merge modes (such as softlight), I sometimes end up with a different result. I'd like to see it fixed so that what I see before collapsing layers is exactly what I get after collapsing layer.
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in Quality 1

Improvements to the eyedropper tool

I'd like to see a color swatch that previews the color I'm about to select. I'd also like an option to see the numerical HSV / RGB value.
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in Quality 1

Improved custom palettes

The panels would show which brush is selected. Also, when I add commands that can be turned on and off such as 'pause diffusion', the buttons would update their status.
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in Quality 1

File compatibility with PaintShop Pro

I often use PaintShop Pro for editing and making adjustments to my images. Would be good to have file compatibility and be able to transfer .RIFF file or .PSPimage files between Painter and PaintShop Pro so I don't loose file data when transferrin...
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in New feature or functionality 0

.PSD file compatibility: Sub-groups

Sub-groups will be maintained when saving or importing PSD files in Painter
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in Quality 1

Improved Layer masks

I'd like to see layer masks improved, so I can do things like move or copy them between layers and link or unlink their movement with the parent layer. I'd also like to see improved brush compatibility and be able to apply effects and adjustments ...
Product Operations almost 2 years ago in New feature or functionality 1