Graphics S/W

What is Graphics Software?

If this is your first time here, you may be wondering, "What is graphics software?" Graphics Software has a pretty broad definition in many people's minds, but in the context of this site, it is any kind of software which can be used to create, edit, and manage 2D computer graphics. These computer graphics may be clip art, Web graphics, logos, headings, backgrounds, digital photos, or other kinds of digital images.

Some of the graphics software:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Paint Shop Pro
• CorelDRAW
• The GIMP
• Microsoft Paint
• Digital Image Suite
  

3D Modeling and CAD (computer-aided design) software is also graphics software, but these are very specialized applications which are best covered under the respective topics for the industries in which they are used. For example, 3D graphics software is often used in animation, CAD software is often used in archt. and engg.

What Isn't Graphics Software?

There is a lot of software that some people think of as graphics software because you use it to work with graphics, but technically it is not because you don't use it for directly manipulating images.

What are the Types of Graphics Software?

There are two main categories of graphics software and many smaller categories of specialized tools. The two main categories are , and vector-based image editors. About the Two Types of Graphics Software
Some of the categories of specialized tools are:

What is Graphics Software Used For?

Graphics software is used in many facets of life and business. Some of the common things people use graphics software for include: editing and sharing digital photos, creating logos, drawing and modifying clip art, creating digital fine art, creating Web graphics, designing advertisements and product packaging, touching up scanned photos, and drawing maps or other diagrams. Since you arrived on this site, you may have something in mind that you want to do using graphics software.