High DPI Support
Get the most from your screens with the new high DPI support. Pin sharp resolution for 4K monitors and devices like Surface Pro tablets, but a bonus even for lower resolution screens.New & Improved Handles
We've continued the work to modernize and simplify the handles, to give a cleaner and more productive workspace for both the Shape Tool and Quickshapes.
New Shape Tool handles
Updated CMYK Color Profile
A much requested improvement to the display of CMYK colors on screen, and in any export formats that require the conversion of CMYK to RGB. A change to the default color profile means you will see a more accurate representation of CMYK colors on screen.New Content
There are new additions to the Online Content Catalog (available if you have an active subscription to Xara Cloud+ or an active Update Service for Web Designer):- 4 new text panels in Components > Print & Web Components
- 3 new photo frames & Photo Panels in Components > Image Resources
Smart Duplication
A quick and easy way to create multiple copies of objects or components, horizontally or vertically, with a single click-drag, and a really simple way to handle object spacing.The new Smart Duplicate feature will help you cut down tedious repetition in your design work, and make experimention easy!
Drag on the Smart Duplication handles to create multiple copies. Adjust the spacing with the Spacing Handle
Enhanced Web Export Options
The Web Export options have been moved into the Web Properties dialog, alongside all other web settings - a more logical arrangement that will improve your workflow.Also when you preview a website it now opens in your default local browser instead of the internal preview window, for a faster and more reliable preview.
Other Improvements
- New typographic options with 44 additional Google Fonts - there are now more than 900 Google fonts to choose from
- As with every Web Designer elease, we've introduced improvements to import and export formats like SVG and Word.
Web Designer benefits from seamless integration with Xara Cloud, which makes it a great additional service.
Xara Cloud is an ultra-simple way to edit and share your Xara documents and websites online in a web browser, using any computer or tablet. The Team version of Xara Cloud also gives you the ability to work on Xara documents and sites or Xara Cloud templates in collaboration with friends, colleagues and clients, commenting and editing together in real-time.
Xara Cloud is being constantly enhanced, and new features are made available as and when they are ready - you can find news of the very latest updates here.
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Edit your Xara designs in a browser using any device