The Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Software from Adobe is a suite of applications intended for use by designers who create content for print, web, interactive media, and handheld devices. It includes the applications required to create images and graphics, produce stunning page layouts, build websites that are compliant with current web standards, creative interactive content without programming knowledge, and to extend page layouts for use with eBook readers.
All of the applications in the suite are designed to work together, unified by a common interface and Adobe's Bridge application. Bridge helps you share media across applications, allowing you to share media across all of the Design Premium applications in order to create a cohesive project.
The suite includes Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Flash Catalyst CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Fireworks CS5, Acrobat 9 Pro, Bridge CS5, and Device Central CS5. It is compatible with Mac operating systems.
Print
State-of-the-Art Image Editing Use industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended to edit, enhance, and refine high-quality images for any print project
Versatile, Resolution-Independent Graphics Create stand-out graphics that scale from business card to billboard with Adobe Illustrator CS5
Dynamic PDF Creation Use Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package layouts, drawings, images, animation, movies, audio, and other files in a single, dynamic PDF Portfolio
Streamlined Reviews Maximize design time by streamlining reviews with Adobe CS Review, a CS Live online service. Initiate shared reviews from within Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, and InDesign CS5. Invite others to comment with easy-to-use tools, and view their comments in the context of your design
Integration with CS Live Online Services Take advantage of integration with new Adobe CS Live online services to accelerate time-consuming processes such as creative reviews, web page testing, and collaborative content authoring. CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time
Performance on the Latest Operating Systems Take advantage of the power and performance of the latest Apple and Microsoft operating systems. Enjoy 64-bit support for faster image editing across platforms with Photoshop CS5 Extended
Creative 3D Possibilities Quickly add depth and create unusual effects using 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models
High-Quality Page Layout Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with Adobe InDesign CS5, an intuitive design environment that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects
Visual Media Management Find files fast by browsing thumbnails instead of filenames with Adobe Bridge. Or browse thumbnails and place files from the Mini Bridge panel in Photoshop CS5 Extended and InDesign CS5
Adobe Community Help Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software
Consistent Adobe User Interface Work quickly and intuitively thanks to a consistent user interface across all CS5 Design Premium components. Enjoy a shorter learning curve and stay more focused on the art of design
PDF Preflight and Correction Reduce errors at the printer with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. Apply extensive preflight checks and easily fix issues form faulty hairlines to transparency handling, black conversion, spot color mapping, and more
Web
State-of-the-Art Image Editing Edit, manipulate, and optimize images for the web with industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended
Crisp Graphics for the Web Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp in Adobe Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash Professional -- and on virtually any screen
Standards-Based Websites and Applications Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications with Adobe Dreamweaver CS5. Jump-start your designs with built-in page templates using cascading style sheets (CSS), and work visually or directly in code
Dynamic PDF Creation Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and capture web pages, including interactive elements. PDF versions of web pages are easy to print, archive, mark up, and share
Powerful 3D Possibilities Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models with 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended
Website Prototyping Prototype websites using Fireworks CS5. Repurpose Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5 assets, generate PDF or HTML comps, and then export final designs to Dreamweaver CS5 for site development
Integration with BrowserLab Preview web pages on multiple browsers and operating systems with Adobe BrowserLab, a new Adobe CS Live online service. Avoid having to buy testing hardware and maintain testing labs. CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time
Adobe Community Help Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software
Interactive
State-of-the-Art Image Editing Use advanced creative tools in Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended to edit, manipulate, and optimize images for eye-catching interactive experiences
Crisp Vector Graphics Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp in Adobe Flash Professional CS5 and Flash Catalyst CS5 -- and on virtually any screen
Immersive Interactive Experiences Design banners, games, and interactive experiences that appear consistently across computers, browsers, or devices with Flash Professional CS5. Add interactivity and motion to designs imported from Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, or Adobe InDesign CS5
PDF Portfolio Creation Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package images, animation, video, audio, and other files more securely in a single PDF Portfolio
Creative 3D Possibilities Quickly add depth and create unusual effects using 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes, and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models
Dynamic Digital Documents Add attention-grabbing interactivity, animation, video, and sound to your digital documents and presentations with InDesign CS5. Export documents directly from InDesign to SWF format
Interactivity without Writing Code Take Photoshop or Illustrator artwork and transform it into high-quality interactive content for web pages, user interfaces, and applications with Flash Catalyst CS5. Define buttons, scrollbars, sliders, page transitions, video players, and more, all without writing code
Adobe Community Help Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software
Handheld Devices
State-of-the-Art Image Editing Edit, manipulate, and optimize images for inclusion in eBook and other mobile content with industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended
Prototyping for Mobile Use Adobe Fireworks CS5 and Device Central to quickly set up a mobile design project with the correct specifications. Prototype the mobile site in Fireworks, preview and test your design in Device Central, and then export the design for development
Content Testing for Mobile Devices Plan, preview, and test content for a wide spectrum of devices from mobile handsets to gaming systems with Adobe Device Central
Versatile PDF Workflows Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package layouts, drawings, images, web pages, animation, video, audio, and other files more securely in a single PDF Portfolio
Crisp Graphics for Mobile Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp when viewed on any mobile or handheld device
Immersive Interactive Experiences Deliver immersive interactive experiences such as microsites and games that present consistently across computers, browsers, and mobile devices with Adobe Flash Professional CS5. Import your design from Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, or Adobe InDesign CS5, and then add interactivity and motion to bring your design to life
eBook Document Design Prepare InDesign CS5 pages for viewing on eBook reading devices such as the Apple iPad, Barnes & Noble nook, Amazon Kindle, and Sony Reader by exporting to the ePUB format
Adobe Community Help Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software
Included Applications
Photoshop CS5 Extended Photoshop is the premiere application for image editing. It features numerous tools for working with digital photos and images. You can adjust curves, correct lens distortions, apply vignettes, and edit images on a pixel-based level. Photoshop Extended also supports 3D graphics, animation, and scientific tools
Illustrator CS5 Illustrator allows you to create and edit vector graphics. Vector graphics can be scaled to virtually any size, perfect for creating designs for anything from postage stamps to billboards. It supports many different fonts, gradient fills, transparencies, and more
InDesign CS5 InDesign allows you to design, preflight, and publish documents for print media, online use, and display on mobile devices. It gives you precise control over typography and features a wealth of creative tools. You can even include interactive elements, animation, video, and sound
Flash Catalyst CS5 Flash Catalyst allows you to convert graphics from Illustrator and Photoshop into interactive content for use with web pages and other user interfaces. It also supports video, sound effects, and dynamic media. It supports roundtrip editing, animated transitions, and Adobe AIR publishing
Flash Professional CS5 Flash Professional allows you to create interactive web pages, applications, and games. It uses the powerful ActionScript coding language to allow you to create fully interactive, cross-platform web applications and games which can run in any web browser using the free Flash Player plug-in. It also supports video encoding for delivery on the web
Dreamweaver CS5 Dreamweaver is a standards-based web development suite, with full support for HTML and CSS. It allows you to work with a WYSIWYG editor or to edit code by hand. It supports many popular content management systems, and allows you to test web page compatibility with the Adobe BrowserLab online service
Fireworks CS5 Fireworks is intended to aid you in the creation of optimized graphics for delivery via the web, smartphones, kiosks, embedded displays, and other electronic devices. You can use it to produce web prototypes, user interfaces, and more -- all of which are editable in vector and bitmap modes
Acrobat 9 Pro Acrobat Pro gives you all the tools necessary to create and package documents in Adobe's ubiquitous PDF file format. PDFs appear the same on every computer screen and in print, ensuring that your document is delivered in the format that you intended. Acrobat also allows you to create forms which can be filled out electronically, helping to reduce the use of paper in your office
Bridge CS5 Bridge is a powerful media management tool that helps you keep track of your digital assets. It provides a single interface that allows you to browse and access all files that you use in Adobe projects. It also helps you keep track of files when working on a project in multiple Adobe CS applications
Device Central CS5 Device Central allows you to simulate a large number of handheld devices, including popular mobile phones, on your computer. This allows you to see exactly how your projects will run on a specific mobile platform, essential for developers who are creating content for mobile devices
System Requirements:
Operating
System: Mac OS X 10.5.7, 10.6
Processor: Multicore Intel Mac
RAM: 1GB
Hard
Drive Space: 10.3GB for installation; Additional free space required
during installation; Cannot install on removable flash-based storage
devices
Display: 1280 x 800 with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card,
16-bit color, and 256MB of VRAM; Some GPU-accelerated features require
graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
Hardware: Combo Drive or SuperDrive
Software: Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or 1.6; QuickTime 7.6.2 required for multimedia
features; Adobe Flash Player 10 software required to export SWF files Broadband Internet connection required for online services and product activation
Mailing List
Sign up to receive our current pricing via email once a month
