The next step in your design needs! At 40% OFF!
The next generation of your Xara designer products is available. You’ll find many improvements across all our apps and requested features to extend your marketing and design capabilities.
As the owner of an older version of Xara products, continuing with Xara’s update means:
- ✅Exclusive upgrade discount
- ✅Constant product updates
- ✅Dedicated customer support
- ✅Compatibility with 20+ marketing apps
- ✅Access to Xara’s Largest Content Catalog
Grab your 40% OFF and lock this special discount for every renewal ahead. This recurring discount ensures ongoing savings for you! Use the coupon
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Discover how your tools have evolved
| Designer Pro+ April 2024 Update | My V19 Launched in March 2022 | My V18 Launched in March 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 User Interface | ||||
| Instant offline access to templates No need to access the online content catalog to choose templates. They are accessible right next to your design. | - | - | ||
| Clearer icon designs throughout the interface | - | - | ||
| No delays loading brush definitions: Enhanced Line Gallery | - | - | ||
 Web Design & SEO | ||||
| Modular web design and web blocks | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with e-commerce tools | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with scheduling capabilities | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with forms | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with lead generation tools | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections displaying media & reviews | - | - | ||
| Adaptable Pre-designed Section Layouts | - | - | ||
| Open Graph | 18.5 | |||
| WebP image export | 18.5 | |||
| Self-hosted fonts | - | |||
| More use of SVG | - | - | ||
| Widget editing Improved widget editing workflow | - | - | ||
| NavBars Improved workflow for changing NavBar styles, and use any font in your menus | - | - | ||
View More Features | ||||
 Customizable Tables & Data | ||||
| Fully Customizable Table Templates | - | - | ||
| Import data from spreadsheets | - | - | ||
| Export tables to Word & PowerPoint | - | - | ||
 Desktop Publishing | ||||
| Multi-line SmartFields Insert important contact information or commonly used phrases across your documents. E.G Name, job title, company name, email - all at once. | - | - | ||
| Insert Page Count Now you can also show the total page count with the page number (E.G. Page 43 of 71) | - | - | ||
| Numbered Lists - show all level numbers Show hierarchies of parent and sub-points when creating numbered lists. | - | - | ||
| Font handling for missing characters Xara finds and applies fonts supporting characters that most Google fonts don’t support and suggests alternatives. | - | - | ||
| Easy text auto-fit | - | - | ||
| CMYK color profiles Set the CMYK color profile for each document | - | - | ||
View More Features | ||||
 Illustration | ||||
| Live Copies Duplicates objects and update every copy by editing one of them. | - | - | ||
| Shape Tool An easy way to maintain the angle of the bezier curve when you drag its handles to change its length. | - | - | ||
| Photo & Quickshape easy switch Photos can now be scaled and stretched by any of the selection handles. Switch between the selector and photo tool with two clicks. | - | - | ||
What people are saying 
| Photo & Graphic Designer+ April 2024 Update | My V19 Launched in March 2022 | My V18 Launched in March 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 User Interface | ||||
| Clearer icon designs throughout the interface | - | - | ||
| Instant offline access to templates No need to access the online content catalog to choose templates. They are accessible right next to your design. | - | - | ||
| No delays loading brush definitions: Enhanced Line Gallery | - | - | ||
 Desktop Publishing | ||||
| Multi-line SmartFields Insert important contact information or commonly used phrases across your documents. E.G Name, job title, company name, email - all at once. | - | - | ||
| Insert Page Count Now you can also show the total page count with the page number (E.G. Page 43 of 71) | - | - | ||
| Numbered Lists - show all level numbers Show hierarchies of parent and sub-points when creating numbered lists. | - | - | ||
| Font handling for missing characters Xara finds and applies fonts supporting characters that most Google fonts don’t support and suggests alternatives. | - | - | ||
| Easy text auto-fit | - | - | ||
| CMYK color profiles Set the CMYK color profile for each document | - | - | ||
View More Features | ||||
 Illustration | ||||
| Live Copies Duplicates objects and update every copy by editing one of them. | - | - | ||
| Shape Tool An easy way to maintain the angle of the bezier curve when you drag its handles to change its length. | - | - | ||
| Photo & Quickshape easy switch Photos can now be scaled and stretched by any of the selection handles. Switch between the selector and photo tool with two clicks. | - | - | ||
 Customizable Tables & Data | ||||
| Fully Customizable Table Templates | - | - | ||
| Import data from spreadsheets | - | - | ||
| Export tables to Word & PowerPoint | - | - | ||
What people are saying
| Web Designer+ April 2024 Update | My V19 Launched in March 2022 | My V18 Launched in March 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 User Interface | ||||
| Clearer icon designs throughout the interface | - | - | ||
| Instant offline access to templates | - | - | ||
| No delays loading brush definitions: Enhanced Line Gallery | - | - | ||
 Web Design & SEO | ||||
| Modular web design and web blocks | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with e-commerce tools | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with scheduling capabilities | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with forms | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections with lead generation tools | - | - | ||
| Pre-built sections displaying media & reviews | - | - | ||
| Adaptable Pre-designed Section Layouts | - | - | ||
| Open Graph | 18.5 | |||
| WebP image export | 18.5 | |||
| Self-hosted fonts | - | |||
| More use of SVG | - | - | ||
| Widget editing Improved widget editing workflow | - | - | ||
| Navbars Improved workflow for changing NavBar styles, and use any font in your menus | - | - | ||
View More Features | ||||
 Customizable Tables & Data | ||||
| Fully Customizable Table Templates | - | - | ||
| Import data from spreadsheets | - | - | ||
| Export of tables to Word & PowerPoint | - | - | ||
 Desktop Publishing | ||||
| Multi-line SmartFields Insert important contact information or commonly used phrases across your documents. E.G Name, job title, company name, email - all at once. | - | - | ||
| Numbered Lists - show all level numbers Show hierarchies of parent and sub-points when creating numbered lists. | - | - | ||
| Font handling for missing characters Xara finds and applies fonts supporting characters that most Google fonts don’t support and suggests alternatives. | - | - | ||
| Easy text auto-fit | - | - | ||
View More Features | ||||
 Illustration | ||||
| Shape Tool An easy way to maintain the angle of the bezier curve when you drag its handles to change its length. | - | - | ||
| Photo & Quickshape easy switch Photos can now be scaled and stretched by any of the selection handles. Switch between the selector and photo tool with two clicks. | - | - | ||
1. General questions
I have an active Magix Update Service.
As an existing product owner, you are eligible for a special offer to upgrade to the new Xara Plus desktop products. There is a free, fully-featured 14-day trial to try the products before upgrading.
The Update Service is a program that Magix provides and is not attached to the Xara products. Contact Magix directly for any questions on the Update Service program.
My product version is v18 or older.
As an existing product owner, you are eligible for a special Welcome upgrade offer on the Plus desktop products.
The new Xara Plus desktop products have evolved substantially, so we encourage you to try the free 14-day trial.(Designer Pro+ , Web Designer+ , Photo & Graphic Designer+).
How do I access v19 or older license keys, software downloads, and manage devices?
Access your serial numbers and software download links through the Magix Service Center. If you forgot your login to the Magix Service Center, contact Magix’s customer support.
2. About Xara’s latest updates
Why should I consider upgrading to a Xara Plus desktop app?
Upgrading to Xara’s Plus desktop products has many benefits, including continuous software updates and personalized support. In addition to a modern UI refresh, the Xara Plus desktop products come with an expanded Online Content Catalog, improved workflows, and a wide range of new creative options (see Section 4 below for more info).
What support does Xara provide on the Xara Plus desktop products?
Xara provides personalized support, including chat, email, project reviews from software professionals and designers, video tutorials, webinars, and a frequently updated online product knowledge base.
How do I signup and activate the Xara’s Plus editions?
Download the software (Designer Pro+ , Web Designer+ , Photo & Graphic Designer+) and activate it with your email address. This will create a new account with Xara that will be based on your email address. The Plus desktop products do not use serial / license keys.
Will my existing Xara files be compatible with the Plus desktop products?
Xara does its best to maintain file compatibility from older product versions to newer products. If any issues arise, then contact Xara support for assistance.
3. The Upgrading Process
How do I try the Xara Plus Desktop apps?
Visit the page of the product you’re looking for, click the “Download & Try for free” button, and follow the instructions to download and install the trial version of the software.
Learn more and download Designer Pro+ here
Learn more and download Web Designer+ here
Learn more and download Photo & Graphic Designer+ here
The software is fully-featured during the free, 14-day trial period so that you can experience all the benefits. If you have any questions during the trial, contact Xara customer support for assistance.
I have a Magix or old Xara software. Can I upgrade to Xara Plus desktop products?
Yes, you can upgrade, and we have great offers to welcome you. You can try the latest version of Xara Designer Pro+, Web Designer+, and Photo & Graphic Designer+ fully-featured for 14 days.
4. More about Xara Plus desktop products
The benefits of using Xara Plus Desktop Products.
Xara Plus desktop products offer significant benefits, including very frequent updates to the software and content library as we develop them, and faster and more personalized support from the makers of the software.
What new features do the Xara Plus products offer compared to my previous software?
The Xara Plus software has been updated very frequently, therefore offering a wide range of new features compared to the Magix and previous Xara software, including a modern user-friendly interface, improved workflows (such as the return of the Designs Gallery), new design tools, better integration with other software applications and formats, and a huge range of extra templates, widgets, filters & more. See what’s new since v19 in Designer Pro+, Photo & Graphic Designer+, and Web Designer+.
Are Xara Plus products compatible with my computer and existing Xara files?
Xara’s Plus desktop products are compatible with your existing files and is optimized to run on Windows devices.
5. Support and Resources
What customer support will I receive from Xara?
With Xara’s Plus desktop products, you’ll receive live support from a team of product experts. There are multiple channels for you to access including chat, email, and a wide range of self-serve resources like videos and how-to articles.
What user guides or tutorials are available for Xara software?
Xara has extensive documentation in its online knowledge base and an ever-growing video tutorial library.
How frequently are the Xara Plus products updated?
Xara releases new software updates typically every 1-2 months, and the Online Content Catalog gets monthly and sometimes weekly updates.
Can I provide feedback and suggestions to improve the Xara software?
Your feedback is important to product improvement. We welcome you to give us feedback through all support channels.
Is there a community or forum where I can connect with other Xara users?
Yes, there is a vibrant, user-led community called TalkGraphics, a place where users exchange guidance, best practices and ask questions.
6. I still have questions.
How to reach us.
Xara is here to help you. Please contact Xara.
Is upgrading to Xara Plus desktop products right for me?
Upgrading to Xara Plus products will be worth it if you want to use the latest features, access an extensive library of modern templates and components, premium support, better software performance, and the possibility to integrate with other tools!
Are there any risks of not upgrading to a Xara Plus product?
No. You can continue with your current Xara software. You can upgrade at any time in the future.
Can I still contact Magix for support?
You should contact Xara for all inquiries regarding products bought directly from Xara. For products bought through Magix or for access to the Magix Service Center, then you need to contact Magix directly.