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Check the eligibility chart for upgrade options and pricing based on the software you currently own, or use the interactive upgrade eligibility tool to check upgrade paths for all Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 products. The version comparison chart lists the top features you can take advantage of with CS4 Web Premium based on the version of Creative Suite you currently own.
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDIncludedGet all the features in Photoshop® CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis. Content-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning, and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORIncludedTake advantage of a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Multiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PROIncludedCommunicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with virtually anyone, anywhere. Unify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. Manage forms, reviews, and sharingCreate forms and easily aggregate the data collected from them, store files online, and more with Acrobat.com features. |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHIncludedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. Adobe Sound Document (ASND) file formatTake advantage of the new ASND format, which packages multiple tracks that can be shared easily with Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, or After Effects® CS4 software without modifying the original file. Speech SearchTurn spoken dialogue into text-based, timecode-accurate metadata that makes your video searchable. Multitrack supportWork on more than one mono or stereo file at a time. Create sounds composed of multiple clips and mix multiple tracks and scores. |
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ADOBE DREAMWEAVERLive ViewDesign your web pages under real-world browser conditions and see changes to the code instantly in the rendered display. CSS best practicesAccess the code and the CSS styles you need to apply CSS best practices. |
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ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONALEasy-to-do animation and videoDevelop simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. 3D transformationAnimate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new translation and rotation tools. Inverse kinematics with the Bones toolCreate chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape. |
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDContent-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning, and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORMultiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. |
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ADOBE FIREWORKSAdobe AIR authoringCreate your Adobe AIR® prototype directly within Fireworks®, ready to be deployed to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flex®, or SWF. CSS exportDesign complete web pages and export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PROUnify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. Manage forms, reviews, and sharingCreate forms and easily aggregate the data collected from them, store files online, and more with Acrobat.com features. |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHIncludedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. |
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ADOBE CONTRIBUTESimplify web content managementCollaboratively author, review, and publish web content while maintaining site integrity — without learning HTML. In-browser editingEdit pages directly in your web browser without having to open another application. In-context shared reviewsEnable multiple reviewers to comment on drafts simultaneously with the in-context collaboration tool. |
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ADOBE BRIDGEFaster performanceExperience faster performance, from starting up Bridge CS4 to browsing your assets. Playback of SWF and FLV filesSee live thumbnail previews of SWF and FLV files. |
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ADOBE DEVICE CENTRALDynamically updated library of mobile devicesTest your design on more than 450 of the latest device profiles through the dynamically updated online library. |
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ADOBE DREAMWEAVERLive ViewDesign your web pages under real-world browser conditions and see changes to the code instantly in the rendered display. CSS best practicesAccess the code and the CSS styles you need to apply CSS best practices. |
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ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONALEasy-to-do animation and videoDevelop simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. 3D transformationAnimate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new translation and rotation tools. Inverse kinematics with the Bones toolCreate chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape. |
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDIncludedGet all the features in Photoshop® CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis. Content-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORIncludedTake advantage of a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Multiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. |
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ADOBE FIREWORKSAdobe AIR authoringCreate your Adobe AIR® prototype directly within Fireworks®, ready to be deployed to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flex®, or SWF. CSS exportDesign complete web pages and export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PROIncludedCommunicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with virtually anyone, anywhere. Unify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. Manage forms, reviews, and sharingCreate forms and easily aggregate the data collected from them, store files online, and more with Acrobat.com features. |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHIncludedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. |
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ADOBE CONTRIBUTESimplify web content managementCollaboratively author, review, and publish web content while maintaining site integrity — without learning HTML. In-browser editingEdit pages directly in your web browser without having to open another application. In-context shared reviewsEnable multiple reviewers to comment on drafts simultaneously with the in-context collaboration tool. |
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ADOBE BRIDGEFaster performanceExperience faster performance, from starting up Bridge CS4 to browsing your assets. Playback of SWF and FLV filesSee live thumbnail previews of SWF and FLV files. |
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ADOBE DEVICE CENTRALDynamically updated library of mobile devicesTest your design on more than 450 of the latest device profiles through the dynamically updated online library. |
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ADOBE DREAMWEAVERNow includedBuild world-class websites and applications with one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Live ViewDesign your web pages under real-world browser conditions and see changes to the code instantly in the rendered display. CSS best practicesAccess the code and the CSS styles you need to apply CSS best practices. |
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ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONALNow includedTake advantage of the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Easy-to-do animation and videoDevelop simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. 3D transformationAnimate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new translation and rotation tools. Inverse kinematics with the Bones toolCreate chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape. |
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDContent-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. Quick Selection toolLoosely draw on an image area and let the Quick Selection tool automatically complete the selection for you. Auto-alignment of layersCreate accurate composites with the enhanced Auto-Align Layers command. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORMultiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. Live ColorQuickly explore, apply, and control color variations for web and interactive designs. Live PaintEasily paint closed or partially closed objects with the Live Paint Bucket, which automatically detects and corrects gaps. |
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ADOBE FIREWORKSRapidly prototype and design for the webDesign and lay out prototypes of standards-based websites and rich Internet applications. Adobe AIR authoringCreate your Adobe AIR® prototype directly within Adobe Fireworks®, ready to be deployed to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flex®, or SWF. CSS exportDesign complete web pages and export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PROUnify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. Manage forms, reviews, and sharingCreate forms and easily aggregate the data collected from them, store files online, and more with Acrobat.com features. Capture web pages as Adobe PDF filesConvert web pages to Adobe PDF documents to easily print, archive, mark up, or share (Windows® only). |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHNow includedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. |
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ADOBE CONTRIBUTESimplify web content managementCollaboratively author, review, and publish web content while maintaining site integrity — without learning HTML. In-browser editingEdit pages directly in your web browser without having to open another application. In-context shared reviewsEnable multiple reviewers to comment on drafts simultaneously with the in-context collaboration tool. |
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ADOBE BRIDGEFaster performanceExperience faster performance, from starting up Bridge CS4 to browsing your assets. Playback of SWF and FLV filesSee live thumbnail previews of SWF and FLV files. |
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ADOBE DEVICE CENTRALNow includedSimplify the production of innovative and compelling content for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. |
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ADOBE DREAMWEAVERNow includedBuild world-class websites and applications with one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Live ViewDesign your web pages under real-world browser conditions and see changes to the code instantly in the rendered display. CSS best practicesAccess the code and the CSS styles you need to apply CSS best practices. |
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ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONALNow includedTake advantage of the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Easy-to-do animation and videoDevelop simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. 3D transformationAnimate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new translation and rotation tools. Inverse kinematics with the Bones toolCreate chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape. |
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDContent-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. Quick Selection toolLoosely draw on an image area and let the Quick Selection tool automatically complete the selection for you. Auto-alignment of layersCreate accurate composites with the enhanced Auto-Align Layers command. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORNow includedTake advantage of a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Multiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. Live ColorQuickly explore, apply, and control color variations for web and interactive designs. Live PaintEasily paint closed or partially closed objects with the Live Paint Bucket, which automatically detects and corrects gaps. |
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ADOBE FIREWORKSAdobe AIR authoringCreate your Adobe AIR® prototype directly within Fireworks®, ready to be deployed to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flex®, or SWF. CSS exportDesign complete web pages and export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PROIncludedCommunicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with virtually anyone, anywhere. Unify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. Manage forms, reviews, and sharingCreate forms and easily aggregate the data collected from them, store files online, and more with Acrobat.com features. Capture web pages as Adobe PDF filesConvert web pages to Adobe PDF documents to easily print, archive, mark up, or share (Windows® only). |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHNow includedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. |
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ADOBE CONTRIBUTESimplify web content managementCollaboratively author, review, and publish web content while maintaining site integrity — without learning HTML. In-browser editingEdit pages directly in your web browser without having to open another application. In-context shared reviewsEnable multiple reviewers to comment on drafts simultaneously with the in-context collaboration tool. |
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ADOBE BRIDGENow includedEasily organize, browse, locate, tag, and view creative assets in a centralized location. |
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ADOBE DEVICE CENTRALNow includedSimplify the production of innovative and compelling content for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. |
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ADOBE DREAMWEAVERLive ViewDesign your web pages under real-world browser conditions and see changes to the code instantly in the rendered display. CSS best practicesAccess the code and the CSS styles you need to apply CSS best practices. Adobe Photoshop Smart ObjectsMake changes to your PSD source image in Dreamweaver® without opening Photoshop®. |
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ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONALEasy-to-do animation and videoDevelop simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. 3D transformationAnimate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new translation and rotation tools. Inverse kinematics with the Bones toolCreate chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape. |
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EXTENDEDNow includedGet all the features in Photoshop CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis. Content-Aware ScalingAutomatically recompose an image as you resize it, preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Smoother rotation, panning and zoomingGracefully navigate to any area of an image, zoom to individual pixels, and edit at the highest magnification. Smoothly rotate the image view to any angle. 3D painting and compositingPaint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, and more. |
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATORNow includedTake advantage of a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Multiple artboardsCreate files containing up to 100 artboards of varying sizes. Blob Brush toolSketch with a brush that generates a single clean vector shape. Live ColorQuickly explore, apply, and control color variations for web and interactive designs. Live PaintEasily paint closed or partially closed objects with the Live Paint Bucket, which automatically detects and corrects gaps. |
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ADOBE FIREWORKSRapidly prototype and design for the webDesign and lay out prototypes of standards-based websites and rich Internet applications. Adobe AIR authoringCreate your Adobe AIR® prototype directly within Fireworks®, ready to be deployed to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flex®, or SWF. CSS exportDesign complete web pages and export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step. |
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ADOBE ACROBAT PRONow includedCommunicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with virtually anyone, anywhere. Unify a wide range of content in a PDF PortfolioCombine documents, drawings, e-mail, and spreadsheets in a single compressed PDF Portfolio. |
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ADOBE SOUNDBOOTHNow includedCreate and polish audio, customize music, add sound effects, and do much more. |
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ADOBE CONTRIBUTESimplify web content managementCollaboratively author, review, and publish web content while maintaining site integrity — without learning HTML. In-browser editingEdit pages directly in your web browser without having to open another application. In-context shared reviewsEnable multiple reviewers to comment on drafts simultaneously with the in-context collaboration tool. |
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ADOBE BRIDGENow includedEasily organize, browse, locate, tag, and view creative assets in a centralized location. |
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ADOBE DEVICE CENTRALNow includedSimplify the production of innovative and compelling content for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. |
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