The best program for beautiful graphic on web?

[Paul Weinstock]

Hi, What is right now the best program to make a beautiful web pages with graphic elegant. Is this Corel Draw?

[TheJoshMan]

I'm partial to PhotoShop myself.... However, this is strictly personal preference.

I've never used Corel Draw, so I couldn't say whether it can do the same things as photoshop can.

I do know that there are many options out there for designing web pages though. Things like Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro, Corel Draw (I guess), and even the Gimp can handle it.

It's all just personal preference.

[NXArmada]

Adobe Fireworks

[pig3on_kick3r]

For buttons and stuff I personally prefer Illustrator because of the pen tool and I find the graphics come out more defined. But if your going for elegance you can do so much more with Photoshop . But I agree it is down to personal preference

[webdesignernew]

I have used different programs to create web pages and graphics, I like dreamweaver for code, fireworks for graphics and images and I have recently purchased photoshop - they are all great software to use to create great web pages.

[timfink62]

The things you use for web graphics usually are an arsenal of various programs. With one all by itself, it is usually difficult to do everything you envision.
If you have Corel Draw, make the most of it, because, 1) its economical, and 2) it does include, if I remember correctly, a vector illustration component and a photo editing component, as well as some basic web layout and export features.

But if you have not actually bought any programs yet, and you have enough money to start with, and you plan on learning the whole process, you should look into the entire Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Web Design package.

But really, beautiful designs and graphics come from artistic talent, good design sense and a lot of research into what makes good design. As you learn whatever set of tools you choose, find a lot of creative and design sites that offer lots of articles and tutorials.

Good luck!

[traq]

I use Corel and I'm very happy with it. the best software, however, is the one that you know best. spend time learning it.

[hfidgen]

I use Corel and I'm very happy with it. the best software, however, is the one that you know best. spend time learning it.

:D Could not agree more! Some have more widgets and tools than others, but it's suprising what you can do on any reasonable gfx package if you take time to learn what it's capable of.

[nighthawks]

Photoshop is the best, as I think.
I can do everything through this, even 3d Graphics too.

[BLiZZaRD]

Drawing in Flash. It's the best :D

[WebSight]

I prefer Photoshop myself. For those looking for a free option, Gimp is a great option to try.

[nighthawks]

100 % photoshop.

[kendra326]

:D Could not agree more! Some have more widgets and tools than others, but it's suprising what you can do on any reasonable gfx package if you take time to learn what it's capable of.

I also agree, I use Corel Paint Shop Pro x2 and I'm very happy with it :cool:

[auntnini]

Browser screens are composed of pixels so, basically, Web graphics are bitmap (pixel) images: JPEG (for photo tones, gradients), GIF (for flat colors, transparency, animation -- limited to 256 indexed colors), or PNG formats. Adobe Photoshop is a leading bitmap "painting" program. Adobe Illustrator is a leading vector "drawing" program (mathematically plotted anchor points with connecting paths).

A "device" is needed to display a SVG (Scaleable Vector Graphic) on Web browser. Although bitmaps, videos, etc. can be incorporated into SWF movie, Flash native graphics are vector. Flash player is required to display SWF movie on Web. Since SVG players are rare, I use FLASH SWF to display vector format graphics on Web: http://www.auntnini.com/vectorFlash/index.html

To create original artwork, utilize any and every graphics program you can get your hands on (Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter, etc.) Then save a small 72ppi max 500 pixels height/width version for Web in .jpg, .gif, or .png format. Web graphics are a compromise between resolution/quality and file-size/download time. If you are using Photoshop, File> Save for Web & Devices gives you a 4-Up window where you can try different settings.

Hear a lot of talk about using this or that program (from Photoshop to InDesign or Dreamweaver for ImageMap) to "design" a Web page. A piece of paper and pen, pencil, or markers should suffice for the design markup. Then apply your HTML and CSS knowledge to make your Web page/site come alive and function. Online help such as Dynamic Drive can provide wonderful JavaScript code and other assistance.

(To keep pages viable, use CSS instead of images for buttons.)

[tonyroberts09]

photoshop - they are all great software to use to create great web pages.

[rcdeck]

GIMP - It's a free GNU Image Manipulation Program. You can essentially do almost all photoshop functions, though the controls are a bit different. http://www.gimp.org/ is the link to download the program and you can find numerous tutorials and lots of help at http://www.gimptalk.com/forum/ If you have any questions about it feel free to contact me as I've been using it for quite a while. Again, completely free, legal software that is amazing!

[blackballoon]

I personally use Adobe Firework. It's price tag is quite a bit less than photoshop cs4. If all you are planning to use it for is websites or small changes to photos Fireworks is perfect. For anything of Bigger Scale i would use Photoshop CS4!

[dillankid]

My vote is for Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Corel products are very good as well.

For the ones trying to keep money in their wallet, Adobe Photoshop Elements or Paint Shop Pro (from Corel, there are several versions) are good enough for casual use.

[X96 Web Design]

The GNU Image Manipulation Program - it can open almost any type of image file, including Photoshop. I have had only great experiences with it, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to make cool graphics.

http://www.gimp.org is the site for it.

It takes a bit to get used to it, but after a while, you get the hang of it, and it turns into a professional and very useful Image Editor. It has plugins that can automatically render patterns and morph images that would take hours to do by hand.

I love it, and it's free! I'd rate it 9.8/10. It's an awesome Image Editor!

Go to http://docs.gimp.org for documentation on how to use it.

Cheers,
X96 WD

[josh.legogeek]

Gimp for Mac OS X