Why Print Software?

Let's face it—not everyone is born a graphic artist. Some of us need a little help. With print software you can easily create almost anything you want, from banners to letterhead to greeting cards. With a quality, versatile program, you can create professional looking projects without getting a graphic design degree.

Print software is perfect for anyone. Whether you're a teacher, home crafter, volunteer or a parent, print software has something to offer you. The versatility of print software means you can use it repeatedly without ever making the same thing twice.

In this site, you'll find articles on how to create stationery and do fun projects with kids and comprehensive print software reviews to help you make an informed decision on which print software program is right for you.

At TopTenREVIEWS, we do the research so you don't have to.™

What to Look for in Print Software

You need print software that's intuitive and that offers a wide selection of features, including project templates, images, clipart, image editing tools, text editing tools and helpful documentation. Below are the criteria that TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate print software:

  • Ease of Use – Print Software features and instructions should be easy to find and simple enough for anyone to use. Creating a project both from scratch and from a template should be easy.
  • Feature Set – Print software should include a wide variety of options. A print project has several parts; print software should include all the popular options so you never have to compromise. For example: 
    • Print software should come with a wide variety of templates, including greeting cards, calendars, craft projects and more. 
    • The program should include a large library of images, including photos and clipart images. Images should be well organized and easy to search so you can find the perfect picture every time. 
    • For business use, print software should have templates to create professional looking stationery, letterheads and business cards.
  • Graphic/Imaging Tools – Print software should never restrict your creativity when working with images. Built-in print software tools should allow you to manipulate (resize, crop or compress) images, correct scratches and fix red eye on photos.
  • Text Tools – Print software should include tools that allow you to manipulate text several ways. The print software shouldn't limit which effects can be applied to which types of text, including headline and body text.
  • Help/Support – Print software should offer a comprehensive user guide and help system. The manufacturer should offer a customer service email address or telephone number in case you need more specific help.

Whether your interest in creating print projects is personal or professional, reaching your goal is just a few clicks away with print software.

 
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2009 Print Creativity Software Review Product Comparisons

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Rank #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9
Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
Print Shop Deluxe PrintMaster Platinum Print Artist Platinum Print Shop 23 Print Perfect Deluxe Print Workshop Print Explosion Deluxe Design & Print Business Edition QuickStart Print Studio Pro
Print Shop Deluxe PrintMaster Platinum Print Artist Platinum Print Shop 23 Print Perfect Deluxe Print Workshop Print Explosion Deluxe Design & Print Business Edition QuickStart Print Studio Pro
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Lowest Price Buy Print Shop Deluxe 23
$35.99 		Buy PrintMaster Platinum 18
$34.95 		Buy Print Artist Platinum 22
$49.95 		Buy Print Shop 23
$17.98 		Buy Print Perfect Deluxe
$19.99 		Buy Print Workshop
$7.79 		Buy Print Explosion Deluxe
$49.95 		Buy Design & Print Business Edition 5
$39.95 		Buy QuickStart Print Studio Pro
$5.49
 
Overall Rating Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good
Ratings
Ease of Use Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Feature Set Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Good
Graphic/Image Tools Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Fair
Text Tools Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Very Good Very Good
Help/Support Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Fair Good Fair
View Specifications Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
View Screenshots View Print Shop Deluxe screenshots View PrintMaster Platinum screenshots View Print Artist Platinum screenshots            
Features
Templates 21,000 17,000 15,000+ 13,000 3,000 20,000 13,000 1,800 2,000
Address Book Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
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Banners Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
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Calendars     Check Mark            
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Emails     Check Mark            
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Flyers Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark  
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Graphic/Image Tool
Image Library 370,000 280,000 250,000 170,000 210,000 250,000 Check Mark 5 Million 10,000
Image Effects Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Shapes Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark    
Adjust Quality Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
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Graphic Support
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EMF     Check Mark   Check Mark        
PCX Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark  
WMF Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark  
BMP Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark  
TIFF Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
PDF     Check Mark            
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GIF Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
TGA     Check Mark   Check Mark     Check Mark  
DIB     Check Mark         Check Mark  
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RLE               Check Mark  
TWAIN     Check Mark            
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Fonts 750 600 1,000+ 280 150 200 900 1,000 2,000
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Text Effects Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Text Rotation Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Adjustable Spacing Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark  
Attatch Sound Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark     Check Mark    
Help/Support
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Email Support Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Phone Support Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark  
Help Content Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Tutorials Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark          
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User Forum     Check Mark            
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Windows 2000   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
MAC             Check Mark    
 
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Lowest Price Buy Print Shop Deluxe 23
$35.99 		Buy PrintMaster Platinum 18
$34.95 		Buy Print Artist Platinum 22
$49.95 		Buy Print Shop 23
$17.98 		Buy Print Perfect Deluxe
$19.99 		Buy Print Workshop
$7.79 		Buy Print Explosion Deluxe
$49.95 		Buy Design & Print Business Edition 5
$39.95 		Buy QuickStart Print Studio Pro
$5.49
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