Xara Outsider May 2013

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION...

Following hot on the heels of Web Designer 9 we've just released Photo & Graphic Designer 9, and it's available right now on xara.com for download and purchase. We have a special introductory offer on upgrades from v8 and, unusually, a short intro offer on new copies - so if you have been considering trying Photo & Graphic Designer, seize the moment!

We list some of the highlights of v9 below, but you can of course find full information about what's new on our website, and further detail in the release notes. Also don’t miss Gary Priester’s ‘First Look’ at the new features on the Xara Xone and remember you can always discuss the new versions in the Xara forums at TalkGraphics. You'll find links to all of these & more below.
But don't overlook our other news. There are new tutorials and free stuff on the Xara Xone, including a second look at Flash animation by Gary Bouton, release of the German Web Designer 9 and the last few days of an offer on the most popular MAGIX titles (in Other News).

NEW PRODUCT // PHOTO & GRAPHIC DESIGNER 9

What's New in Photo & Graphic Designer 9

Seamless Photo Healing Tool
Quick, easy & effective Background Erase
New Mask & Region Tools
New creative Photo FX Plug-ins
An easy way to change colors in complex grouped objects
Direct support for 600+ Google Fonts
New Shape Painter Tool
New clipart including 'company logo' designs

....and a lot more.

More info

LAUNCH OFFER // PHOTO & GRAPHIC DESIGNER 9

Visit the Xara graphics forums to discuss or find answers to your graphics needs.

Our pick of Top Talk this month:

If you have any questions or just want to share your opinions on Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 9, then the Graphics Chat forum is the perfect place to discuss the new version here.
There are some inventive scribbles in this month’s scribble challenge, and you can still contribute in the May Scribble Challenge.

MOVIE NEWS

Don't forget we have a collection of movies on Xara Photo & Graphic Designer on the Xara website!

FEATURED TUTORIAL // PHOTO & GRAPHIC DESIGNER 9

OTHER NEWS

Up to 50% off top three MAGIX titles
We are offering up to 50% off the current versions of the 3 most popular MAGIX titles among Xara customers: Movie Edit Pro 2013 Plus, Music Maker 2013 Premium and Photostory on DVD 2013 Deluxe. Click below for more info.
Movie Edit Pro 2013 Plus
Music Maker 2013 Premium
Photostory on DVD 2013 Deluxe

German Version of Web Designer 9
MAGIX has recently released the German version of Web Designer 9. You can buy it right now on the MAGIX site.
Weitere Infos
All non-English versions

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HINTS & TIPS

Quick controls on the document tabs

This is a very handy feature of the new v9 versions. Right click on the open document tabs across the top of the working area and you'll find some useful options - Save As, Close Other Tabs, Discard, Close All and Discard All.

PRESS REVIEWS

"In our view, by far the best value for a capable mix of illustration and photo-editing capabilities, wrapped up in a single application."

Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 9 reviewed by Graphics.com

IN THE XARA XONE THIS MONTH...

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