Frequently Answered Questions
Answers to the top questions about graphics and graphics software.

Free Stuff for Graphics Software
Free graphics software add-ons, programs, and other utilities you can download.

Fun Stuff for Graphics Lovers
All work and no play makes anyone dull. Take a break from the monotony with these distractions, quizzes, and other fun stuff relating to graphics and graphics software.

Graphics File Formats
General information, specifications, comparisons, and tips for all the major graphics file formats. Resources for researching unknown file extensions, converting graphic formats, and more.

Using Graphics Software
How-to's, tutorials, illustrated demonstrations, instructional articles, classes, seminars, books videos, and training providers for getting started with graphics software and learning specific techniques.

Adobe : All About Adobe Graphic Software
Adobe graphics software resources including tutorials, tips, support, training providers, and other useful information for users of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe LiveMotion, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop Album, and more.

Corel & Procreate Resources
Tutorials, tips, add-ons, support & training resources, downloadable freebies, and more for Corel and Procreate graphics software including CorelDRAW, Photo-Paint, and Painter.

Macromedia Graphics Software Resources
Tutorials, tips, training, support, xtras, addons, and other resources for Macromedia's graphics software products including Director, Flash, Freehand, and Fireworks.

Adobe Illustrator Resources
Resources for all versions of Adobe Illustrator including tutorials, plug-ins, actions, brushes, templates, training and support resources, patches and updates, FAQs, tips and tricks, and more.

Adobe Photoshop Resources
Tips, tutorials, free downloads, actions, plug-ins, training and support, and other resources for Photoshop users.

Paint Shop Pro User Resources
General information, tips, tutorials, free downloads, picture tubes, training, support, and other resources for Paint Shop Pro users.

Corel Painter Resources
Tips, tutorials, and other resources for users of Corel Painter natural media image editing and painting tool (formerly from Fractal Design and MetaCreations).

Ulead PhotoImpact Resources
Tutorials for beginners, image & text effects, borders, backgrounds, Web graphics, tools & features, photo enhancement, and more. Also free downloads and other resources for PhotoImpact users.

More Graphics Software Titles
Resources for assorted graphics software applications that aren't listed in the main subject menu.

Choosing Graphics Software
Resources to help you find the graphics software for your needs. Includes graphics software product listings, featured products, articles about the various types of graphic software, reviews, buying advice, and information on obsolete titles.

Animation Software and Resources
Software and reviews, tutorials, tips and other resources relating to animation both on and off the Web.

Graphics Software for Business
Software for creating business graphics such as chart and graphs, diagrams, organizational charts, multimedia presentations, and visual demonstrations.

Digital Imaging and Scanning Resources
Articles and information for working with and improving digital photos and scanned images. Plus tips and resources for individuals interested in exploring digital photography.

Home & Hobby Software and Resources
Software and resources for working with graphics and digital photos in home and hobby projects--software and tutorials for kids, fractal software, icon and cursor editors, digital photo projects, and more.

Illustration Software and Resources
Vector-based illustration and drawing software product listings, reviews, tutorials, and other information.

Image Editing Software and Resources
Includes product listings and reviews for image editing and creation software for professional, business, and home users, software to enhance and manipulate digital photos, photo fun software, freeware, and other assorted editors.

Image Management for Windows & Macintosh
Freeware, shareware, and commercial software for viewing, converting, organizing, cataloging, managing, browsing, manipulating, correcting, processing, storing, sharing, and printing images on Windows and Macintosh.

Multimedia Software and Resources
Mac and PC software for combining images with sound, video, text, and special effects to create animated greetings, business presentations, screen savers, slide shows, photo albums, and interactive content for the Web, CD, DVD, and other applications.

Plugins and Filters
Freeware, shareware, and commercial plug-ins and filters for Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Photoshop-compatible image editors. Also general information and tips about plug-ins and filters, tutorials, and other resources for specific plug-ins.

Digital Art and Design Resources
Software and resources for professional artists and graphic designers. Includes software buying advice, articles, tips, and resources for individuals interested in exploring more about digital art & graphic design.

Specialty Image Tools & Software
Misellaneous graphics software categories including products for creating seamless tiles and textures, capturing screen shots, creating type effects, and various other specialized tasks.

Web Graphics Software and Resources
Links to Web graphics software and reviews, animation tools, compression tools, tips for working with Web images, information about file formats, and related resources.

Graphics Software Help Center
Where to go when you need help or technical support with your graphics software products. Find troubleshooting tips, user discussion forums, bulletin boards, technical support documents, troubleshooting databases, newsgroups, and more.

Icon and Cursor Editing Tips and Tools
Software utilities, tips, and help for editing and creating custom icons and cursors on the Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Fractal Art Generators and Information
Macintosh and PC software for generating fractal images and additional resources for learning more about fractals and fractal art.

Image Editing & Painting Software for PC
Several categories of bitmap-based image editing, photo retouching, and painting applications for PC.

Image Editing & Painting for Mac
Several categories of bitmap-based image editing, photo retouching, and painting applications for Macintosh.

Multimedia Software for Macintosh
Several categories of software for creating multimedia projects on the Macintosh platform.

EXIF Information
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It is a variation of JPEG, used by digital cameras to record extra information to image files as they are taken. Find information and specifications on EXIF as well as software for reading, extracting, and editing Exif data.

Graphics File Formats - Web Graphics
Learn about the various graphics file formats used on the Web.

Compression and Optimization
Software, tips and tutorials for compressing and optimizing GIFs, JPEGs, animations, and other images for the Web.

Interface Design for Web & Multimedia
Tutorials, articles and other resources for designing navigational interfaces for the Web and other multimedia projects.

Macromedia Director Resources
Links to general information, tips, tutorials, downloads, XObjects, Xtras, scripts, behaviors, and more for Director and Shockwave.

Macromedia Fireworks Resources
Free downloads, technical support and training resources, tips, tutorials, and other resources for users of Macromedia Fireworks.

Macromedia Freehand Resources
General information, free downloads, xtras, tips, and tutorials for Macromedia Freehand users.

Adobe LiveMotion Resources
Tips, tutorials, reviews, free downloads, and other resources for Adobe LiveMotion.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Resources
Tutorials and support for all versions of Adobe PhotoDeluxe (now discontinued).

Adobe ImageStyler Tutorials
Tips and tutorials for learning Adobe ImageStyler (replaced by LiveMotion).

Photo Projects and Gifts
Ideas and information for creating personalized gifts and other projects from your digital images.

Image Processing Software
Software to perform common modifications on a series of images. Includes tools for file format conversion, batch processing, compression and optimization, thumbnail Web page creation, renaming, and more.

Alien Skin Software : Plugin Info & Tips
Find information, reviews, tips, tutorials and presets for all of Alien Skin Software's plug-ins. Resources for Eye Candy 4000, Xenofex, Splat!, and Image Doctor.

Jasc : All About Jasc Graphics Software
This is your starting point for Jasc graphics software resources including tutorials, tips, product support, reviews, and other useful information for users of Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Jasc Animation Shop, Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album, Jasc Virtual Painter, and more.

Adobe Support Center
Where to find help training, and support for Adobe products.

Macromedia Support Center
Technical support documents, training centers, frequently asked questions, updates and patches, discussion forums, and user groups for Macromedia's graphics software products including Director, Flash, Freehand, and Fireworks.

Ulead Systems Product Support Center
Technical support documents, frequently asked questions, updates and patches, and user to user discussion forums for PhotoImpact and other Ulead graphics products.

Free Graphics Software
Includes freeware and public domain image editors, viewers, image management software, plug-ins and filters, Web ultilies, and other specialty freeware.

Free Resources for Specific Programs
Free graphics software add-ons and utilities you can download for Illustrator, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, ImageStyler, BladePro, Corel software, Flash, Painter, Picture It!, PhotoImpact, and more.

Removing Red Eye from Digital Photos
Most of the instant fixes for red eye don't work very well, but you can learn to correct red eye the right way with easy step-by-step tutorials. It's not that hard to do manually, and the results are generally better than anything you'll get from those one-click, so-called miracle tools.

Graphics Software Training Providers
Training providers offering educational resources and classes for a variety of graphics software applications.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Tutorials
Tutorials for Adobe PhotoDeluxe on correcting images, working with text, creating effects, using the tools, working with masks and selections, scanning, repairing, and correcting photos, and more.

Adobe LiveMotion Free Downloads
Shapes, styles, templates, and other free downloads for Adobe LiveMotion (formerly ImageStyler).

Adobe LiveMotion Tutorials
Tips and tutorials for Web graphics creation and animation techniques using Adobe LiveMotion (formerly ImageStyler).

Freehand - General Information
General information, support, troubleshooting tips, and additional resources for Macromedia Freehand.

Freehand - Xtras Add-ons & Downloads
Xtras, add-ons, templates and other downloads for use with Macromedia Freehand.

Freehand Tutorials
Tutorials and techniques for Macromedia Freehand.

Freehand - Tip Collections
A variety of tips for using Macromedia Freehand.

Macromedia Freehand Reviews
Evaluations and reviews of Macromedia Freehand from around the Web.

Fireworks Animation Tutorials
Tutorials for creating and optimizing animations in Macromedia Fireworks.

Fireworks Text & Image Effects
Techniques for creating a variety of text effects and image effects in Macromedia Fireworks.

Fireworks Support and Training
Troubleshooting and support documents, training providers, user groups, and other help for users of Macromedia Fireworks.

Fireworks Buttons, Rollovers & Navbars
Tutorials for creating basic buttons, buttons with mouseovers and rollover effects, and other navigational consoles and navbars in Macromedia Fireworks.

Fireworks Tools and Features
These tutorials focus on specific tools, features, and commands of Macromedia Fireworks. After you've learned the basics and are familiar with the interface, these lessons will help you move to the next level.

Fireworks Basics
Tutorials for learning the basics of Macromedia Fireworks. New users start here.

Creature House Expression Resources
Creature House Expression is a vector-based illustration application based on a unique "skeletal strokes" technology which brings a natural-media painterly style to vector art. Here you'll find tips, tutorials, downloads, reviews, and other user resources.

Free Downloads for Fireworks
Here you'll find places you can download free stuff for Macromedia Fireworks.

Director Tips and Techniques
Tips, techniques and tutorials for working with Macromedia Director.

Director Training and Support
Links to discussion groups, user groups, technical notes, training classes, books and videos, and other resources for Macromedia Director developers.

Director Downloads and Xtras
Links to downloads, XObjects, Xtras, scripts, behaviors, and more for Macromedia Director.

Maps for Designers & Illustrators
Editable maps in a variety of formats for graphic designers and illustrators.

Compression & Optimization Tips
Tutorials and tips for image compression and Web page optimization.

Compression & Optimization: Online Tools
Online tools and services for compressing and optimizing Web images.

Compression & Optimization: Mac Software
Macintosh software for compressing and optimizing GIFs, JPEGs, animations, and other images for the Web.

Compression & Optimization: PC Software
PC software for compressing and optimizing GIFs, JPEGs, animations, and other images for the Web.

Choosing the Right Format for the Web
All about choosing and understanding various image file formats used on the Web.

Graphics File Formats - SVG
Learn about the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) format for vector-based Web graphics.

Shockwave
General information, resources, tips, and techniques for Shockwave Flash and the SWF file format.

Graphics File Formats - MNG
MNG (pronounced "ming") is the proposed multiple-image extension of the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format for Web animation. Here you'll find resources for its support and development.

Graphics File Formats - PNG
Learn about the portable network graphics (PNG) graphics file format used on the Web.

Graphics File Formats - JPEG
Information and specifications on the JPEG and upcoming JPEG2000 graphic file formats used on the Web.

Graphics File Formats - GIF
Learn about the GIF graphic file format used on the Web.

EXIF Readers, Editors & Extraction Tools
Find software specifically designed for reading, editing, extracting and converting the EXIF information that is stored in photo images by digital cameras.

Screen Saver & Slide Show Software - Mac
Macintosh software for creating custom screen savers and slide shows using your own images, sound, music, and text.

Multimedia for the Web - Mac Software
Macintosh software to combine images, audio, text, and animation, and publish it to the web as streaming multimedia.

General Purpose Multimedia Tools for Mac
Multimedia authoring software for creating interactive presentations, screen savers, slide shows, games, CDs and DVDs on the Macintosh platform.

Screen Saver Creation - PC Software
PC software for creating custom screen savers personalized with your own images, sound, music, and text.

Photo Slide Show Software for Windows
PC software to combine images with background music, transition effects, and captions to create a slide show.

Animated Greetings PC Software
PC software for creating personalized animated multimedia electronic greetings to share with friends and family.

Business Presentation Software for PC
PC software for creating multimedia presentations for business.

Multimedia for the Web - PC Software
PC software to combine images, audio, text, and animation, and publish it to the Web as streaming multimedia.

Multimedia Authoring Software for PC
Multimedia authoring software for creating interactive presentations, screen savers, games, CDs and DVDs on the PC platform.

Image Editing/Painting Software: Mac
More bitmap-based image editing and painting software for Macintosh that has not been reviewed by your Guide. These are full-featured, all-purpose image editors that allow you to create and edit bitmap or raster images and photos.

Free Image Editing/Painting Software-Mac
Free and public domain image editing, painting, and graphics creation software for Macintosh.

Free Frames & Edges to Download
Free frames and edge masks to download for adding decorative edges to photos in a number of image editing programs.

Fractal Art Generators for Macintosh
Macintosh freeware and shareware for generating fractal art images.

Fractal Art Generators for PC
PC software for generating fractal art images. Includes freeware and shareware products.

Icon & Cursor Editors for Windows
Tools and utilties for managing, editing, and creating your own icons and cursors for Windows.

Icon & Cursor Editors for Macintosh
Tools and utilties for editing and creating custom icons and cursors for the Macintosh platform.

Web Designer Resources
Articles, web sites, and other resources of interest to Web Designers.

Banner Ads - Software and Tips
Software tools especially for creating banner ads for the Web, plus tips for creating effective banner advertisements.

Web Image Maps - Software and Tips
Software programs for generating image maps for the Web, plus tutorials and other resources to help you create and understand image maps.

Web Graphics - Common Problems
Learn how to correct and deal with common web graphics problems including transparent GIFs, Mac vs. PC issues, graphics on AOL, small text, dithering, and more.

Protecting Graphics On the Web
How can you protect your graphics and photos from being taken when you put them on the Web? The resources here will help.

Web Graphics - General Guidelines
General guidelines tips, and other suggestions for creating and working with Web graphics.

Image Editing/Painting Software Reviews
Reviews of bitmap-based image editing and painting software for Windows and Macinotsh. These are full-featured, all-purpose image editors that allow you to create and edit bitmap or raster images and photos. They offer tools for painting, retouching, color correcting, and much more.

Image Helper Tools for Macintosh
Macintosh tools to help you work with images. Includes screen rulers, magnifiers, measuring tools, and other utilities for special image tasks.

Image Helper Tools for Windows
Windows tools to help you work with images. Includes screen rulers, magnifiers, measuring tools, capture utiltiies, background prviewers, and other utilities for special image tasks.

Image Helper Tools for Macintosh: Free
Free Macintosh tools to help you work with images. Includes screen rulers, magnifiers, measuring tools, and other utilities for special image tasks.

Image Helper Tools for Windows: Free
Free Windows tools to help you work with images. Includes screen rulers, magnifiers, measuring tools, capture utiltiies, background prviewers, and other utilities for special image tasks.

Illustration & Drawing Software for Mac
Vector-based illustration and drawing software for the Macintosh.

Beginner Illustration Software for PC
Beginner and budget drawing and illustration software for the PC. Includes vector-based graphics creation tools for home, small business, and casual users.

Advanced Illustration Software for PC
Vector-based illustration and drawing software for PC with advanced features for professional graphic designers, illustrators, and digital artists.

Family Graphics Lessons
Lessons to help children get started creating computer art and animations.

Family Graphics Software for Mac
Macintosh platform graphics software designed especially for children.

Family Graphics Software for Windows
PC platform graphics software designed especially for children.

Web Photo Galleries - Mac Software
Macintosh freeware and shareware tools for generating image thumbnails and HTML code to create gallery pages of your image collection and publish them to the Web.

Web Photo Galleries - Windows Shareware
Shareware and commercial software for automatically generating the thumbnails and HTML code to display your image collections on the Web.

Web Photo Galleries - Windows Freeware
Freeware tools for automatically generating the thumbnails and HTML code to display your photo collections on the Web.

The Ethics of Digital Photo Manipulation
Doctoring photographs has been around almost as long as photography itself, but as the tools have become more affordable and advanced, the practice of digital image manipulation has become much more commonplace and faked photos are becoming harder to detect. Just how far can we take digital image manipulation and still maintain photographic integrity?

Digital Manipulation: Contests/Galleries
As digital imaging hardware and software has come down in price, the pastime of digital photo manipulation -- commonly referred to as 'photoshopping' -- has become a hugely popular hobby on the Internet. Here's a selection of sites offering galleries of photoshopped images and contests you can participate in to practice and show off your photoshopping skills.

Diagramming Software for Macintosh
Macintosh software for creating diagrams, flowcharts, organizational charts, technical drawings, and other business graphics.

Diagramming Software for Windows
Windows software for creating diagrams, flowcharts, organizational charts, and other business graphics.

Animation Tips & Tutorials
Animation tips and tutorials including how to get started creating animations, general information and techniques, optimizing animations, and software specific tutorials for creating animations.

Morphing Software and Information
Software and information about morphing, the transformation of one image into another.

SVG Authoring Tools
Authoring tools for creating scalable vector graphics and animation for the Web.

GIF Animation Software for Macintosh
Macintosh software specifically for creating and optimizing GIF animations for the Web.

GIF Animation Software for Windows
Windows PC software specifically for creating and optimizing GIF animations for the Web.

Specialty Animation Tools
Specialty animation software for creating personalized greetings, Web banners, AVI movies, cartoon animation, video and film effects, Quicktime movies, and other specialty animation tasks.

Graphics File Formats - General Info
General information about graphics file formats, file extensions, and the various types of image formats.

Emerging Graphics File Formats
Information and news about new graphics file formats that are currently being developed.

Graphics File Formats for Non-Web Use
Learn about the most common graphics file formats for non-Web use. Includes information and specifications on bitmap, eps, cgm, tiff, and wmf formats.

Specialized Image File Format Converters
Software tools and utilities for converting images between formats, performing bitmap to vector conversion, and batch conversion.

Graphics File Format Extensions
Resources for identifying graphics file types by their file extension.

Microsoft Paint
Information, tips, and support documents for Microsoft Paint.

PhotoDraw 2000 Resources
General information, tutorials, reviews, help, tips, and other resources for Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000. (Discontinued)

Image Composer Tutorials and Resources
Tips, techniques, and tutorials for Microsoft Image Composer. Also general information, user groups, FAQs, and more.

Microsoft Picture It! Digital Image Pro
Templates, free downloads, and other online resources for Microsoft Picture It! and Digital Image Pro photo editing and publishing software.

Picture It! Tips & Tutorials
Tips and tutorials for using Microsoft Picture It!

PhotoImpact Animation
Tutorials for creating animations with Ulead PhotoImpact and GIF Animator.

PhotoImpact Web Graphics Tutorials
Tutorials for creating buttons, GIF animations, border backgrounds, and other Web graphics with Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Artwork from Scratch
Tutorials and techniques in PhotoImpact for creating custom designs, artwork, and clip art from scratch.

PhotoImpact Photo Effects
A variety of techniques for manipulating and compositing photos in Ulead PhotoImpact. Includes tutorials for combining images, creating collages, adding artistic and painterly effects to photos and pictures, colorizing, and more.

PhotoImpact Photo Fixes
Various tutorials and techniques for retouching, repairing, restoring, correcting, and enhancing photos in Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Borders, Frames & Edges
Tutorials for creating borders, photo edge effects, and picture frames with Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Backgrounds & Textures
Tutorials for creating seamless tiles, backgrounds, and textures with Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Masks & Selection Techniques
Tutorials for making complex masks and precise selections with Ulead PhotoImpact. Includes techniques for working with masks, selecting objects, and isolating objects from the background.

PhotoImpact Image Effects
Tutorials for creating special image effects in Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Type & Text Effect Tutorials
Tutorials for creating text effects and working with type in Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Tools and Features
Tutorials for learning the tools and features of Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Basics - Beginner Tutorials
Tutorials for getting started and learning the basics of Ulead PhotoImpact.

Xara3D Resources
Tips, tutorials, reviews, and other resources for Xara 3D.

Xara & Webster: Web Graphics & Animation
Tips and tutorials for creating buttons, bars, icons, animations, navigation bars, rollovers, and interface elements for the Web in Xara X (formerly CorelXARA) and Xara Webster.

Xara X: More Assorted Tutorials
Tips and tutorials for a variety of tools and techniques using Xara X (formerly CorelXARA).

Xara X Basic Tips and Tutorials
Beginner's tips and basic tutorials to get you started learning Xara X and Webster.

Photoshop Elements Effects & Projects
Learn techniques for creating special image effects and type enhancements with Photoshop Elements. Also includes tutorials for complete projects.

Photoshop Elements Photo Fix Tutorials
Learn techniques for improving your photos with Photoshop Elements. Includes tutorials for reducing red eye, repairing damaged photos, improving color, balance & tone, removing dust & scratches retouching, and more.

Photoshop Elements Tools & Features
Tutorials and tips to help you learn the tools, features and commands of Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Photoshop Elements Basic Tutorials
Tips and advice to help beginners get started with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Explore these basic tutorials before moving on to more advanced projects and techniques.

PhotoImpact Free Downloads
Downloads of objects, shapes, templates, presets, and more for Ulead PhotoImpact.

PhotoImpact Info, Tips, & Community
General information about PhotoImpact including frequently asked questions, assorted tips, user communities, discussion groups, and indexes of tutorial sites.

Painter Community: User Groups/Galleries
Interact and share with other procreate Painter users. Here you'll find links to discussion groups, newsgroups, message boards, forums, galleries, and Painter community sites.

Painter Add-ons, Goodies & Free Stuff
Free and commercial extras to add to procreate Painter. Where to download brushes, textures, papers, gradients, floaters, scripts, and more.

Painter Image Hose Nozzles
Free nozzles to download for use with Painter's Image Hose tool. Also commercial nozzle collections you can purchase.

Painter Tools and Features
Tips and tutorials to help you learn the various tools, features, and commands in procreate Painter. Good starting place for new users.

Painter Digital Artists' Techniques
Techniques for creating original art work in Corel Painter. Includes tutorials for drawing, painting, coloring, cartooning and adding enhancements to original artwork.

Painter Backgrounds & Textures
Tutorials and techniques for creating and using backgrounds, textures, seamless tiles, and patterns in Corel Painter.

Painter Image Effects
Techniques for a variety of image effects using Corel Painter.

Painter Image Hose Tutorials
Tutorials and techniques for working with the Image Hose tool in Painter. Includes tutorials where the image hose tool is used, plus tips for creating custom nozzles, installing and organizing your nozzle collection.

Painter Photo Effects
Painter techniques for effects based on photographic images. Tutorials for applying a variety of natural media and painterly effects to photos.

Painter Text & Type Effects
Tutorials and tips for working with type and creating a variety of interesting type effects with Painter.

Painter Web Graphics Techniques
Tutorials for creating and optimizing Web graphics in Painter. Includes techniques for creating buttons, navbars, interfaces, and image maps. Also learn about image slicing, optimization, and more.

Picture Publisher Tutorials & Resources
General information, tips, tutorials, free downloads, and other resources for Micrografx Picture Publisher.

Zoner Draw Resources
Tips, tutorials, reviews, and other resources for users of Zoner Draw.

Windows Draw Resources
Information, templates, tips, and other resources for Micrografx Windows Draw (also known as Complete Publisher '99).

Canvas Tools, Features & Commands
Tips and tutorials for learning the tools, features and commands of Canvas.

Canvas Image Effects Tutorials
Tutorials and techniques for creating a variety of special effects and image effects.

Canvas Type, Logos & Text Effects
Tutorials for working with type, designing logos, and creating special text effects in Canvas.

Canvas Web Graphics Tutorials
Tutorials for creating and working with Web graphics in all versions of Canvas. Learn techniques for creating buttons, backgrounds, navigation consoles, and more. Also includes tips for saving and optimizing Web graphics.

Canvas Projects & Ideas
Tips and tutorials for specific projects and ideas for using Deneba Canvas.

Canvas Discussion, Training, Support
Resources for Canvas users to find help, training, user groups, and product support.

Free Image Editors for Windows
Free and public domain image editing, painting, and graphics creation software for Windows.

Image Editing/Painting Software: Windows
More bitmap-based image editing and painting software that has not been reviewed by your Guide. These are full-featured, all-purpose image editors that allow you to create and edit bitmap or raster images and photos.

Graphics Applications for OS/2
Software to create, view, and manipulate graphics on the OS/2 platform.

Graphics Applications for BeOS
Software to create, view, and manipulate graphics on the BeOS platform.

Color Theory
Links to information about color theory as it relates to graphics software.

Palettes, Swatches, Web-Safe Color
Links to color palettes, information on working with color palettes, color sample charts, and tips for creating color palettes.

Color Tips for Graphics Software & Web
Tips for working with color in graphics software and on the Web including managing color output, color printing, dithering, and more.

Online Color Tools
Online tools and utilities for choosing color schemes and working with Web-safe color and palettes.

Color Pickers and Color Tools: Windows
Windows tools to help you pick colors, convert color values, choose color schemes, explore color combinations, and create and save color swatches. Also includes tools for learning about color and simulating color blindness to help you better choose color combinations for color-deficient viewers.

Color Pickers and Color Tools: Macintosh
Macintosh tools to help you pick colors, convert color values, choose color schemes, explore color combinations, and create and save color swatches. Also includes tools for learning about color and simulating color blindness to help you better choose color combinations for color-deficient viewers.

Online Courses for Graphics Software
Here you'll find sites offering online courses and training classes for many popular graphics software programs.

Academic Software Vendors
Students and faculty members of educational institutions can purchase academically-priced software from these retailers.

Alien Skin Eye Candy Resources
Resources for Alien Skin Eye Candy 4000 special effects plug-in filter set. Includes tutorials, presets, recipes, examples, free downloads, reviews, and more.

Screen Capture Utilities for Macintosh
Macintosh tools and utilities for making screen shots and capturing portions of the desktop.

Assorted Graphics Software Books
Browse an assortment of recommended books about graphics software and related topics such as Web graphics, animation, scanning, file formats, and digital photography.

Screen Capture Utilities for Windows
Windows software for capturing portions of your desktop, Web pages, or application windows.

ScreenCams: Screen Recorders for Windows
Windows software for recording screen activity to movies, Flash, and other formats. Screen recorders or screencams are useful for creating training materials, software tutorials, and product demonstrations.

Free Screen Capture Tools for Windows
Free tools for capturing screen shots in Windows.

iPhoto Addons, Extensions & Plugins
Third-party extensions, plugins, and other addons to expand the features of Apple iPhoto.

GIMP Tutorials - Learning The GIMP
Here you can find tips and tutorials for using The GIMP.

GIMP Basics - Get Started with The GIMP
Get started with The GIMP by exploring these tutorials for beginners.

Expression Skeletal Strokes & Downloads
Download or purchase skeletal strokes to use in Expression 2, 3, and LE. Many of these brush strokes are available for free download. Also includes other downloads for Expression.

Expression Tips & Tutorials
Tips and tutorials for learning and working with Creature House Expression illustration software.

Scanning Software, Tips and Help
Scanning software enhancements, plus information, instructions, and tips for getting the most out of your scanner. Includes explanations of terminology, how-tos, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.

Image Size and Resolution
Issues and explanations related to image size, resolution, and resampling graphic images.

Sharpening Photos and Using Unsharp Mask
Here are links to help you understand Unsharp Mask and get better results sharpening your scanned images and digital photos in any software.

General Digital Photo Tips & Techniques
Get the most out of your digital camera or scanner with these general digital photography tips & techniques.

Online Image Tools and Services
Online tools and services for creating and working with graphics.

Free Web Tools
Freeware tools and utilities specifically for creating, editing, and working with Web graphics.

Specialized Web Graphics Tools: Mac
Macintosh stand-alone software especially for Web graphics editing and creation.

Specialized Web Graphics Tools: Windows
Windows specialty tools for Web graphics creation including banner makers, color pickers, image map tools, thumbnail generators, and more.

Digital Photo Rescue & Recovery Software
These software tools are designed to help you recover digital photo files from media that is defective or damaged, as well as images that you may have inadvertently deleted from your storage media.

Photo Mosaic Software & Information
Photo mosaics are pictures made up of many smaller pictures. The small tile images can be seen up close, but at a distance, an entirely different image can be seen. Here you'll find information and software to help you create photo mosaics from your own picture collection.

Panorama Creation and Stitching Tools
Software, information, and tools for creating panoramic scenes and stitching multiple images together.

Photo Printing Software: Macintosh
Macintosh software especially for printing photos and digital images with special features for multiple image printing and creating custom photo layouts.

Photo Printing Software: Windows
Windows software especially for printing photos and digital images with special features for multiple image printing and creating custom photo layouts.

KPT Resources & Tips
Reviews, tips, tutorials, presets and more for Kai's Power Tools KPT series of plug-in effects filters.

BladePro Tutorials
Tutorials for working with Flaming Pear's BladePro plug-in.

BladePro Downloads
Download free environments, textures, and presets for the BladePro plug-in from Flaming Pear.