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What is Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium?
Adobe® Creative Suite® 3.3 Web Premium software redefines the extraordinary in web design and development. Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium offers web designers, web developers, and interactive designers a complete solution for creating and maintaining interactive websites, applications, user interfaces, presentations, mobile device content, and other digital experiences, from prototype to finished product. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium combines full new versions of Adobe Flash® CS3 Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver® CS3, Adobe Photoshop® CS3 Extended, Adobe Illustrator® CS3, Adobe Contribute® CS3, Adobe Fireworks® CS3, Adobe Acrobat® 9 Pro, and Adobe Bridge CS3, which also offers direct access to Adobe Version Cue® CS3, Adobe Device Central CS3, and Adobe Acrobat Connect™.
What is Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard?
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard software is the basic toolkit for web designers and web developers. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard combines full new versions of Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Adobe Contribute CS3, Adobe Fireworks CS3, and Adobe Bridge CS3, which also offers direct access to Adobe Version Cue CS3, Adobe Device Central CS3, and Adobe Acrobat Connect.
What are the key new features and benefits of Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium?
Best of the best — Get the newest versions of the award-winning tools, integrated workflows, and valuable utilities used to prototype, design, develop, and maintain websites, applications, interactive experiences, and mobile device content.
Powerful integration — Fluidly move assets across Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, and Fireworks CS3. Use Adobe Version Cue CS3, and Adobe Bridge CS3 to manage assets. Prepare content for mobile devices with Adobe Device Central CS3.
Streaming and progressive FLV — Create and edit streaming and progressive FLV content for playback through the ubiquitous Adobe Flash Player. Comprehensive video creation and delivery tools include a standalone video encoder, alpha channel support, a high-quality video codec, embedded cue points, video import support, QuickTime import, closed-captioning, and more.
Engaging interactivity — Incorporate rich interactivity into your projects. Whether it's Ajax interactivity in web page elements, streaming interactive broadcasts, or an interactive multiuser collaboration application, Creative Suite 3 Web Premium has everything you need to draft and deploy your interactive vision on the web.
Latest technologies and standards — Keep pace with evolving technologies and standards. Design with HTML and CSS; integrate with development technologies like XHTML, XML, Adobe ColdFusion®, ASP, ASP.NET, JSP, and PHP; test content across browsers and operating systems; and prepare for the new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
ActionScript™ 3.0 development — Go farther with ActionScript 3.0, the high-performance, object-oriented programming language for Adobe Flash Player. Explore a whole new world of customization using the rich language, application programming interface (API), libraries, and expansive community support services.
Best practices — Easily apply best practices of web design and development. Create consistent CSS-based designs with CSS layout and visualization tools. Drag and drop an XML feed onto a web page. Use the industry's first integrated tool for Section 508 and WCAG Priority 2 checkpoints.
Who should use Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium?
Web designers and web developers who create and maintain interactive websites, applications, presentations, mobile device content, and other digital experiences and who need advanced illustration and digital imaging tools should use Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium.

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Pricing and availability

How much do the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Editions cost?
The estimated street price (ESP) for Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium is US$1,599, and the ESP for Creative Suite 3 Web Standard is US$999, excluding applicable taxes and shipping. You can purchase directly from Adobe or from an Adobe authorized reseller. To order directly from Adobe, visit the Adobe Store online or call 800-585-0774.
Can I upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium, and how much does it cost?
You can upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium for an estimated street price of US$499 (excluding applicable taxes and shipping) if you own one of these qualifying products:
  • Macromedia Studio 8
  • Macromedia Studio MX 2004
  • Macromedia Studio MX
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2.0 Premium
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2.0 Standard
  • Adobe Creative Suite 1.x Premium
  • Adobe Creative Suite 1.x Standard
If you own one of the following products, you can upgrade to Web Premium for US$1,299:
  • Flash MX, MX 2004, MX Professional 2004, Basic 8, or Professional 8
  • Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, 8, or Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
  • Adobe Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, or CS3
  • Adobe Illustrator 10, CS, or CS2 or CS3
If you own Creative Suite 3 Web Premium you can upgrade to Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium for US$159.
Upgrade versions are available directly from Adobe or from an Adobe authorized reseller. To order directly from Adobe, visit the Adobe Store online or call 800-585-0774
Can I upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard, and how much does it cost?
You can upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard for an estimated street price of US$399 (excluding applicable taxes and shipping) if you own one of these qualifying products:
  • Macromedia Studio 8
  • Macromedia Studio MX 2004
  • Macromedia Studio MX
  • A combination of Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, or 8 PLUS Flash MX, MX 2004, MX Professional 2004, Basic 8, or Professional 8
If you own one of the following products, you can upgrade to Web Standard for US$599:
  • Flash MX, MX 2004, MX Professional 2004, Basic 8, or Professional 8
  • Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, or 8
Upgrade versions are available directly from Adobe or from an Adobe authorized reseller. To order directly from Adobe, visit the Adobe Store online or call 800-585-0774.
Do I need to prove that I qualify for upgrade pricing?
No, you can simply purchase your upgrade; you will verify that you have the qualifying older product during the installation process. If it's installed on your computer, the Adobe installer will either find it or prompt you to help it find the software for verification. If it's not installed, you will be prompted to enter the qualifying serial number for the older version.
I recently purchased an Adobe creative product, and then you announced Adobe Creative Suite 3.3. Do I have to pay full price for the new version?
It depends on when you purchased the product. If you purchased it after the announcement and you have proof of purchase, contact Adobe Customer Service in your region for further assistance in obtaining a post-announce upgrade. This is a limited-time offer, and restrictions apply. For contact information, visit your country or regional Adobe.com site and click Contact.
I bought an individual CS3 product and now wish I had a full edition of Adobe Creative Suite 3. What are my options?
You are eligible to move from your standalone CS3 product to certain editions of Adobe Creative Suite 3 for the upgrade price. For example, if you purchased Dreamweaver CS3 but now wish you had Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Web Premium, you can purchase it for the upgrade price of US$1,299 from an eligible standalone product. Which editions you're eligible to purchase depend on which standalone product you have. For details, see the pricing questions in this FAQ.
Do you offer volume licensing?
Yes. Adobe provides flexible volume software licensing plans through Adobe Open Options, offered through Adobe license centers and resellers. For detailed information about the available plans, visit the Adobe Open Options web page.
Which Adobe Creative Suite 3 products are available at special prices for education customers?
All new Adobe Creative Suite 3 offerings have Adobe Education pricing. To learn more about Creative Suite 3 offerings for education, including products and pricing, visit the Adobe Creative Suite 3 for education website.
What does it cost to move from an edition of Adobe Creative Suite 3 — for example, Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, or Production Premium — to the Master Collection?
You can purchase an edition of Adobe Creative Suite 3 — including Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, or Production Premium — and then move to the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection for the difference in price. For example, if you paid the full estimated street price for Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, you can upgrade to Master Collection for only US$700 — the difference between the estimated street price for Master Collection and the ESP for Design Premium. Or, if you upgraded to Web Premium for US$499 and then want to move to Master Collection, you would pay only US$1500, which is the comparable upgrade price minus the upgrade price you originally paid for Web Premium.
To be eligible for this upgrade to Master Collection (and contrary to Section 5 of the End-User License Agreement for Master Collection), you must surrender all rights to and the license for the original edition of Adobe Creative Suite 3 and uninstall that software. This offer is available directly from Adobe or through Adobe authorized resellers and license centers if you're a volume license customer. You should contact Customer Support in your region for details.
Can I switch platforms when I upgrade my software to an Adobe Creative Suite 3 version?
No, you are only eligible to upgrade to a version that runs on the same platform. For example, if you own Adobe Creative Suite 2 for Windows®, you are only eligible to upgrade to a Windows version of Adobe Creative Suite 3.

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Support information

In what languages will Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard be available?
In addition to Universal English, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard will be available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. The Windows version of Web Standard will be available in Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, and Korean.
WinSoft is also expected to release Czech, Polish, Russian, and Turkish versions of Creative Suite 3 Web Standard For more details, visit the WinSoft website.
What is product activation?
Product activation is an interactive interpretation of the licensing agreement that has always existed between Adobe and its customers. The activation process authenticates licensed users without hindering their ability to use the software the way they have always done. It requires a series of simple, quick, anonymous steps upon product installation or within the grace period set by Adobe. Just as creative professionals use watermarks to protect their intellectual property, Adobe is using activation as a way to curtail unlicensed copying of its products.
Adobe's activation process is required on both Mac OS and Windows systems for all editions of Adobe Creative Suite 3 and related standalone products. For more information about activation, visit the Adobe software activation web page.
Do Creative Suite 3 applications support Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5)?
Yes, Creative Suite 3 applications support Mac OS X Leopard. Some CS3 applications require free updates for full compatibility, while others are compatible without updating. Learn more about compatibility between CS3 applications and Leopard here.
Do Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications run on Intel based Mac computers?
Many of the Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications are universal binary versions, which means that they fully support both legacy PowerPC® based computers and the new Intel® based Mac computers. However, we are introducing three applications on the Mac platform — Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3, Adobe Encore® CS3, and Adobe Soundbooth™ CS3 — that will run only on the new Intel based Mac computers. Adobe Premiere Pro and Encore were previously only available on Windows, and Soundbooth is a brand-new offering. In bringing these applications to the Mac, and considering the hardware needs of most video professionals, it did not make sense to continue supporting an older computer architecture that Apple no longer sells or supports. This means that Creative Suite 3 Production Premium and Master Collection — both of which integrate Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Encore CS3, and Soundbooth CS3 — claim support for only Intel based Mac computers, even though components of each are universal binary applications.
Do Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications fully support the new Windows Vista operating system?
Yes, every edition of Adobe Creative Suite 3 and all the individual applications, such as Adobe Illustrator CS3, After Effects® CS3 Professional, and Dreamweaver CS3, fully support the Windows Vista™ operating system. They are designed to run on four editions of Windows Vista — Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions).
Why don't Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications support the Starter and Home Basic editions of Windows Vista?
The Starter and Home Basic editions of Windows Vista are entry-level operating systems for the casual user. They do not offer the level of support that Adobe's professional creative products require. However, some Adobe products designed for the more casual user, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, do run on Windows Vista Starter and Home Basic editions.
Do Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications run on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista?
While Adobe Creative Suite 3 software is natively 32 bit, these applications will run on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. For an in-depth overview of 64-bit computing and its value, see this blog from Scott Byer, Adobe Photoshop software architect.

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