9 Tools to Use Instead of Adobe Fireworks

Adobe FireWorks is no doubt a great tool, with cross-state layers, easy handling of symbols, image compression and vector handling. It is versatile and flexible tool for designers. Not long after Fireworks approaching end was declared, designers want to plan ahead and identify Adobe FireWorks alternatives .Getting caught by sudden unstable programs is dangerous. Here is a rundown of 9 tools to use instead of Adobe Fireworks that may fill the gap.

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Sketch 3

Sketch is UI design tool for Mac. Sketch is built for modern graphic designers, and it shows in every fibre of the app. From a flexible workflow with support for Multiple Pages and Artboards, to advanced Export Options that can export your layers to any size. Powerful features like Symbols and Shared Styles are there to make reusing elements quick and easy. Its vector tools are powerful and it has symbols, pages, artboards, styles, and many other tools.Available on the Mac App Store for just $79.Special prices are available for Volume and Educational licenses.

Project EvolveUI

EvolveUI specifically for user experience designers, information architects, interaction designers, and web developers. EvolveUI is a user interface built on top of a core set of visual design tools and API’s for Linux, PC, and Mac. You can create vector objects and apply object styles that work across browsers and can bring your prototype to life by applying built-in or custom events for navigation on objects.

Skala

Skala a mac app, is a user interface and icon design tool with rendering quality and a unique blend of vector, bitmap and 3D abilities. It will be launched till the end of 2014 officially.

Gravit

Gravit is a free design app,It has been custom designed from the ground up with an emphasis on versatility, fluidity and elegance. Complex design tasks are made simple through its robust suite of tools and highly responsive smart work environment. Features like robust typography tools, paste-inside support, and a versatile context-sensitive user interface have all been laid out with efficiency in mind.

Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer is a new UI design tool for Mac, is the fastest, smoothest, most precise vector graphic design software available. Whether you’re working on graphics for marketing materials, websites, icons, UI design or just like creating cool concept art.

Antetype

Antetype is the first design and layout software focused on visual design, built by UI designers for UI designers. It saves you a lot of time creating and optimizing high-fidelity detailed UI design prototypes.

GIMP

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. GIMP is expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about anything.

Inkscape Draw Freely

Inkscape is a powerful, vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Whether you are an illustrator, designer, web designer or just someone who needs to create some vector imagery, Inkscape is for you.

Acorn

Acorn is a Mac OS X picture and image editor. Acorn supports for layers, masks, alphas and gradients, and one can also import and export PSD files. The retina display support is a nice feature.

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