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Serif PagePlus Editor's Review

Professional page layout artists and print media veterans may swear by powerhouse apps from stables of Quark and Adobe but such apps may be overkill for some users. Freelance designers or casual users may not have the desire to shell out steep licensing fee for such powerhouse apps. If you are among the lot and looking for decent page layout software that offers a nice balance of features and price, consider Serif PagePlus. As it is, PagePlus was the first app Nottingham based Serif Ltd made its debut in industry with. With each release the app has been equipped with handy tools and features and the latest iteration lives up to the expectation, mostly.

Seasoned PagePlus users may not find the new version to be a major overhaul compared to its predecessor. Nevertheless, Serif has added a number of noteworthy features including an enhanced 64-bit engine and Windows 8 support. Apart from the newest Microsoft OS, the app also supports Windows XP SP3 and later versions. While 1GB RAM enabled systems are required, you would do better to install it on a system with more memory for smooth operations.

The Main interface in PagePlus is intuitive but at times it may seem a little too cluttered. You can choose to have a set of tabs with toolsets and functions to float on workspace or it can also be docked to side. While learning the app is not tough for a new user, there are 21 tabs and so the process can be time consuming. Seasoned users will observe the new Startup Assistant which comes with a set of tutorials and help files. The influence of Windows 8 Start screen is behind the neat, tiled design of the screen. Serif says 64 -bit Windows version users will benefit from the app’s enhanced graphics engine.

As far as file importing is concerned, PagePlus does not disappoint. It lets you import images, existing design templates and documents without a glitch. In some aspects like Microsoft Word doc import with all content unchanged, it beats pricier rivals like InDesignCS6. The same flexibility is there for PDF handling and creation as well. You can save files as PDF and also edit PDF content in detail. Extensive PDF handling features help it race ahead of rivals in this segment.

You can now export in the industry standard PDF/X-3 format from PagePlus interface. It also lets you publish in epub formats for ebook creation. The app’s integrated pre-flight checker helps you ensure the output will be compatible with target devices and platforms. You can also export elements in a page or entire page in image formats like PNG, SVG and JPEG. The export viewer lets you select resolution for output with 4 previews.

Using PagePlus, you can design and create almost any print publication variant including leaflets and brochures. Text manipulation features are extensive and same can be said about its graphic handling capabilities. Graphic designers will appreciate inclusion of tools to make headlines and logos.

One impressive new feature in PagePlus is its chart-generator. You can generate charts with eye catching graphics in various formats such as column, 3D bar and pie charts. Creating unique graphs or data based graphs are possible in the app. Charts get made in blue by default but you can change attributes like adding shadow easily. Table editing features have also been spruced up. You can auto-flow a table over several pages without hassle.

PagePlus lacks the ability to let users deploy baseline grid but they can position separate guide lines and snapping to guide is there. There are some areas where veteran page layout artists and designers may be disappointed. Publishing to eBook format is possible but the app lacks any preset eBook-specific templates.

Serif PagePlus handles Photos quite well with its feature loaded Photo-Lab, which would be adequate for quick editing within app interface. The plethora of preset page elements, like borders and headings can be put into page directly from galleries. The app also comes with wide range of page elements that can be fine tuned to suit user needs. The entire dragging and dropping system works without flaw and you can also save assets like backgrounds and frames with a specific document.

Positive Points:
 -   Extensive import and output features including PDF.
 -   Decent pricing and solid performance.
 -   Great at Photo and text handling.
 -   Chart-generator is ideal for data driven publications.

Negative Points:
 -   Interface may appear cluttered to new users.
 -   No included eBook template provided.

Conclusion:
Existing users of PagePlus may not have compelling reasons to upgrade. Seasoned In Design and Quark users may also grudge about lack of some features. Except for minor quirks like lack of eBook templates and an interface that can be further improved, PagePlus’s latest version leaves almost no room for complaints. From Extensive PDF handling features to good text management, it caters to most desktop publishing needs with ease. Its price is far lower than popular industry rivals and the features more than make up for the licensing cost.

Rating: 4.5/5







Serif PagePlus Publisher's Description

PagePlus is here to help your business, charity or personal venture stand out from the crowd. Create posters, flyers, business cards, save and edit PDF files, and much more. PagePlus X7 is the most versatile and easy-to-use desktop publisher ever!

Free download from Shareware Connection - PagePlus is here to help your business, charity or personal venture stand out from the crowd.

Publisher: Serif, Inc. | License: Shareware
Version: X7 | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 11-03-2011 | Rating: 5 | Title: Serif PagePlus

Author Url: http://www.serif.com/
Program Info Url: http://www.serif.com/pageplus/
Download Url: http://www.serif.com/pageplus/

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