Graphic Design Software - Free software downloads and software reviews

for the week of: December 20Downloads

1.
PrimoPDF
PDF Software101,753
2.
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Desktop Publishing Software22,575
3.
doPDF Free PDF Converter
PDF Software13,094
4.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Illustration Software10,559
Xcelsius Engage 2008

Create dashboards from any data source with point-and-click ease.

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5.
DAZ Studio
3D Modeling Software9,474
6.
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration Software8,433
7.
Adobe Flash Professional
Flash Software7,958
Adobe Acrobat Professional

Compile different file types into one for easier sharing

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8.
CutePDF Writer
Desktop Publishing Software7,641
9.
Free FLV to 3GP Converter
Flash Software7,325
10.
AutoCAD
3D Modeling Software7,259

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System Surveillance Pro

Monitor PC activity by logging websites, keystrokes and chats.

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Release date

Insofta Cover Commander Dec 19
Illustration Software
CD Label Designer Dec 18
Desktop Publishing Software
Any DWF to DWG Converter Dec 18
CAD Software
Any DWG to DWF Converter Dec 18
CAD Software
A4Desk Dec 18
Flash Software
Easy CAD Solution Suite Dec 17
CAD Software
Easy CAD Converter Dec 17
CAD Software
Easy CAD to Image Converter Dec 17
CAD Software
Easy CAD to PDF Converter Dec 17
CAD Software
PCB Artist Dec 17
CAD Software

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SWiSH Max
Add Flash animation to your site by selecting from ready-to-use effects.
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Adobe Flash Professional
Create and deliver rich multimedia and dynamic Internet apps.
3.
Ulead GIF Animator
Create compact animation for the Web in AVI, QuickTime, or animated GIF format.
4.
Adobe Illustrator
Explore new paths with this vector-graphics tool.
5.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Simplify the design process and gain better control over the placement of text and objects.
6.
Google SketchUp
Create 3D models and upload them to Google Earth.
7.
3D Impact Pro
Create extraordinary 3D animations for Web pages, banner ads, and videos.
8.
3D Canvas
Construct complex 3D models from simple primitives or by using object-building tools.
9.
FontCreator
Create and modify TrueType font files.
10.
Abrosoft FantaMorph Pro
Create morphing images and animation sequences from still images.

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from the download blog

The 17 best iPhone games of 2009

Posted by Jason Parker on Dec 18, 2009

After much ruminating, meditation, and consulting of the game gods, I have put together a list of my favorite iPhone games for 2009. There's something for everyone here, so find a game that fits your interests and start downloading!

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.