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What is the alternative software for fireworks? reopen

  • November 28, 2022
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May I ask as an old time user, have not delved back into this line of work for decades etc, I have a laptop with it installed, the latest version before the aftermath, but I would like to install on latest laptop...will it, just say no, do not support and not allow me to install? Or has anyone successfully installed the program recently?

By @Jacqui660

 

I don't know what happened, between the time I clicked reply to write my message and the time I actually replied, the discussion got locked... so not knowing how to handle it, I opened a new thread to post the reply to @Jacqui660 

 

Well,

 

If your OS does not allow the installation of FW, you still have the solution to install a virtual machine

 

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      Paul-M
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      February 20, 2023

      https://www.photopea.com - Can open layered Fireworks PNGs - a free web based app looks a like Photoshop

      Affinity Designer - nearest thing out there to Fireworks, can be combined with advanced bitmap editing tools in one integrated enviroment if you buy all three Affinity apps and take advantage of their 'Studio Link' feature

      Photoshop - Most advanced bitmap editing tool on the market, there is a learning curve not as easy to learn as Fireworks

      Illustrator -  the most advanced vector editing tool on the market? I don't use it,  but my coleague tells me so

      Some Fireworks Commands for batch exporting Fireworks PNGs into other formats including layered PSDs - Obviosuly you still need to have Fireworks installed but might be useful for those who have large numbers of Fireworks PNGs saved.

       

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        Nancy OShea
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        Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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        February 20, 2023

        Photoshop Elements (no subscription needed). 

        It's an affordably priced light version of Photoshop CC. The learning curve is not steep.

        https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

         

        Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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        November 28, 2022

        old previous thread https://community.adobe.com/t5/fireworks-discussions/what-is-the-alternative-software-for-fireworks/m-p/13375322/page/3#M3115

          Nancy OShea
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          Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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          December 5, 2022

          Evidently someone resurrected an old topic for no reason.  Fireworks alternatives have been discussed at great length in this community. 😉

           

           

           

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