Patches & Updates

Painter 2023 - macOS 13 Ventura update

This patch will update the initial release of Painter 2023 (23.0.0.244) to support macOS Ventura (13).

Released: 2022-11-28

Painter 2022 - Captured Dab Hotfix

With this hotfix, resetting a brush that uses a captured dab to its default state also restores its original dab shape. The Captured Dab Hotfix can be applied only to Painter 2022 (22.0.0.164).

Released: 2021-11-03

Painter 2020 Update 1

Painter 2020 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2020 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2019-11-07

Painter 2019 Update 1

Painter 2019 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2019 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2018-10-16

Painter 2018 Intel Optimization (Windows)

Painter 2018 Intel Optimization will update previous releases of Painter 2018 to the latest version. The update helps Thick Paint performance on AVX2 enabled systems.

Released: 2018-01-30

Painter 2018 Update 1 (Windows)

Painter 2018 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2018 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2017-10-03

Painter 2018 Update 1 (Mac)

Painter 2018 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2018 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2017-10-03

Painter 2017 Update 1 (Windows)

Painter 2017 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2017 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2016-10-31

Painter 2017 Update 1 (Mac)

Painter 2017 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2017 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2016-10-31

Painter 2016 (Windows)

Painter 2016 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2016 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2016-01-12

Painter 2016 (Mac)

Painter 2016 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2016 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2016-01-12

Painter 2015 Hot Fix 1 (Windows)

Painter 2015 Hot Fix 1 will update the latest release of Painter 2015 (Update 1 14.1.0.1105).

Painter 2015 Hot Fix 1 will fix a known issue with Painter 2015 when using tablets and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2. After the Hot Fix is applied Painter 2015 will launch with a tablet connected to your computer and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 installed on the system.

Released: 2015-03-19

Painter 2015 Update 1 (Windows)

Painter 2015 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2015 (14.0.0.728). The build number after the Update is applied will be 14.1.0.1105.

For additional information about this service pack, please click here.

Released: 2014-11-19

Painter 2015 Update 1 (Mac)

Painter 2015 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter 2015 (14.0.0.728). The build number after the Update is applied will be 14.1.0.1105.

For additional information about this service pack, please click here.

Released: 2014-11-19

Painter X3 Service Pack 1 (Windows)

Painter X3 Service Pack 1 will update the initial release of Painter X3 (13.0.0.704) to 13.0.1.920. The new version includes several enhancements to Painter X3.

For additional information about this service pack, please click here.

Released: 2013-11-21

Painter X3 Service Pack 1* (Mac)

*Includes Support for OS X Mavericks (10.9 Mac)

Painter X3 Service Pack 1 will update the initial releases of Painter X3 (13.0.0.704 and 13.0.1.920) to 13.0.1.1111. The new version includes several enhancements to Painter X3 plus support for OS X Mavericks.

For additional information about this service pack, please click here.

Released: 2013-11-21

Corel Painter 12.2 Service Pack 1 Update (Mac)

This update will update the latest release Corel Painter 12.2 (Build 12.1.0.703) to Corel Painter 12.2 (Build 12.2.1.1212). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Corel Painter 12, About.

The new version includes key fixes plus new and enhanced features were added to the following areas of the application:

• Memory Enhancements
• Layer Improvements

IMPORTANT: After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the Corel Painter 12 menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Release Notes

Released: 2013-01-08

Corel Painter 12.2 Service Pack 1 Update (Windows)

This update will update the latest release Corel Painter 12.2 (Build 12.2.0.703) to Corel Painter 12.2 Service Pack 1 (Build 12.2.1.1212). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD.

The new version includes key fixes plus new and enhanced features were added to the following areas of the application:

• Memory Enhancements
• Layer Improvements

IMPORTANT: After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the HELP drop-down menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Release Notes

Released: 2013-01-08

Corel Painter 12.2 Update (Mac)

This update will update the latest release Corel Painter 12.1 (Build 12.1.0.1213) with or without Hot Fix 1 applied (Build 12.1.0.1250) to Corel Painter 12.2 (Build 12.2.0.703). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Corel Painter 12, About.

The new version includes key fixes plus new and enhanced features were added to the following areas of the application:

• Flow Maps
• Vertical Docking
• Enhanced Multi-Touch Support for Wacom Intuos 5
• Introducing Corel Cinco for Painter

IMPORTANT: After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the Corel Painter 12 menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-07-10

Corel Painter 12.2 Update (Windows)

This update will update the latest release Corel Painter 12.1 (Build 12.1.0.1213) with or without Hot Fix 1 applied (Build 12.1.0.1250) to Corel Painter 12.2 (Build 12.2.0.703). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD.

The new version includes key fixes plus new and enhanced features were added to the following areas of the application:

• Flow Maps
• Vertical Docking
• Enhanced Multi-Touch Support for Wacom Intuos 5
• Introducing Corel Cinco for Painter

IMPORTANT: After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the HELP drop-down menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-07-10

Corel Painter 12.1 Hot Fix 1 (Mac)

Corel Painter 12.1 Update – Hot Fix 1 (12.1.0.1250) will update the latest release of Corel Painter 12.1 (12.1.0.1213). The following fixes are included in this update:

• Brush lagging after using undo or flipping canvas has been resolved.
• Instabilities when using Real Watercolor have been resolved.
• Impasto information is now maintained when saving RIF files with embedded clone sources.

Hot Fix 1 is applicable only to the latest release of Corel Painter 12.1 (12.1.0.1213). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD. If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the HELP drop-down menu to install all of the required service packs and hot fixes, including this latest update.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-03-01

Corel Painter 12.1 Hot Fix 1 (Windows)

Corel Painter 12.1 Update – Hot Fix 1 (12.1.0.1250) will update the latest release of Corel Painter 12.1 (12.1.0.1213). The following fixes are included in this update:

• Brush lagging after using undo or flipping canvas has been resolved.
• Instabilities when using Real Watercolor have been resolved.
• Impasto information is now maintained when saving RIF files with embedded clone sources.

Hot Fix 1 is applicable only to the latest release of Corel Painter 12.1 (12.1.0.1213). If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD. If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the HELP drop-down menu to install all of the required service packs and hot fixes, including this latest update.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-03-01

Corel Painter 12.1 Update (Windows)

The Painter 12.1 Update (12.1.1.1213) includes key fixes and enhancements to the application. It can only be applied to the latest release of Painter 12.0.1.727 or 12.0.1.914. If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD.

After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

IMPORTANT: If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the HELP drop-down menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-01-12

Corel Painter 12.1 Update (Mac)

The Painter 12.1 Update (12.1.1.1213) includes key fixes and enhancements to the application. It can only be applied to Painter 12.0.1.727, 12.0.1.830 or 12.0.1.914. If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Corel Painter 12, About.

After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

IMPORTANT: If you are running an earlier version of Painter 12, use the Check for Updates command in the Corel Painter 12 menu to install prior service packs, hot fixes and this latest update. This process will ensure you have the pre-requisite services packs, hot fixes and the update itself.

Release Notes

Released: 2012-01-12

Corel Painter 12 Service Pack 1 Update (Windows)

Service Pack 1 will update the initial releases of Corel Painter 12 (12.0.0.502, 12.0.0.503 or 12.0.0.609) to 12.0.0.727. The new version includes key fixes and enhancements to the application.

After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

IMPORTANT: To install this update, the original DVD may be required. Please note: each application has a version number. If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs DVD.

Release Notes

Released: 2011-07-04

Corel Painter 12 Service Pack 1 Update (Mac)

Service Pack 1 will update the initial releases of Corel Painter 12 (12.0.0.502, 12.0.0.503 or 12.0.0.609) to 12.0.0.727. The new version includes key fixes and enhancements to the application.

After installing this update, we recommend that you reset your workspace to ensure that all of the new features appear correctly. You can reset your workspace to the factory default settings by holding down the Shift key when starting the application. A dialog box appears to confirm the restoration of the factory default settings.

IMPORTANT: To install this update, the original DVD may be required. Please note: each application has a version number. If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Corel Painter 12, About.

Release Notes

Released: 2011-07-04

Previous Versions
(No Patches Available)

Painter 7
Painter 8
Painter IX
Painter X
Painter 11

Windows/Macintosh

Painter Essentials 8 - macOS 13 Ventura Update

Painter Essentials 8 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter Essentials 8 (8.0.0.148) to support macOS Ventura (13).

Released: 2022-12-08

Painter Essentials 6
Update 1

Painter Essentials 6 Update 1 will update the initial release of Painter Essentials 6 to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please click here.

Released: 2018-10-04

Painter Essentials 5 Hot Fix 1 (Windows)

Painter Essentials 5 Hot Fix 1 will update the latest release of Painter Essentials 5 (Update 1 5.0.0.1102).

Painter Essentials 5 Hot Fix 1 will fix a known issue with Painter Essentials 5 when using tablets and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2. After the Hot Fix is applied Painter Essentials 5 will launch with a tablet connected to your computer and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 installed on the system.

Released: 2015-03-19

Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4 Mac OS® X Lion (10.7) and Mac OS® X Mountain Lion (10.8) Hot Fix (Mac)

This hot fix will update the latest retail release of Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4 (4.0.1.60 and 4.0.1.61 (Japanese) ) to Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4 (4.0.1.70) (for all languages). This hot fix addresses the following issue for users running on Mac OS X Lion (10.7) or Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8):

• The Brush Drawer will no longer appear empty

Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) Users: Mac OS 10.8 includes a new security feature called GateKeeper which requires packages to contain digital signatures from the developers. To install this hot fix on 10.8 you will need to disable GateKeeper with the following steps:

1. Open the Launchpad
2. Open the System Preferences
3. Go to Security & Privacy
4. Click the lock in the bottom left to make changes
5. Under the heading labeled Allow applications downloaded from: choose Anywhere
6. Click Allow From Anywhere to confirm

You may now proceed to install this hot fix. It is recommended to restore the original security settings after the installation is complete.

IMPORTANT: To install this update, the original CD may be required. Please note: each application has a version number. If you want to know the full version number of your installation, click Help, About in any Corel application, or check the volinfo.txt file at the root of Programs CD.

Quick Instructions

To install this update:

1. Download the update onto your system by saving it to your hard drive
2. Double-click the installer file to begin the update.
3. Follow the instructions to review the Software License Agreement and complete the installation.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Released: 2011-08-16

Painter Photo Essentials Hot Fix Patch (Windows)

This will update your Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4 application to Hot Fix 1.

IMPORTANT: To install this update, the original CD may be required.

Quick Instructions:

To install this update:

1. Download the update onto your system by saving it to your hard drive.
2. Double-click the installer file to begin the update.
3. Follow the instructions to review the Software License Agreement, and complete the install.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Issues fixed:

• The application will now launch as expected on Windows 7.

Released: 2010-10-20

Painter Essentials 4.3 Update (Macintosh OS X 10.6)

This will update your Corel Painter Essentials 4 application to the latest Macintosh OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard fixes.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Released: 2009-10-15

Painter Essentials 4.3 Update For Windows 7, 8 and 8.1

This will update your Corel Painter Essentials 4 application to the latest Windows 7 and 8 fixes.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Released: 2009-10-15

Corel Painter Essentials 4 Update for Macintosh OS X 10.5 Leopard

This will update your Corel Painter Essentials 4 application to the latest Windows 7 and 8 fixes.

If you encounter any technical difficulties installing this update, please contact Corel Support Services.

Released: 2007-12-10

ParticleShop 1.5 for Photoshop CC 2018 (v19.0) (Windows)

ParticleShop 1.5 for Photoshop CC 2018 (v19.0) lets you access ParticleShop from the Quick Launch panel (Window > Extensions > ParticleShop) in Photoshop.

If you are using the latest version of Photoshop and ParticleShop does not appear in the Extensions panel, you must uninstall ParticleShop and then install this version - ParticleShop 1.5 for Photoshop CC 2018 (v19.0). When you're prompted for a serial number, type the same serial number that you used for your previous installation of ParticleShop.

Released: 2017-10-19

ParticleShop 1.5 (Windows)

ParticleShop 1.5. will update all previous releases of ParticleShop to the latest version.

For additional information about this update, please see the release notes.

Released: 2017-01-17