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Best graphics apps

(Jun 18, 2008)

Elsa Wenzel Elsa Wenzel
Associate Editor
Everyone is looking for a way to perfect their pictures. To lend a hand, we've assembled a list of our favorite image-editing applications, which include photo editing, vector illustration, and simple 3D modeling.

Adobe Photoshop CS3

With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.

Price: $435.00 - $701.05 (check prices)

Review date: Apr 27, 2007

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Adobe Photoshop Express

Though there's a lot to like about Adobe's first stab at online photo editing and sharing, however, you probably want to wait until the company fixes a few problems with the beta before uploading scads of photographs to Adobe Photoshop Express.

Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Review date: Mar 27, 2008

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Apple iLife '08

Apple iLife '08 is a fine, affordable media-editing suite that should keep beginners and hobbyists happy when managing pictures, videos, songs, and podcasts, but those seeking to fine-tune movies should look elsewhere.

Price: $69.99 - $79.99 (check prices)

Review date: Aug 17, 2007

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Adobe Illustrator CS3

Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.

Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Review date: May 17, 2007

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the $500 version.

Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Review date: May 4, 2006

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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