Graphics applications - CNET reviews

Editors' Top Software
updated March 10, 2006

As digital photography rises in popularity, everyone is looking for a way to perfect their pictures. To lend a hand, we've assembled a list of our favorite graphics software. These five apps are the best image editors, graphics tools, and desktop publishers on the market. They run the gamut from easy photo editors to professional magazine layout tools. Read our reviews carefully to find out which one you need.
-- Robert Vamosi, Senior Editor

Graphics applications

Software	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
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Adobe Photoshop CS2 Released: 04/21/2005	8.0 Excellent	$385-$600 from 2 stores	If you're a professional or ambitious amateur digital artist, we highly recommend Adobe Photoshop CS2. Specs: 1 user , Complete package , Microsoft Windows XP SP1 , Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 , CD-ROM , Internet connection , Windows

Adobe Illustrator Creative Suite 2.0 Released: 04/19/2005	8.0 Excellent	$550	Vector graphics buffs will find this Illustrator upgrade worthwhile, especially to work with SVG-t art for mobile devices. Specs: 1 user , Complete package , Microsoft Windows XP SP1 , Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 , Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 , CD-ROM , SVGA monitor , Internet connection , Windows



		$39