The Maker of Jasc Paint Shop Pro Announces Release of New SVG Web Graphics Editor - Jasc WebDraw

Business Wire, Jan 7, 2002

Business Editors & Technology Writers

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002

Jasc Software, Inc., home of award-winning Web graphics editor Jasc(R) Paint Shop Pro(R), today announced the release of Jasc(R) WebDraw(TM), a powerful new SVG graphics and animation authoring tool. WebDraw offers Web designers and developers an integrated set of graphics design, animation, and source code editing tools for faster, more flexible SVG design and development.

"WebDraw reflects both Jasc's commitment to Web designers and our commitment to exploring new technologies," said Kris Tufto, president and CEO of Jasc Software. "SVG is a powerful new format that will change the way Web developers work, and with its integrated combination of standard graphics design and animation tools and convenient source code editing, Jasc WebDraw delivers the only complete, dedicated SVG authoring solution available today."

About Jasc WebDraw

Using WebDraw, Web designers and developers can take advantage of the full capabilities of SVG and:

-- Create, edit, and save in SVG. Working within the native file format
provides more flexibility and control over code and output.

-- Get up and running fast. WebDraw uses standard drawing and animation tools,
making for a short learning curve.

-- Streamline workflow. WebDraw imports SVG files and saves accurate code for
faster Web page and site development.

-- Design high-impact graphics. A full complement of creation tools provides
powerful design options: SVG-specific shape tools, standard illustration tools,
page layout and design options, on-screen text entry, gradient and pattern
stroke/fill styles, and more.

-- Build SVG animations. It's easy to add animations to Web content, using
SVG-specific timelines, attribute-level animation capabilities, and keyframe
creation and editing features.

-- Take control of source code. Hands-on tools let users view and write SVG
source code, choose from many formatting options, edit round-trip between
canvas and source views, automatically validate code changes, and preserve
non-SVG source code.

-- Take advantage of file format support. Open and save SVG files, and export
to bitmap images for maximum flexibility.

About SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

Recently approved as a W3C Recommendation, SVG is a specification for adding high-impact, XML-based vector graphics and animation to Web pages. SVG features small file sizes for faster Web page downloads, unlimited color and font choices, precision layout and design options, animation and high-resolution printing from a Web browser. With image effects ranging from simple blurs to event-based animation, SVG allows users to create Web graphics and animations that are rich in visual content and download quickly.

Availability

A physical boxed version of Jasc WebDraw will be available in late January for a suggested list price of $199. An ESD version will be available for $179. Customers can now pre-order WebDraw by calling (800) 622-2793 or (952) 930-9800.

In addition, as a special introductory promotion, Jasc Software is offering customers $50 off the suggested list price of the full boxed or ESD product through March 31, 2002. A competitive rebate is also available for registered users of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe LiveMotion, Corel DRAW, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia FreeHand and Xara X.

A full-featured trial version will be available in late January for download from the Jasc Software Web site at www.jasc.com. Free, unlimited technical support is available to registered users directly from Jasc Software.

About Jasc Software, Inc.

Jasc Software provides users, from novices to professionals, with high-quality digital photography and Web site creation solutions that are powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable. The company is committed to using customer feedback to develop digital image enhancement and Web design tools, which are backed by a heritage of superior service and support. Jasc Software distributes its products in electronic and traditional forms via the Internet, software retailers, and catalogers, and provides try-before-you-buy versions of its software via the Internet.

Jasc Software has been ranked by the Inc. 500, Deloitte & Touche's Minnesota Technology Fast 50, and Deloitte & Touche's Technology Fast 500. Its products have won numerous awards including: American Photo Editor's Choice Award; PC Magazine Reader's Choice; Web Techniques Web Tools Reader's Choice Award; PC World World Class Award; PC World Best Buy; PC Photo Editor's Choice; c/net Editor's Choice; PC Magazine Program of the Year; and Home Office Computing 100 Gold Award. For more information, Jasc Software can be reached at (800) 622-2793 or on the Web at www.jasc.com.

(c)2002 Jasc Software, Inc. All other product, company, or service names herein are trademarks of their respective holders.