Xara Designer Pro+

Desktop design software combining vector illustration, photo editing, page layout and no-code web design.

PaidProprietaryWindows

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About Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+ puts several design jobs in one program. You can draw vector graphics with brushes and custom effects, edit photos, lay out multi-page print and digital documents such as brochures, magazines, ebooks and presentations, and build websites without writing code.

It imports and exports more than 30 file formats and comes with a template collection for print and web work. Version 25.1 added faster workflows, built-in AI help and better font controls. It suits designers, marketers and small businesses that want one tool instead of several.

Strengths

  • Vector drawing, photo editing and page layout in one program
  • No-code website design built in
  • Imports and exports more than 30 file formats
  • Template collection for print and web

Limitations

  • Paid software after the trial
  • Proprietary files and workflow tied to one vendor
  • Windows only

Details

Pricing
PaidPaid software with a free trial download.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Xara
Platforms
Windows
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Designers and small businesses who want graphics, layout and simple websites in one desktop tool
Last verified
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Provenance
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Software that can replace Xara Designer Pro+ for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • Affinity

    Free professional app from Canva that combines vector design, photo editing and page layout.

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  • CorelDRAW

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  • Adobe Illustrator

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  • Inkscape

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    Inkscape is a free, open-source SVG vector editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, but it is a drawing tool without page layout or web design.

  • Affinity Designer 2

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Xara Designer Pro+ as an alternative

Listings that name Xara Designer Pro+ as an alternative.

  • Scribus

    Free desktop publishing for posters, magazines and books, with real CMYK output a printer will accept.

    Xara Designer Pro+ is paid Windows-only software that combines page layout with vector drawing, photo editing and no-code web design, using proprietary files.

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  • Canva

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  • Figma

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