QuarkXpress 2015 could be a surprise contender for InDesign after going through some major overhaul. Will major upgrades promising a faster and more efficient work make users switch?
QuarkXpress 2015 features debuted the software as a faster and more user-friendly designer tool. Its 64 bit architecture, PDF/X-4 output, including support for OS Y Yosemite are just some of its highlighted features.
"With its new 64-bit architecture, QuarkXPress 2015 can use all of the RAM available to deliver performance improvements across the board from file handling and layout rendering to PDF export. Combined with a relentless focus on quality means you get the speed and reliability you deserve. "
Although the software's latest edition no longer support the 32 bit version for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. As expected it can now accommodate 64 bit versions of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. Take a look at its other notable improvements:
Digital Publishing
- HTML5 animation for eBooks
- Use Style Sheets to export CCS styles for eBooks
- Fixed-layout eBook export in ePub and Kindle format
Import/Export
- Import footnotes/endnotes from DOCX (MS Word)
- Collect for outputs across all layouts
- Open PDF automatically after exporting
Layout Experience
- Create custom page sizes
- Format Painter
- Display crisp image previews of EPS
QuarkXPress's perpetual product license in single purchase makes it one of the most ideal designer software available in the market to date. Aside from its generosity it also continues to acknowledge customer input by applying most requested features to its latest version.
"You're going to love the new features in QuarkXPress 2015 because they are your features. In fact, we've included the top 10 most user-requested enhancements. Work faster with unbeatable 64-bit performance and an array of features for print and digital production such as certified PDF/X-4 output and fixed layout eBooks. Work smarter with new designer-controlled automation including footnotes and content variables."
Most digital designers who are not too passionate about QuarkXpress are showing interest in its promising developments aimed at users with larger design work load. If Quark effectively delivers its new features, it will turn out to be a more production and cost efficient competitor for InDesign.
It may be a long shot from where Quark is currently at but with new features QuarkXpress 2015 shows a considerable potential for competition.
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