Xara Graphic Design

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

Being given away for free until late November! Windows only i believe, sorry.
Get it while it's free!It is normally 89 USD.The free download is only available until November 24, 2011.
This is version 5 click here to get it (version 7 is the latest) so it may not contain all the goodies 6 or 7 does.But it's packed at 350+ mb download!

They sent me an email telling me my friends could get it free as they are celebrating PC Worlds announcement that Xara is the Photo Shop Killer.I have version 6 and it rocks.I am not sure if this version comes with 3-D extrusion, but i am downloading my own copy to check it out.Why not download it and put it on disc for your Windows platform, if you use it.

IMPORTANT - Reboot your computer after entering your registration key.This sets the key in your system.Otherwise until you do Xara will think it's not registered.

Thanks MrBiggz!

Alonte · **Joined:** Jun 04, 2011 **Posts:** 254

thanks rob! never heard of this one! I'd downloading it now.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

I still get emails from PSP when I got the free version of that one (which I never re-installed after upgrading to Win7). I will pass Rod; enough editors I have. lol

I'm really only interested in effects/filters. Xara might have something unique w.r.t. to that and if you see something, show and example. Then maybe I might delve into this deal.

nixnine · **Posted:** Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:54 am **(#4)**

Linux has a version - Xara Xtreme - for free. Can do some pretty good work in it. I just haven't had time to use it, focusing mainly on Gimp and Blender. My son uses it and says he likes it.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

This one supports extrusion also.

Amanda47 · **Joined:** Mar 08, 2011 **Posts:** 155

Awesome, thanks for the heads up! I've got Xara 3D and it's pretty good for text.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

Amanda47 wrote:

Awesome, thanks for the heads up! I've got Xara 3D and it's pretty good for text.

I have Xara Graphic Designer 6, and Xara 3-D for sharp text flash animations.
Love them both.

Well now i have Xara Designer 5 also. Guess i will keep it for the galleries.

@ Lyle - This program is excellent for re-sizing with NO loss of quality.
That might be useful to you.

MrBiggz · **Posted:** Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:57 pm **(#8)**

Rod, what app did you do your sig in?

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

MrBiggz wrote:

Rod, what app did you do your sig in?

Xara 3D

But you could easily do this in Graphic Designer 5 too.

MrBiggz · **Posted:** Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:38 pm **(#10)**

Rod wrote:

MrBiggz wrote:

Rod, what app did you do your sig in?

Xara 3D

But you could easily do this in Graphic Designer 5 too.

Grazie sir!

Hey anybody try to install this? I did and then I went to register it and I get my registration code via email and it tells me that there was a problem registering the product. :hoh

Sense does it make, none! :shock:

A reboot was required after the registration code was put in. :gaah

cecilia · **Posted:** Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:52 pm **(#11)**

nixnine wrote:

Linux has a version - Xara Xtreme - for free. Can do some pretty good work in it. I just haven't had time to use it, focusing mainly on Gimp and Blender. My son uses it and says he likes it.

http://www.xaraxtreme.org/?task=view

I'll have to look into that when I have a spare moment. I checked and it's in the Ubuntu Software Center.

looks quite nice...once again, people thanks for the heads up on cool programs :yes

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

Yes you folks at Linux have it made there! The source code before XARA grabbed it and commercialized it all.

I believe they are still porting this to Mac also.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

Something i threw together in Xara.
GimpMints?

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

wow Rod, that looks so real, it is so shiny I want to eat it.

Draconian · **Posted:** Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:08 am **(#15)**

mmmmmmmmm Me like um sweet things. May have to play with this Xara thingy.

2-ton · **Posted:** Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:50 am **(#16)**

I'm downloading as we speak. I just hope I have time to learn how to use some of the features! And I hope I have the patience to work with it on the pc because the old dinosaur of a computer is sooooo sloooowww!

*Holy cow, there is all sorts of free stuff with the free program! webspace, website maker, album, etc!

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

2-ton wrote:

I'm downloading as we speak. I just hope I have time to learn how to use some of the features! And I hope I have the patience to work with it on the pc because the old dinosaur of a computer is sooooo sloooowww!

*Holy cow, there is all sorts of free stuff with the free program! webspace, website maker, album, etc!

If you click help in the menu links (while in the program interface), you will see a link to a bunch of free movies to watch and learn!

There is also a tutorial link there with tons to check out.All FREE!

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Rod, I tried to download Xara and it wants me to put in a code. There is one already there but they say wrong code. Is it hidden somewhere?

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16023

Nope just reboot your computer so the key registers.

MrBiggz · **Posted:** Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:11 pm **(#20)**

Had the same problem when I put the key in!

But used the old fashion rule .. when in doubt, reboot!

http://www.gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3001#p38307