Download Graphic Design - Best Software & Apps

Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 Update 1.0

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Essential update for Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1

3086 votes

Download
- PROS: Makes essential improvements to Photoshop
- CONS: None so far
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

The best image editor with video editing and advanced features

10746 votes
Download
- Adobe Photoshop CC for Windows
- Adobe Photoshop CC for Mac
- PROS: Amazing results possible, Semi-professional 3d-object editing, Integrationg with Adobe Bridge in UI, Brushes with realistic physic effects
- CONS: Requires a powerful computer, Difficult for basic users
Photoscape 3.7

License

Download

Platform

Windows

An amazing free photo editor with lots of extra tools

13412 votes

Download
- PROS: Amazing free application, Lots of special effects and filters, Many extra tools to work with your photos
- CONS: Nothing so far
PaintTool SAI 1.2.0.6

License

Download

Platform

Windows

The drawing utility that'll bring out your artistic side

14696 votes

Download
- PROS: Lots of paint options, Includes layers and canvases, Easy-to-use interface
- CONS: Interface is plain and outdated, Takes time to learn advanced features
AutoCAD 2017

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

The industry standard CAD design package

992 votes
Download
- AutoCAD for Windows
- AutoCAD for Mac
- PROS: Design in 2D and 3D, Packed with features, Create and edit DWG files across platforms, Lots of customisation features
- CONS: Requires very powerful hardware, Very large download file
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

Industry standard design suite

1714 votes
Download
- Adobe Illustrator CC for Windows
- Adobe Illustrator CC for Mac
- PROS: Fully documented, Includes templates, Excellent set of tools for vectorial design, Integrated into Creative Cloud
- CONS: May feel a bit complex for beginners
Paint.NET 4.0.10

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Free, easy-to-use photo editor with support for layers

1353 votes

Download
- PROS: Well-designed interface, Support for layers, Easy to use, Includes lots of filters and effects
- CONS: Not as complete as other major graphic suites
PicsArt - Photo Studio for Windows 10 1.0.0

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Do something useful with the photos you take on your phone

1569 votes

Download
- PROS: Many effects and filters, Very easy to use, Share images through the network, Supports layers
- CONS: Lacks some of the features of other versions
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6

License

Download

Platform

Windows

One of the most complete graphic design programs

1985 votes

Download
- PROS: Great selection of tools, Covers different areas: page layout, photo editing, vector drawing, Clean, intuitive interface design, Very well documented
- CONS: May be hard for beginners, Not enough integration between apps
Adobe Photoshop CS5 update 12.0.4

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

A more reliable experience

1491 votes
Download
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 update for Windows
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 update for Mac
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

The industry standard for web design

974 votes
Download
- Adobe Dreamweaver CC for Windows
- Adobe Dreamweaver CC for Mac
- PROS: Packed with powerful tools , Excellent multimedia integration, Support for many coding languages, Improved CSS inspection, Integration with WordPress, Joomla! etc, Writes good clean code
- CONS: Lengthy installation process , Takes a while for beginners to get to grips with, Requires Creative Suite subscription
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

Professional photo editing with the Adobe guarantee

960 votes
Download
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Windows
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac
- PROS: Supports most formats, Many settings are available, Accessible for casual users, Integration with Facebook and Flickr, Plugin system
- CONS: Large learning curve, Requires powerful hardware
GIMP 2.8.18

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Open source image editor gets even better

1244 votes

Download
- PROS: Multiplatform, Powerful image editing tools, Lots of interface tweaks to make it newbie friendly, Single-window mode, Powerful free image editing program
- CONS: Can't view multiple items in single-window mode, Not many included automated features
PC Image Editor 5.9

License

Download

Platform

Windows

A Brilliant And Free Image Editing Program For Your PC

1404 votes

Download
- PROS: It is very fast and efficient, The tool has excellent scanner support, Toggle the advanced functions to undertake more complex edits,
- CONS: It may be too simple for advanced users, There is limited file format support, More of a manipulator than a photoshopper,
Adobe Photoshop CS4 update 11.0.2

License

Download

Platform

Windows

More safety and stability for your Photoshop CS4

689 votes

Download
- PROS: Safety problem solution, Improved certain tools
- CONS: Does not affect performance negatively
Adobe InDesign CC 2017

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

A new standard in professional layout and design

614 votes
Download
- Adobe InDesign CC for Windows
- Adobe InDesign CC for Mac
- PROS: Professional application with great results, Collaborative online tools, Very well documented
- CONS: Steep learning curve
AutoCAD Drawing Viewer 4.0.1

License

Download

Platform

Windows

View and edit AutoCAD files without AutoCAD

258 votes

Download
- PROS: Allows viewing of AutoCAD files without AutoCAD, Allows basic editing of AutoCAD files, Allows finding and replacing of block attribute values
- CONS: Editing power is very basic
Fotor Photo Editor 2.0.3

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Mac

iPhone

Elegant and easy to use photo editor

1860 votes
Download
- PROS: Easy to use, Professional results, Slick interface, Social network integration
- CONS: Doesn't support printing
Paintbrush 2.1.2

License

Download

Platform

Mac

Basic doodling app for Mac

1237 votes

Download
- PROS: Great for kids, Simple to use, Supports a range of graphic formats
- CONS: Very basic in features and preferences, Hard to draw with a mouse
Adobe Photoshop CS2 update 9.0.2

License

Download

Platform

Windows

Smart Upgrade for Photoshop Users

462 votes

Download
- PROS: Packed with useful features, Easy to install,
- CONS: Only for Adobe Photoshop users, A bit limited in its scope