Software Tag: Lettering
Called Programs, Apps or Games; Software is an essential part of every smart device. Without it, computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. would be inert objects. Therefore, a good place to start when shopping for the right gadget for you is with the programs you will be using the most.
below, you will find systems recommendation for popular software, and if your needs span beyond a single program, feel free to add them to your watchlist to easily track how well it will run on devices listed on this site.
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Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 Drawing and Illustrations,
Adobe's industry-standard for vector drawings.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$1100 for a new computer geared to run Adobe Illustrator CC 2018.
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Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Audio & Visual medias,
Adobe's professional page layout program integrates with the rest of the Creative suite, making it a popular choice when it comes to putting books, flyers and other promotional documents together.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $260-$1100 for a new computer geared to run Adobe InDesign CC 2019.
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Adobe Photoshop Mix Photo Editing,
Photoshop, mobile edition.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $160-$430 for a new computer geared to run Adobe Photoshop Mix.
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Affinity Designer Drawing and Illustrations,
A vector editor available without a subscription, it lets you tackle a variety of visual projects like illustrations, logos, page layout and GUI design.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $360-$620 for a new computer geared to run Affinity Designer.
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Affinity Photo Photo Editing,
A fully-featured photo editing software available without a subscription.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $360-$1100 for a new computer geared to run Affinity Photo.
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Affinity Publisher Audio & Visual medias,
This desktop publishing program by Serif aims to be a pro alternative to Adobe InDesign without the creative cloud subscription.
You can even try it for free during the Beta.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $590-$720 for a new computer geared to run Affinity Publisher.
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Aptana Studio Texts & Numbers,
A Programming tool specialized in web development with built-in support for HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Ruby and more.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $260-$620 for a new computer geared to run Aptana Studio.
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ArtRage 6 Drawing and Illustrations,
Great natural media drawing program.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $190-$1100 for a new computer geared to run ArtRage 6.
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Brackets Texts & Numbers,
A free and open source text editor specialized in creating websites using HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. With live preview and hints to help you code more efficiently.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $260-$620 for a new computer geared to run Brackets.
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Clip Studio Paint Drawing and Illustrations,
Previously known as Manga Studio, Clip Studio Paint is popular among anime-style illustrators.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $220-$1100 for a new computer geared to run Clip Studio Paint.
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 Audio & Visual medias,
A creative suite capable of handling all aspects of 2D graphics, from illustrations, photos and page layout. It's even available for perpetual purchase or as a subscription if you prefer.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $360-$1100 for a new computer geared to run CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020.
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FireAlpaca Drawing and Illustrations,
FireAlpaca comes in two editions, free with ads or you can pay to get rid of the ads (making the program a bit more efficient while still supporting the developer). It's a worthwhile alternative to fully-priced drawing programs which includes a mode for traditional animation.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $260-$1100 for a new computer geared to run FireAlpaca.
