Graphic Design Tools

for the week of: October 05Downloads

1.
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Desktop Publishing15,433
2.
DAZ Studio
3D Modeling & CAD11,390
3.
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration11,042
4.
AutoCAD
3D Modeling & CAD8,942
Memeo Share

Share photos and videos directly to the desktop.

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PerfectDisk

Defragment disks, free up space, optimize system performance

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5.
Adobe Flash Professional
Flash Tools7,091
6.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Illustration6,063
7.
Adobe Acrobat 5.0.5 Update
Desktop Publishing5,958
VirtualLab Data Rec

Recover data.

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Memeo AutoBackup

Start backing up your files in less than 60 seconds.

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8.
CutePDF Writer
Desktop Publishing5,056
9.
Macromedia Flash Player SDK
Flash Tools4,068
10.
Ulead GIF Animator
Animation3,964

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Adobe Acrobat Prof9

Compile different file types into one for easier sharing.

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TrendMicro AV+AntiSpy

Detect and remove adware and spyware from your computer.

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Release date

ImageBatch Oct 07
Authoring Tools
eMagCreator Oct 07
Desktop Publishing
SWF Decompile Expert Oct 07
Flash Tools
ArchiCAD 12 SPA Windows Oct 06
3D Modeling & CAD
Photo to Cartoon Oct 06
Illustration
Amor SWF to VCD SVCD DVD Creator & Burner Oct 06
Flash Tools
Aoao Batch Rename Oct 06
Authoring Tools
Amor SWF to Video Converter Oct 03
Flash Tools
Aoao Photo Editor Platinum Oct 03
Authoring Tools
iClone EX Edition Oct 03
3D Modeling & CAD

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1.
Adobe Flash Professional
Deliver rich multimedia content and dynamic Internet applications.
2.
Ulead GIF Animator
Create compact animation for the Web in AVI, QuickTime, or animated GIF format.
3.
Adobe Illustrator
Create sophisticated artwork, technical illustrations, graphics, and page designs for print, multimedia, and the Web.
4.
Google SketchUp
Create 3D models easily and upload them to Google Earth.
5.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Simplify the design process and gain better control over the placement of text and objects.
6.
3D Impact Pro
Create extraordinary 3D animations for Web pages, banner ads, and videos.
7.
Abrosoft FantaMorph Pro
Create morphing images and animation sequences from still images.
8.
The Print Shop Essentials
Design and produce professional-quality brochures, cards, and presentations on your personal computer.
9.
Blender
Create, animate, and render 3D images with this free, open-source design tool.
10.
FontTwister
Create impressive 3D text effects for your documents, web pages, and more.

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an introduction to Graphic Design Tools

Though the word design has many meanings, the software in the CNET Download.com Design Tools category is predominantly concerned with tasks and projects related to the graphic arts, including programs that let you publish your creations to Web sites or other outlets. Several popular design tools are available for no charge, and we've selected our favorite such freeware in our Best Free Design collection.

One of the more popular Web-design developments in recent years has been movies and applications built with Macromedia Flash. The products in the Flash Design Tools category let you create and convert Flash movies, as well as add precreated effects and scripts. One of the most popular programs, SWiSHmax, lets you build simple Flash movies in minutes.

For designing your own moving pictures or text from scratch, a wide array of software in the Animation category will help you construct animated GIFs, morphing sequences, or other cool effects. Adobe After Effects is a popular, high-end tool for adding animation and special effects to movies and multimedia projects. The programs in the Illustration section can be used to create components for animation or Flash movies or simply used to draw, paint, or sketch standalone elements. The top-rated Adobe Illustrator CS2 remains one of the best illustration tools available.

The font tools allow you to create your own typefaces, and the products in the Fonts category offer preexisting typefaces you can use in a variety of programs or projects.

Designers use the software in the 3D Modeling & CAD category to (TK). One of the most popular and easy-to-learn modeling tools is Google SketchUp, which was relaunched in 2006 as a free product.

After you've used the programs in the Design Tools category to construct your masterpiece, the software in Authoring Tools will let you produce your final product on CD, DVD, or another format. If you're looking to produce a full-fledged project for distribution, desktop-publishing software can help you create a professional-looking publication on a very small budget.

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an introduction to Graphic Design Tools