Probably the most notable new feature is the Content Aware tool which makes editing Photoshop more "intelligent" plus there's a new design and a streamlined interface. In addition, basic video editing functions have been added for the first time.

When you first open Adobe Photoshop CS6, the most eye-catching thing is the revamped colorful user interface. However, if you don't like the new look, you can revert to the old grey interface via Preferences - Interface. Beyond this however, there are some useful new features.

Content Aware

Content Aware intelligently moves selected objects and adjusts them accordingly with the background or surrounding objects. This enables you to simply drag and drop objects in Photoshop much more easily without having to readjust the background. Don't like the position of a person in an image? Just move them to another position instantly and the background automatically adjusts.

Video Editing

Adobe Photoshop CS6 brings video editing to Photoshop for the first time. Its integrated with all of Photoshop's traditional tools which makes it very powerful when it comes to retouching scenes, adjusting colors and filter sets etc. It also allows you to add audio tracks although it's not very advanced otherwise.

Bridge file browser and Mini Bridge

Adobe Photoshop CS6 features a more powerful file browser which allows you to sort and manage pictures according to specific metadata. The fully integrated file browser with thumbnail previews photos quickly and opens them instantly for easier library management.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 brings some interesting new features to this powerful photo editing software. Particularly interesting is the Content Aware function which makes retouching and manipulating photos incredibly easy.

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The new Adobe Illustrator CS6 uses the same interface style as the rest of applications in the Adobe suite: a clean, almost minimalist window with reduced toolbars, nested windows and support for tabbed documents – which makes it easier for you to work on several projects simultaneously.

Adobe Illustrator is the perfect tool for all kinds of design. Whether you’re a professional web designer or you just want to create a poster and some invites for a friend’s party, your creativity will be boosted with Adobe Illustrator's impressive set of drawing tools, brushes, color processing tools and gradient effects – not to mention the wide array of filters and special effects with which you can add the final touch to your drawing.

As with any other vector drawing tool, Adobe Illustrator feels really complex for first-time users: toolbars full of strange icons, many new functions and features to learn... Luckily the program includes a bunch of templates to get you started, as well as a thorough help section where you'll find the answer to all your doubts and problems.

Adobe Illustrator is seamlessly integrated with other Adobe tools (such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver), something that makes your work more powerful if you're already used to working with Adobe apps.

Adobe Illustrator is the reference when it comes to vector designing and drawing. It features an impressive set of tools, filters and effects and is perfectly integrated with other Adobe apps.

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As long as you have some degree of artistic talent, it's possible to give your digital photos a creative new look by applying effects to them. DreamLight Photo Editor is a program dedicated to helping you do just that, and adding special effects is as easy as opening a photo, then viewing the preview of an effect before selecting it to apply it to your image.

There are dozens of different filters to choose from in DreamLight Photo Editor and all are clearly divided into different categories. One of the best things about DreamLight Photo Editor is the fact that you can apply as many effects to the same image as you please, giving you the ability to get very creative (though, of course, it's easy to go overboard sometimes).

Annoyingly, the Undo feature in DreamLight Photo Editor only removes the last effect you applied, so we often found ouselves having to restart if the combination of filters we added didn't look right. Despite its name, DreamLight Photo Editor doesn't actually include any image editing tools, meaning that you'll still need to use an external graphics app to process any other changes after you've added the effects.

It's much easier to use than Photoshop, but if you have the Adobe app already then you certainly won't need DreamLight Photo Editor.

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With Adobe InDesign you'll be able to create all sorts of documents, from simple flyers to complete ebooks, as well as labels, brochures, presentations, certificates, newsletters and more. This new version also lets you adds interactivity to your creations by inserting video and sound, and then exporting the result as Flash (SWF) or an interactive PDF.

The latest version of Adobe InDesign includes important new features that will enhance your workflow and boost your productivity. The new simplified object selection, for example, makes it easier to control objects in your document. Also, the perfect integration of Adobe InDesign with the new Adobe CS Review (part of the new CS Live online services) helps you share your work and receive feedback from colleagues and customers in a very easy way.

Like in any other Adobe application, the learning curve in Adobe InDesign is quite a steep one, but the results are worth the effort. The program is thoroughly documented, so as long as you're willing to learn, you'll be making the most of Adobe InDesign in a relatively short period of time – especially if you're used to other Adobe apps, as Adobe InDesign makes use of the same interface style.

With Adobe InDesign CS6 you'll be able to design professional-looking layouts both for printing and digital publishing.

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Let's make a point: we are not talking about fine design here. The only cute available templates are the cartoon ones. The Holiday, Travel and Sport ones are a fairly basic and I wouldn't recommend them if you are looking for something slightly cool or stylish. That said, if you are not too fussy, they will save you lots of time when you have to make an announcement to your acquaintances.

A nice feature allows you to upload a photo which you can resize and rotate so that it will fit exactly the apposite photo space in the template. The program automatically takes care of the card's layer level as sometimes your picture will be surrounded by stars and circles. It is also possible to modify the default text which is useful considering it is often miswritten. The good news is that you can download more cartoon themes!

Photo Card Maker will let you create lovely cartoon photo cards to send around in image format. It is very easy and fast to make announcements or best wishes with this free program, so if you like cartoon-style cards, don't hesitate longer and give it a try.

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ArtRage faithfully recreates the effect of drawing on canvas with the drawing board taking-up your whole screen. Tools such as pencil, airbrush, chalk and paintbrush are all easily available but whichever one you use, it is the realistic canvas feel which really impresses. The latest release has been improved further with the addition of watercolor, text, and sticker spray editing options. Optimally, ArtRage would be best utilized with a drawing tablet but without one, its still pretty good.

If you haven't got a steady hand, then ArtRage even lets you cheat by tracing around real images. Indeed, the attention to detail goes as far as allowing you to experiment with metallic paint for gold leafing, sprinkling glitter and filling in large areas with the paint roller. Smudging and smearing also add to the impressive artistic touches possible with this app.

The main frustration with ArtRage is simply that many of the mouthwatering features are only available in the full version which you have to purchase and this demo will only give you a flavor of what it can really offer.

ArtRage is an excellent artists application which brings a more authentic artistic experience for purists.

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It can be a pain to try and edit your photos one by one, especially if you want to do something simple like renaming them. Photopus is a great application that makes batch editing a breeze. It also includes a ton of filters and effects to add to your photos.

You can easily import photos one by one or choose an entire folder. Unfortunately Photopus doesn't support drag and drop, which is a shame. You can crop, flip, rotate, and resize photos all at once. There are also a ton of different effects to choose from to apply to all your photos at once.

In use, Photopus is quick to process photos, even when applying filters to them. Photopus supports almost all file formats but you will have to pony up some cash for the pro version if you want to edit RAW images.

Photopus is a simple to use and speedy batch photo editor, which is great for simple photo batch edits.

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In this latest release of Open Canvas, there are a ton of new features including a new Tool Palette, Color Sampler, Preset Manager, Grabber Control, Menu and Shortcut Key. The Tool Palette is probably the most interesting and welcome innovation. OpenCanvas 4.5 features a new elegant look with a standardized size of Tool Palette and it now supports docking, window shading and adsorbing when moving the palette. In addition, much more workspace can be used efficiently than before.

In summary, OpenCanvas lets you experiment with traditional painting while enjoying the advantages of computer design.

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Artweaver is the perfect tool to give free rein to your imagination and creativity. It includes more than a dozen different brushes – each of them with their own tweaks and settings - to create all sorts of effects. The brushes try to convey the feeling and result of using actual drawing tools, and I have to say they do a pretty good job!

Some of the brushes included in Artweaver are acrylics, chalk, charcoal, felt pens, pastels, oils and pencils, among others. There are also a few special filters and adjustments you can use when editing images, but the program's main focus is on drawing.

Artweaver stands out for some other interesting features, like support for layers and transparency, a history windows like the one in Photoshop and a comfortable, customizable interface.

Artweaver is a powerful drawing tool with an great selection of brushes to create impressive works of art.

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Most notable is the Content Aware tool which makes editing Photoshop more "intelligent" plus there's a new design and a streamlined interface. In addition, basic video editing functions have been added for the first time.

When you first open Adobe Photoshop CS6, the most eye-catching thing is the revamped colorful user interface. However, if you don't like the new look, you can revert to the old grey interface via Preferences - Interface. Beyond this however, there are some useful new features:

Content Aware

Content Aware intelligently moves selected objects and adjusts them accordingly with the background or surrounding objects. This enables you to simply drag and drop objects in Photoshop much more easily without having to readjust the background. Don't like the position of a person in an image? Just move them to another position instantly and the background automatically adjusts.

Video Editing

Adobe Photoshop CS6 brings video editing to Photoshop for the first time. Its integrated with all of Photoshop's traditional tools which makes it very powerful when it comes to retouching scenes, adjusting colors and filter sets etc. It also allows you to add audio tracks although it's not very advanced otherwise.

Bridge file browser and Mini Bridge

Adobe Photoshop CS6 features a more powerful file browser which allows you to sort and manage pictures according to specific metadata. The fully integrated file browser with thumbnail previews photos quickly and opens them instantly for easier library management.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 brings some interesting new features to this powerful photo editing software. Particularly interesting is the Content Aware function which makes retouching and manipulating photos incredibly easy. Please note however that this beta version may be unstable and if you need a reliable version, its recommended to use the stable Adobe Photoshop CS6 or Adobe Photoshop Elements.

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Well, that's probably because they don't know about Artweaver. This impressive image editor and drawing tool includes a wide array of painting tools that really look like the real thing: acrylics paint like real acrylics, airbrushes work as if they were real airbrushes, and so on with pencils, crayons, oils and a lot more.

Like I said Artweaver is both a photo editor and a drawing application. As an editor, it supports layers, includes a varied menu of filters and effects, and enables you to undo and redo actions at any time, like in Photoshop. In fact, those of you who are already familiar with the Adobe editor will be happy to know that Artweaver uses many of Photoshop's keyboard shortcuts.

As a drawing tool, Artweaver offers a very varied set of tools, perfect for different creations. Plus you can configure and tweak each one of them to suit your needs, and save those tweaked brushes as "variants" for later use. You'll be amazed at how natural and realistic these tools feel, though the effect is obviously even better if you have a graphics tablet.

Artweaver works with the most popular graphic formats, including PNG, PDF and PSD. And if you feel lost at any point, don't worry: the program is thoroughly documented.

With Artweaver you can not only edit your favourite photos with filters and effects, but also create amazing drawings with real life-like tools.

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The best thing about MyPaint is that focuses on simplicity and ease of use. There are no complicated menus and the interface is really simple, almost minimalist. You can concentrate on your canvas and let your inner artist out, without any distractions.

MyPaint includes a wealth of different brushes, conveniently organized in different categories. Plus you can configure each brush to the smallest detail, and also create new categories in a very easy way. Each brush produces a different result on the screen, always trying to emulate the actual material: oil painting, watercolor, charcoal, marker, acrylic, etc.

Though you can use it with a standard mouse, MyPaint is meant to be used with a graphic tablet, as it supports different types of pressure – which contributes a lot to the feeling of realistic painting.

MyPaint is an excellent editor with which you can create great drawings or quick sketches in an easy way.

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mtPaint enables you to both open images in several popular formats and create your own drawings and graphic compositions from scratch. Regarding the latter, it seems that mtPaint is mainly focused on pixel art, as it allows you to draw with high precision thanks to a very powerful zoom tool. Drawing tools, in any case, may not be the strength of this program – my personal opinion is that it should include more of them.

On the upside, mPaint really stands out as a graphic editor with which you can perform many daily tasks. It's simple in design and usage, but at the same time it includes advanced features such as layer support, filters, special effects and more. Of course, this is no equivalent to Photoshop but it will work fine for most of your graphic needs.

Despite its basic appearance and simplicity of use, mtPaint is certainly a great alternative to the standard Microsoft Paint, featuring advanced functions and tools.

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The program is quite similar to Microsoft Paint both in appearance and utilities, though the truth is that it does include more tools and options than the standard Windows graphic editor – each of them with their own configuration settings. Also, HeliosPaint can work with a wide range of formats, which makes it a really handy editor for quick photo retouches.

HeliosPaint doesn't include a proper Help file, just a quick guide to get you started. In any case it only takes a couple of minutes to get used to the program's interface and icons – though I must admit I had a hard time when trying to find the selection tool, hidden under a scissors icon.

HeliosPaint doesn’t match up to other more powerful graphic editors and you may find it too basic for your needs. However it works perfectly fine as a possible replacement for Microsoft Paint and includes a bunch of photo effects (oil painting, emboss, gray image and more) that look nice on pictures.

HeliosPaint is no Photoshop competitor but works fine as an easy graphic editor with which to create simple drawings and perform quick photo retouches.

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Besides opening icons themselves, Greensfish Icon Editor can work with other graphic formats as well, and even convert these images into icons. The program also features an extracting tool to open all icons included in system libraries and EXE files.

You'll have access to a wide variety of drawing tools and special filters to spice your icons up. Plus, the program is really easy to use and supports keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-dropping files and other goodies. You'll only need to arrange the different windowed menus on the interface, and you're ready to start working on your icons.

An excellent editor with which you can easily create professional-looking icons.

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