Definition: Graphics software is used to create, edit, view, or organize photos, drawings, clip art, and other types of images. While there are countless types of graphics software and graphics utilities, there are two primary types of graphics software programs used in conjunction with page layout software: image-editing software and illustration software.
Also Known As: image editors | image-editing software | photo editors | illustration software | drawing software
Examples:
"The most popular image-editing graphics software includes Adobe Photoshop, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, and Corel Photo-Paint. The most popular illustration software includes Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Macromedia Freehand. Although there is some cross-over, each type of graphics software is used to create and manipulate either bitmap or vector images."
