Existing export capabilities and new support for dynamic components make this a must for professional users

Cleverly extends Photoshop Elements’ appeal to both digital photo novices and the more experienced

Advanced long document functionality and screen-based publishing via Flash contribute to another Quark-bashing.

Still heavy going, but a raft of improvements means it’s the most comprehensive drawing package on the market.

Adobe builds on its print strengths to take its rich design mission online. And it has made a success of it, too.

An excellent release that reworks Photoshop’s core colour-correction capabilities, making them even more powerful

New image editing tools and a more powerful library mode makes Lightroom 2 compelling. It's also compatible with Vista 64-bit.

A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

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

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

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

Photoshop moves beyond photo editing to conquer completely new territory.

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

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

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

New multiple page support and improved text handling, but the program’s main strength remains its underlying speed.

New realism for bristled brushes and automatic painting that approaches manual quality give Painter X an edge.

A simplified interface, strong photo-to-art Focus and the low price make painter essentials a great buy.