The Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Software from Adobe is a suite of applications intended for use by designers who create content for print, web, interactive media, and handheld devices. It includes the applications required to create images and graphics, produce stunning page layouts, build websites that are compliant with current web standards, creative interactive content without programming knowledge, and to extend page layouts for use with eBook readers.

All of the applications in the suite are designed to work together, unified by a common interface and Adobe's Bridge application. Bridge helps you share media across applications, allowing you to share media across all of the Design Premium applications in order to create a cohesive project.

The suite includes Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Flash Catalyst CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Fireworks CS5, Acrobat 9 Pro, Bridge CS5, and Device Central CS5. It is compatible with Windows operating systems.

To be eligible to use this upgrade, you must own one of the following: CS5 Design Standard, CS5 Master Collection, CS5 Production Premium, CS5 Web Premium, CS4 Design Premium, CS4 Design Standard, CS4 Master Collection, CS4 Production Premium, CS4 Web Premium, CS4 Web Standard

Print

State-of-the-Art Image Editing

Use industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended to edit, enhance, and refine high-quality images for any print project

Versatile, Resolution-Independent Graphics

Create stand-out graphics that scale from business card to billboard with Adobe Illustrator CS5

Dynamic PDF Creation

Use Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package layouts, drawings, images, animation, movies, audio, and other files in a single, dynamic PDF Portfolio

Streamlined Reviews

Maximize design time by streamlining reviews with Adobe CS Review, a CS Live online service. Initiate shared reviews from within Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, and InDesign CS5. Invite others to comment with easy-to-use tools, and view their comments in the context of your design

Integration with CS Live Online Services

Take advantage of integration with new Adobe CS Live online services to accelerate time-consuming processes such as creative reviews, web page testing, and collaborative content authoring. CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time

Performance on the Latest Operating Systems

Take advantage of the power and performance of the latest Apple and Microsoft operating systems. Enjoy 64-bit support for faster image editing across platforms with Photoshop CS5 Extended

Creative 3D Possibilities

Quickly add depth and create unusual effects using 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models

High-Quality Page Layout

Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with Adobe InDesign CS5, an intuitive design environment that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects

Visual Media Management

Find files fast by browsing thumbnails instead of filenames with Adobe Bridge. Or browse thumbnails and place files from the Mini Bridge panel in Photoshop CS5 Extended and InDesign CS5

Adobe Community Help

Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software

Consistent Adobe User Interface

Work quickly and intuitively thanks to a consistent user interface across all CS5 Design Premium components. Enjoy a shorter learning curve and stay more focused on the art of design

PDF Preflight and Correction

Reduce errors at the printer with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. Apply extensive preflight checks and easily fix issues form faulty hairlines to transparency handling, black conversion, spot color mapping, and more

Web

State-of-the-Art Image Editing

Edit, manipulate, and optimize images for the web with industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended

Crisp Graphics for the Web

Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp in Adobe Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash Professional -- and on virtually any screen

Standards-Based Websites and Applications

Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications with Adobe Dreamweaver CS5. Jump-start your designs with built-in page templates using cascading style sheets (CSS), and work visually or directly in code

Dynamic PDF Creation

Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and capture web pages, including interactive elements. PDF versions of web pages are easy to print, archive, mark up, and share

Powerful 3D Possibilities

Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models with 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended

Website Prototyping

Prototype websites using Fireworks CS5. Repurpose Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5 assets, generate PDF or HTML comps, and then export final designs to Dreamweaver CS5 for site development

Integration with BrowserLab

Preview web pages on multiple browsers and operating systems with Adobe BrowserLab, a new Adobe CS Live online service. Avoid having to buy testing hardware and maintain testing labs. CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time

Adobe Community Help

Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software

Interactive

State-of-the-Art Image Editing

Use advanced creative tools in Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended to edit, manipulate, and optimize images for eye-catching interactive experiences

Crisp Vector Graphics

Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp in Adobe Flash Professional CS5 and Flash Catalyst CS5 -- and on virtually any screen

Immersive Interactive Experiences

Design banners, games, and interactive experiences that appear consistently across computers, browsers, or devices with Flash Professional CS5. Add interactivity and motion to designs imported from Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, or Adobe InDesign CS5

PDF Portfolio Creation

Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package images, animation, video, audio, and other files more securely in a single PDF Portfolio

Creative 3D Possibilities

Quickly add depth and create unusual effects using 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes, and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models

Dynamic Digital Documents

Add attention-grabbing interactivity, animation, video, and sound to your digital documents and presentations with InDesign CS5. Export documents directly from InDesign to SWF format

Interactivity without Writing Code

Take Photoshop or Illustrator artwork and transform it into high-quality interactive content for web pages, user interfaces, and applications with Flash Catalyst CS5. Define buttons, scrollbars, sliders, page transitions, video players, and more, all without writing code

Adobe Community Help

Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software

Handheld Devices

State-of-the-Art Image Editing

Edit, manipulate, and optimize images for inclusion in eBook and other mobile content with industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended

Prototyping for Mobile

Use Adobe Fireworks CS5 and Device Central to quickly set up a mobile design project with the correct specifications. Prototype the mobile site in Fireworks, preview and test your design in Device Central, and then export the design for development

Content Testing for Mobile Devices

Plan, preview, and test content for a wide spectrum of devices from mobile handsets to gaming systems with Adobe Device Central

Versatile PDF Workflows

Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to create PDF documents and package layouts, drawings, images, web pages, animation, video, audio, and other files more securely in a single PDF Portfolio

Crisp Graphics for Mobile

Create resolution-independent vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 that appear crisp when viewed on any mobile or handheld device

Immersive Interactive Experiences

Deliver immersive interactive experiences such as microsites and games that present consistently across computers, browsers, and mobile devices with Adobe Flash Professional CS5. Import your design from Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, or Adobe InDesign CS5, and then add interactivity and motion to bring your design to life

eBook Document Design

Prepare InDesign CS5 pages for viewing on eBook reading devices such as the Apple iPad, Barnes & Noble nook, Amazon Kindle, and Sony Reader by exporting to the ePUB format

Adobe Community Help

Find the answers you need, including in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe and additional third-party expert content, all accessed from within your design software

Included Applications

Photoshop CS5 Extended

Photoshop is the premiere application for image editing. It features numerous tools for working with digital photos and images. You can adjust curves, correct lens distortions, apply vignettes, and edit images on a pixel-based level. Photoshop Extended also supports 3D graphics, animation, and scientific tools

Illustrator CS5

Illustrator allows you to create and edit vector graphics. Vector graphics can be scaled to virtually any size, perfect for creating designs for anything from postage stamps to billboards. It supports many different fonts, gradient fills, transparencies, and more

InDesign CS5

InDesign allows you to design, preflight, and publish documents for print media, online use, and display on mobile devices. It gives you precise control over typography and features a wealth of creative tools. You can even include interactive elements, animation, video, and sound

Flash Catalyst CS5

Flash Catalyst allows you to convert graphics from Illustrator and Photoshop into interactive content for use with web pages and other user interfaces. It also supports video, sound effects, and dynamic media. It supports roundtrip editing, animated transitions, and Adobe AIR publishing

Flash Professional CS5

Flash Professional allows you to create interactive web pages, applications, and games. It uses the powerful ActionScript coding language to allow you to create fully interactive, cross-platform web applications and games which can run in any web browser using the free Flash Player plug-in. It also supports video encoding for delivery on the web

Dreamweaver CS5

Dreamweaver is a standards-based web development suite, with full support for HTML and CSS. It allows you to work with a WYSIWYG editor or to edit code by hand. It supports many popular content management systems, and allows you to test web page compatibility with the Adobe BrowserLab online service

Fireworks CS5

Fireworks is intended to aid you in the creation of optimized graphics for delivery via the web, smartphones, kiosks, embedded displays, and other electronic devices. You can use it to produce web prototypes, user interfaces, and more -- all of which are editable in vector and bitmap modes

Acrobat 9 Pro

Acrobat Pro gives you all the tools necessary to create and package documents in Adobe's ubiquitous PDF file format. PDFs appear the same on every computer screen and in print, ensuring that your document is delivered in the format that you intended. Acrobat also allows you to create forms which can be filled out electronically, helping to reduce the use of paper in your office

Bridge CS5

Bridge is a powerful media management tool that helps you keep track of your digital assets. It provides a single interface that allows you to browse and access all files that you use in Adobe projects. It also helps you keep track of files when working on a project in multiple Adobe CS applications

Device Central CS5

Device Central allows you to simulate a large number of handheld devices, including popular mobile phones, on your computer. This allows you to see exactly how your projects will run on a specific mobile platform, essential for developers who are creating content for mobile devices