Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard (Mac) Upgrade from CS3

This upgrade version of Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard will install only if you are a licensed user of Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, or Master Collection.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard software is the essential toolkit for print design and production. Take productivity to the next level with exciting new tools that enable the creation of eye-catching digital images and vector graphics, sophisticated page layout, and efficient prepress and production. Work confidently within this tightly integrated creative environment to deliver exceptional print results.

Master deadlines in design and print production:

• Express your creative vision
  Run with your ideas using full new versions of your favorite tools in a comprehensive design environment. Deliver breathtaking images, sophisticated graphics, exquisite typography, and precise layouts that print reliably.

• Take advantage of simplified workflowso
  Realize your creative vision more efficiently than ever before. New, simpler ways of working help you do more in less time, moving smoothly among design tools from concept to print.

• Collaborate conveniently
  Work live with clients and colleagues, near and far, by hosting a web meeting or sharing your screen. Learn from an extensive community of Adobe experts by accessing technical content online -- from inside your design software.

Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard includes:

• InDesign CS4 - Design professional layouts for print and digital publishing
• Photoshop CS4 - Create powerful images with the professional standard
• Illustrator CS4 - Explore new paths with the essential vector tool
• Acrobat 9 Pro - Protect documents and accelerate information exchange with PDF
• Adobe Bridge CS4 - Manage media visually
• Adobe Device Central CS4 - Design, preview, and test engaging mobile content
• Version Cue CS4 - Streamline file management for creative projects

TOP FEATURES:

• Comprehensive toolset for print design and production
  Bring your best ideas to life in a powerful, flexible, intuitive, and tightly integrated creative environment that includes Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, and Acrobat 9 Pro.

• Professional page layout
  With InDesign CS4, create stunning designs using tools that enable free-flowing expression and fine control over typography, color, graphics, transparency, effects, and placed images. Move naturally and efficiently between production tasks.

• Breathtaking digital imaging
  Quickly compose outstanding images using Photoshop CS4, the professional standard in digital image editing. Take advantage of intuitive image adjustment and masking tools, and experiment freely thanks to nondestructive editing.

• Sophisticated vector graphics
  Develop eye-catching graphics quickly and confidently with Illustrator CS4. Enjoy powerful drawing tools, advanced type handling, color control, creative effects, and advanced print production features.

• Adobe PDF workflows
  Prepare files for high-end print production with confidence using Acrobat 9 Pro. End-to-end PDF workflows use common technology to generate, preview, and print PDF files, enabling consistently high-quality output.

• Convenient common interface and native file support
  Work quickly and intuitively using common interface elements. Flexibly arrange multiple documents in a single window to compare content or drag-copy objects between them. Benefit from using native file formats that streamline moving files between Design Standard components.

• Visual asset browsing with Adobe Bridge CS4
  Browse all the elements in your projects with Adobe Bridge CS4, a powerful, easy-to-use media browser for visual people. Quickly organize, locate, and view all types of creative assets.

• 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 preflight checks and corrections in Acrobat 9 Pro.

• 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.

• Answers when you need them
  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.

Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard : All Features

Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard : Frequently Asked Questions

Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard : System Requirements and Languages

Windows

• 2GHz or faster processor
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and Windows Vista)
• 1GB of RAM or more recommended
• 7.7GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.4.5 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

Macintosh

• PowerPC G5 or multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.4.11-10.5.4
• Java Runtime Environment 1.5 required for Adobe Version Cue Server
• 1GB of RAM or more recommended
• 8.2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional hard-disk space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.4.5 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

*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 Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.

Activation
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Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard : System Requirements and Languages

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