New effects enable richer design results, while a host of other improvements boost productivity.

A new interface, drawing engine and programming language, but surprisingly little new power.

Non-destructive image processing and creative filters feature in this comprehensive upgrade to the market leader.

With Web Standard/Premium, Design Premium AND Macromedia’s products now absorbed into CS3, choosing the right suite is EASY.

Not only slightly cheaper than the last version, but now Encore CS3 and OnLocation CS3 are included too.

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An improved working environment and ground-breaking colour handling make Illustrator fresher than ever.

Media management gets a Macromedia-inspired makeover; with export preview facilities for mobile devices.

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CS3 beta is first universal binary version of Photoshop.

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Yet another leap forward for After Effects, which cements its status as the leading PC video compositing tool.

Photoshop moves beyond photo editing to conquer completely new territory.

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Powerful new versions of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and now Acrobat 8 Professional too.

Support for new file types and platforms plus improved 3D rendering, but director is yesterday’s tool – and it shows

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A more mature version, taking it from sound cleaning and score creation to a powerful soundtrack composition tool.