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Bring your best ideas to life with feature-packedq
new versions of Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop
CS4, Illustrator CS4, and Acrobat 9 Pro; explore
exciting new services that help you collaborate
and connect more efficiently than ever before
In InDesign CS4, easily manage placed files in theq
new, customizable Links panel; rotate the canvas
in Photoshop CS4 or the spread in InDesign.
Combine multiple artboards in a single document
in Illustrator CS4, plus many more enhancements
Use InDesign CS4 to create stunning printq
documents, from long and complex to short and
simple; efficiently deliver multiple versions within
a single file, and streamline production with
automatically updated cross-references
Venture into new territory by transformingq
InDesign CS4 layouts into dynamic documents that
anyone with the Adobe Flash Player can view; or
combine rich typography and top-quality page
design for electronic delivery in PDF
Freely edit and enhance digital images usingq
extended nondestructive editing techniques in
Photoshop CS4; perform common tasks smoothly
and conveniently with new, easy-to-access image
adjustment and masks panels
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Product Description
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Product Description
Take productivity to the next level with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard software, the latest evolution
of your essential toolkit for print design and production. Exciting new tools enable more expressive design,
sophisticated page layout, and efficient prepress and production. Discover new ways to collaborate and tap into
expert resources. Simply deliver quality work reliably in print.

2. In Illustrator, create and arrange up to 100 artboards of differing sizes, and then save them in a single, multipage
PDF file or export them as sequentially numbered files. Click to enlarge.
In Photoshop, rotate canvas and image together to any angle for convenient viewing and editing. Click to enlarge.
In InDesign, sort by any column and easily scan the thumbnails in the enhanced Links panel to view detailed,
customizable information about linked content. Click to enlarge.
In InDesign, quickly create a compelling interactive document by using the new Page Transitions panel to add
animated transitions such as Page Turn. Then export the document as a SWF file that anyone with Adobe Flash
Player or a web browser that supports Flash can conveniently view. Click to enlarge.

3. Upgrade from CS3 to Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard
Customers who have a license for Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web
Standard, Production Premium, Master Collection are eligible for upgrade pricing.
Why Creative Suite 4 Design Standard?
Print designers today need to quickly and reliably deliver eye-catching, high-quality printed material, and a
single software application is not enough to complete the job. Creative Suite 4 Design Standard puts the tools
you need for expert print production in one box. The components are built to work smoothly together, so you
don't need to worry about file formats and compatibility, and a common user interface makes it easy to
transition between your software tools. Plus, a single installer and single serial number are easier to manage.
Top reasons to upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard
Exciting new versions and services
Bring your best ideas to life with feature-packed new versions of Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4,
Illustrator CS4, and Acrobat 9 Pro. Explore exciting new services that help you collaborate and connect more
efficiently than ever before.
Simplified workflows
In InDesign CS4, easily manage placed files in the new, customizable Links panel. Rotate the canvas in
Photoshop CS4 or the spread in InDesign. Combine multiple artboards in a single document in Illustrator CS4,
plus many more enhancements.
Flexible, powerful page layout
Use InDesign CS4 to create stunning print documents, from long and complex to short and simple. Efficiently
deliver multiple versions within a single file, and streamline production with automatically updated
cross-references.
Publishing redefined
Venture into new territory by transforming InDesign CS4 layouts into dynamic documents that anyone with the
Adobe Flash Player can view. Or combine rich typography and top-quality page design for electronic delivery in
PDF.
Streamlined digital imaging
Freely edit and enhance digital images using extended nondestructive editing techniques in Photoshop CS4.
Perform common tasks smoothly and conveniently with new, easy-to-access image adjustment and masks
panels.
Sophisticated vector graphics
Find inspiration with new creative options in Illustrator CS4, such as transparency within gradients or the
painterly Blob Brush tool. Work quickly and fluidly by accessing tools and options now available directly on your
artwork.
Innovative collaboration and presentations
Access the Adobe ConnectNow service to easily share your screen to present, review, or brainstorm from within
your design software. Showcase your work in a dynamic, customizable PDF Portfolio that is easy to distribute
and view.
Quality testing as you work
Catch production errors on-the-fly with Live Preflight in InDesign CS4, use Separations Preview in Illustrator CS4
to avoid color output surprises, and rely on enhanced preflight checks and automatic PDF corrections in Acrobat
9 Pro.
Efficient shared interface elements
Enjoy improved consistency across InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, and Illustrator CS4. Flexibly arrange multiple
documents in a single window to compare content or drag-copy objects between them. Easily tab through
multiple open documents without maximizing each one.
Answers when you need them

4. Connect to the expertise of the online design community through your creative desktop. Access information
ranging from basic tips, Adobe Help content, and video tutorials to community discussions and blogs.
Combines:
Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe Illustrator CS4
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
Quickly and reliably test mobile content in a variety of simulated lighting environments by controlling test
settings for backlight, reflections, contrast, and more. Click to enlarge.
Using Live Preflight in InDesign, you can open the Preflight panel to be alerted to errors as they occur rather
than when the presses are just about to roll. Click to enlarge.

5. To allow you to work smoothly and swiftly within components and to move effortlessly among them, Design
Standard offers several elegant, cross-component interface enhancements, including N-up view, an application
bar, an application frame, and tabbed documents, and task-based workspaces. Click to enlarge.
Adobe InDesign CS4--Design professional layouts for print and digital publishing
Publish persuasive content
Create high-impact, personalized content and long documents tailored for unique audiences in less time and
with fewer steps.
Experience fluid workflows
Design with ease using customer-inspired enhancements to your everyday toolset and a more flexible layout
environment.
Create rich interactive documents
Create dynamic documents for playback in the Adobe Flash Player runtime as well as engaging PDF content
that both include professional typography and top-quality page design.
Adobe Photoshop CS4--Create powerful images with the professional standard
Easily access full editing power
Take greater advantage of all that Adobe Photoshop CS4 software offers with a more intuitive user interface
and features that put you in control.
Achieve amazing results
Bring your vision to life with industry-leading tools that let you enhance images and create composites that
help meet your highest standards.
Work more efficiently
Be more productive by taking advantage of smooth integration with other Adobe software and enhancements
that leverage the power of today's faster graphics processors.
Adobe Illustrator CS4--Explore new paths with the essential vector tool
Explore new features
Powerful additions such as the Blob Brush tool and transparency in gradients inspire new creativity. The highly
anticipated multiple artboards feature prompts new ways of working.
Discover hidden gems

6. Existing features have been polished, and hidden functions have been uncovered to reveal usefulness and
depth, enabling you to learn more quickly and take better advantage of the power of Illustrator.
Work efficiently
Illustrator CS4 offers improved interaction with options and tools, plus you can do more directly on the artboard.
Innovations with Smart Guides and Isolation Mode plus new panel behaviors enable a smoother, more efficient
workflow.
Deliver almost anywhere
Print delivery is more reliable with Separations Preview. And with new user interface similarity and shared
formats among Adobe Creative Suite tools, work across applications is virtually seamless.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro--Protect documents and accelerate information exchange with
PDF
Deliver professional documents
Easily organize content from a variety of sources--including documents, e-mail, images, spreadsheets, and web
pages--in a single searchable PDF Portfolio, compressed for easy distribution. Use professionally designed
templates that can be branded with your company logo and colors. Quickly integrate content, define navigation,
and add polish to communicate clearly and effectively. Share information with anyone using free Adobe Reader
software.
Create and manage forms
Simplify the creation and completion of forms to efficiently analyze and use data. Convert Word and Excel
documents or scanned paper to PDF forms with automatic recognition of fillable fields. Or use Adobe LiveCycle
Designer ES software, a professional form design tool included with Acrobat 9 Pro software, to further
customize and automate dynamic XML forms. Extend Acrobat functionality to Reader users so virtually anyone
can participate in the workflows you initiate. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed
and who has completed them. And easily export data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.
Manage document reviews
Accelerate the exchange of ideas with colleagues, extended teams, and customers. Through easy-to-manage
electronic document reviews, participants can see and build on other reviewers' comments as they are being
made, so you can quickly gain the input and consensus you need to efficiently develop and complete work.
Enable virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software to participate in reviews, and use the Form Tracker
to monitor progress and participation.
Help protect sensitive information
Control access to and use of PDF documents, assign digital rights, and maintain document integrity. Set
document permissions to define whether a file can be printed or changed. Apply passwords to help restrict
document access. Use redaction tools to permanently remove sensitive information. Digitally sign and certify
documents to validate they came from a trusted source. Create and reuse document security policies to
precisely manage who can print, save, copy, or modify a document.
Choose Your Edition
With the tightly integrated tools and services in Adobe Creative Suite 4 software, you can create visually rich
content for virtually any media--print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile. Find the one that's right for
you:

7. Adobe Creative Suite 4 also allows you to access features and services that are hosted online, such as Adobe
Community Help, Adobe Kuler, Adobe ConnectNow (a service on Acrobat.com), Adobe InContext Editing, and
Bridge Home.*
* This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed
Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages and/or currencies
and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the
Adobe privacy policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services initially
offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For additional details and to review the terms of use and privacy policy, please
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