• Web Designer v7 has arrived and now we offer two versions, Web Designer 7 Premium, which is the upgrade route from Web Designer 6 (and earlier) and a new entry level product called simply Web Designer 7.

    We list some of the new features of V7 below and of course you can find full information on xara.com, plus we have a tutorial on the new presentation feature of Premium, a brand new Widget Guide and there's even more information in Gary Priester's Xara Xone Workbooks (see below).

    What's more we have an introductory offer on upgrades from V6 to V7 Premium, plus upgrade pricing for all older versions, more below.

  • And that's not the only offer this month. There's also a launch offer on the new MAGIX PhotoStory on CD & DVD 10 Deluxe, especially for Xara customers (ends 19th May). Plus, if you own Xara3D 6, don't miss the of Xara 3D 7 intro offer (3rd May). You can find the links to both below.









  • Presentation websites including remote presentations
  • New 'eye catcher' widgets
  • Improved handling of repeating objects
  • New 'magic' snap object alignment
  • Improved UI including galleries and docking
  • New page and layer animation effects
  • Extra drawing and photo tools
....and a lot more.


Visit the Xara graphics forums to discuss or find answers to your graphics needs.
Our pick of Top Talk this month: TalkGraphics
  • To coincide with the release of Xara Web Designer why not join in the Web Design Forum today, and see what everyone is talking about.
  • The great minds are at work in this month’s scribble challenge. Join in to find out more.
Xara 3D 7 Intro Offer
If you own Xara3D 6 and you haven't upgraded to V7 yet, the key date is 3rd May, when our intro offer on upgrades from V6 to V7 will end.
Upgrade Xara3D Now

Latest Web Designer 7
There have been several free updates to Web Designer 7 since first launch, select Help > Update to make sure you have the latest.

TalkGraphics Makeover
Have you seen the new look TalkGraphics yet? Check out the new skin (voted for by members) and logo (chosen from entries created by members).
Visit TalkGraphics Now

Updated Widget Guide
We've updated the Widget Guide for Web Designer 7. It now includes a brand new category of Eyecatcher widgets, and updated info on the e-commerce, forms, media, social networking and other widgets that can be easily added to your pages in Web Designer 7.
Xara Widget Guide

Template Pack 1 Update
Template Pack 1 has been updated to work with Web Designer 7. Owners of Pack 1 should contact sales for the free update.

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"The drag and drop functionality and anything-anywhere ability of Xara Web Designer makes creating basic Web pages a snap"

Xara Web Designer reviewed by PC World

"An excellent WYSIWYG editor for web development novices that makes it easy to build stylish, professional and feature-packed websites "

Xara Web Designer reviewed by Software Crew
Single/Multi Page View

You can change from multi-page to single page view in Web Designer 7. Right click on the document and then select/unselect 'Multiple page view'.

We've updated all our Web Designer movies and added some new ones.



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