What is Fireworks?
Adobe® Fireworks® CS5 software enables you to create expressive, highly optimized graphics for the web or virtually any device — from smartphones to kiosks to embedded displays. Produce websites, user interfaces, and rich prototypes that are editable in both vector and bitmap modes.
Wireframe websites
Quickly create wireframes from Fireworks templates. Add text, symbols, and imagery with the robust vector and bitmap toolset. Add pages and customize them quickly with Smart Guides, and export them as clickable PDF mock-ups for approval.
Features for web design projects
Deliver transparent web graphics
Create graphics with transparent alpha layers that will display correctly on any browser. Optimize your designs with Fireworks and export them as PNG-8 files for true cross-browser transparency.
Features for web design projects
Comp RIA interfaces
Use vector objects and imported bitmaps to prototype rich Internet application (RIA) interfaces. Apply behaviors to objects to simulate interactivity. Export as Adobe AIR® applications or FXG files for development in Adobe Flash® Catalyst™ and Flash Builder™.
Features for web applications
Export standards-compliant CSS layouts with external style sheets for completion into Adobe Dreamweaver®. Take your design into Adobe Flash Professional and preserve layer states and symbols for animation interactivity development.
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Open native Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator® files with high fidelity of layers, effects, blend modes, up to 100 artboards, and even double-byte text. Your ability to edit vectors, bitmaps, and text objects remains intact.
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Import objects, pages, or whole documents from Fireworks into Flash Catalyst. Leverage the accessible Fireworks API to create custom FXG export scripts for advanced batch processing. Create skin components such as buttons, menu types, and form elements for use in Flash Builder.
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What's new in Fireworks CS5
Extensive performance enhancements enhanced
Improve efficiency with faster performance, an updated graphic toolset, and greater control over pixel placement.
Pixel-precise rendering new
Pixel-perfect rendering keeps designs crisp on screens of almost any size.
Supported workflows with Adobe Flash applications new
Export objects, pages, or entire documents to Adobe Flash applications via FXG to develop interactivity.
Design templates new
Save frequently used projects as templates to share with your design team.
Adobe Swatch Exchange support new
Match colors precisely with designs from other Adobe graphics software with Adobe Swatch Exchange.
Design complete websites
Prototype in Fireworks and then export standards-compliant CSS layouts with external style sheets for completion in Dreamweaver.
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Adobe Device Central integration new
Start mobile projects with confidence using device profiles in Adobe Device Central.
Extensibility improvements new
Customize scripts for exporting, batch operations, and FXG formats with the expanded extensibility API.
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Highlights
Customer Success
See how Starwood Hotels uses Adobe Creative Suite 5 Web Premium to gain workflow efficiencies, ROI, and rich brand experiences.
Adobe MAX 2010
Join industry and Adobe experts and peers for education, inspiration, and community. October 23–27, Los Angeles, California.
Early Bird ends soon
Web Directions USA and Amped Day
To keep you ahead of the curve, the Web Directions USA conference on September 21-24 features leading web practitioners, bringing you the freshest technologies, techniques, and know-how. And be sure to sign up for the free Amped Day event on 9/25.
Staying connected
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Adobe Museum of Digital Media
Preview this modern museum committed exclusively to the exploration and preservation of digital work. Official opening is October 6, 2010.
Fireworks CS5 in depth
Learn about the many improvements in Fireworks CS5 in this in-depth article from the Fireworks team.
Flash Catalyst CS5
Take objects, pages, or entire documents from Fireworks into Adobe Flash Catalyst to develop interactivity without writing code.
Fireworks Mobile workflows
Learn how to preview your mobile website or application and create your own custom device profiles.
Fireworks CS4 Mac update
All Mac Fireworks CS4 users should install this update to improve reliability and stability.
CS5 online launch event
Watch how the all-new Creative Suite 5 will help you deliver innovative ideas in print, web, interactive, and mobile.
Create with Purpose
Adobe Youth Voices is the Adobe Foundation's signature philanthropy initiative empowering young people to create with purpose. Youth use digital tools to express themselves about issues important to them.
Hear their stories
Adobe Groups
Join the Adobe user group community to build connections, master new skills, and learn from your peers. Adobe Groups provide a forum for business and creative professionals at all levels.
