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You'll find all the latest design software at CNET Download.com, including animation software, 3D-modeling applications, and desktop-publishing software.Draw, paint, create animations, and publish from your desktop. See all 3,202 products in this category.

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for the week of: November 15Downloads

1. 1.
   PrimoPDF

   PDF Software113,148

2. 2.
   Adobe Acrobat Professional

   Desktop Publishing Software24,287

3. 3.
   doPDF Free PDF Converter

   PDF Software12,098

4. 4.
   DAZ Studio

   3D Modeling Software10,962

5. 

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6. 5.
   CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

   Illustration Software10,808

7. 6.
   Adobe Illustrator

   Illustration Software9,504

8. 7.
   CutePDF Writer

   Desktop Publishing Software8,225

9. 

   Able2Extract PDF Converter

   Convert PDF files to Word and Excel documents.

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10. 8.
    Adobe Flash Professional

    Flash Software7,928

11. 9.
    AutoCAD

    3D Modeling Software7,703

12. 10.
    Free FLV to 3GP Converter

    Flash Software7,032

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   MemTurbo

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Release date

1. 3DM Export for Inventor Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

2. 3DM Export for Bricscad Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

3. 3DM Export for Alibre Design Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

4. 3DM Export for Acrobat Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

5. Screenshot Uploader Nov 13

   Desktop Publishing Software

6. SharpCam Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

7. DWG Import for SolidWorks Nov 13

   CAD Software

8. 3DS Export for Pro/Engineer Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

9. 3DS Export for Acrobat Nov 13

   3D Modeling Software

10. 3DM Import for SketchUp Nov 13

    3D Modeling Software

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1. 1.
   SWiSH Max

   Add Flash animation to your site by selecting from ready-to-use effects.

2. 2.
   Adobe Flash Professional

   Create and deliver rich multimedia and dynamic Internet apps.

3. 3.
   Ulead GIF Animator

   Create compact animation for the Web in AVI, QuickTime, or animated GIF format.

4. 4.
   Adobe Illustrator

   Explore new paths with this vector-graphics tool.

5. 5.
   CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

   Simplify the design process and gain better control over the placement of text and objects.

6. 6.
   Google SketchUp

   Create 3D models and upload them to Google Earth.

7. 7.
   3D Impact Pro

   Create extraordinary 3D animations for Web pages, banner ads, and videos.

8. 8.
   3D Canvas

   Construct complex 3D models from simple primitives or by using object-building tools.

9. 9.
   FontCreator

   Create and modify TrueType font files.

10. 10.
    Abrosoft FantaMorph Pro

    Create morphing images and animation sequences from still images.

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an introduction to Graphic Design Software

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.