• Looks like we have caught you all by surprise by releasing a new version of Xara3D this month! V7 is out now, if you've never tried Xara3D before now is the perfect moment to download the new trial and give it a spin.

    We list some of the new features of V7 below and of course you can find full information on xara.com, plus our Featured Tutorial is an intro to 3D 7, and there’s even more information in Gary Priester's Xara Xone Workbook (see below).

    What's more we have an introductory offer on upgrades from Xara3D 6 to Xara 3D Maker 7, plus upgrade pricing for all older versions, more below.

  • Xara 3D 7 might be the headline news this month, but don't overlook our Other News including an offer on Web Designer for XS owners, some great new work from Vjekoslav Ranec in the Xara Xone, and a plea for your votes in the final round of the about.com Reader’s Choice awards - all support is gratefully received!









  • 'Scroll' animation type added
  • 'Scroll in/out' animation type added
  • Bevel types added
  • 'View options' panel
  • Compatible with Windows 7
....and a lot more.


Visit the Xara graphics forums to discuss or find answers to your graphics needs.
Our pick of Top Talk this month:
OFFER: Xara Web Designer
As a registered owner of Xara XS you can save more than 35% on Web Designer 6, so grab yourself a bargain – offer ends 7th March 2011. Find out more.

About.com Awards – The Final Vote
Thanks for your great support in getting us on to the shortlist for the about.com Readers’ Choice awards. Now we just need your help in the final vote to find a winner!

So if you enjoy using our software can we ask you to return again to about.com and vote for Xara Web Designer in the Best Web Editor category. Pro is in best DTP for graphic designers and best DTP for business professionals, and then both Pro and PGD are in best DTP for personal projects. The voting for all 3 happens here. And there’s one we didn’t spot before – the Web Designer homepage in Best Product Page Design.

Voting closes on 8th March. We'd really appreciate your support!

Xara News, As It Happens
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"Xara Photo & Graphic Designer is an excellent illustrator, one that certainly deserves the title of TopTen REVIEWS Gold Award winner in drawing software. "

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