Because the product is discontinued, you cannot purchase it directly from the manufacturer. You can find it through the following alternative channels:
With a sigh of relief, Emma downloaded and installed the plug-in. She then restarted Adobe Photoshop and opened the PSD file her client had provided. With Corel Knockout 2 installed, Emma was able to tackle the complex editing task with ease. The plug-in's advanced masking tools allowed her to make precise edits and achieve the desired effect. Because the product is discontinued, you cannot purchase
– Corel Knockout 2 was used for extracting complex image foregrounds (e.g., hair, fur, transparency) from backgrounds. That feature is now built into modern versions of Adobe Photoshop as Select and Mask , Remove Background , Refine Edge , and Object Selection Tool . With Corel Knockout 2 installed, Emma was able
Corel Corporation no longer sells, supports, or licenses KnockOut 2. Downloading it from third-party websites exists in a gray area. While abandonware is rarely prosecuted, you should only proceed if you already own a legitimate license key (usually found on old installation CDs). That feature is now built into modern versions
Many design agencies have archived PSD files that still rely on the KnockOut 2 plug-in layer effects. Opening these files without the plug-in breaks the workflow. Additionally, veteran retouchers often prefer the tactile, two-step process over modern AI masks, which can feel like a "black box."