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Graphic Design Software

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 4,190 products in this category.

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for the week of: February 05, 2012

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  1. 1.
    PrimoPDF

    PDF Software

    87,902
  2. 2.
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

    Illustration Software

    23,650
  3. 3.
    Adobe Acrobat Standard

    PDF Software

    11,369
  4. 4.
    doPDF Free PDF Converter

    PDF Software

    9,381
  5.  
    RealPlayer
    Watch your favorite videos on your favorite devices.
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  6. 5.
    AutoCAD

    3D Modeling Software

    9,300
  7. 6.
    PDFill PDF Editor

    Desktop Publishing Software

    8,072
  8. 7.
    Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5

    Flash Software

    6,670
  9.  
    " Roxio PhotoShow"
    Turn your photos into a Photo Show. Fast, Fun and Free!
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  10. 8.
    Adobe After Effects CS5.5

    Animation Software

    5,245
  11. 9.
    Free DWG Viewer

    CAD Software

    4,869
  12. 10.
    PDF Reader for Windows 7

    PDF Software

    4,841

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for the week of: February 05, 2012

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  1. 1. PDF995 Printer Driver Feb 11

    Desktop Publishing Software

  2. 2. Crystal Reports Barcode Font UFL Feb 09

    Font Tools

  3. 3. PDF24 Creator Feb 09

    PDF Software

  4. 4. SCARM Feb 09

    CAD Software

  5. 5. VizUp Feb 09

    3D Modeling Software

  6. 6. Aloaha PDF Suite Pro Feb 09

    PDF Software

  7. 7. Aloaha PDF Suite Light Feb 09

    PDF Software

  8. 8. Aloaha PDF Suite Server Feb 09

    PDF Software

  9. 9. Aloaha PDF Suite Enterprise Feb 09

    PDF Software

  10. 10. Aloaha Smart Card Connector Feb 09

    Business Applications

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for the week of: February 05, 2012

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  1. 1.
    SWiSH Max

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

  2. 2.
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

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

  3. 3.
    Ulead GIF Animator

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

  4. 4.
    Easy GIF Animator

    Create, edit, and add visual effects to animated GIF images.

  5. 5.
    3DCrafter

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

  6. 6.
    FontCreator

    Create and modify TrueType font files.

  7. 7.
    3D IMPACT! Pro

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

  8. 8.
    Abrosoft FantaMorph Pro

    Create morphing images and animation sequences from still images.

  9. 9.
    The Print Shop Essentials

    Design and produce professional-quality brochures, cards, and presentations on your personal computer.

  10. 10.
    Blender

    Create, animate, and render 3D images on your PC.

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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.