Desktop Publishing Software A-Z

Build scrapbook albums from scratch or with the many templates. The online Design Shop offers many more templates and papers to use. For both Mac and Windows platforms, newest features include the ability to drag and drop photos and papers directly onto pages, zoom for more precise positioning, text wrap, and word art.

Available as of 2010: My Memories Suite Version 2 for Mac and Windows

• My Memories Suite (Compare Prices)

This inexpensive, basic calendar program from Tailwag Software (formerly from RKS Software) comes with several layouts, imports several graphics formats, and supports recurring dates for ease in updating calendars. In addition to printing, you can save the calendars as a Windows bitmap or JPEG for use as wallpaper, on Web pages, etc. Program includes icons and hundreds of decorative borders. Download a trial version.

Available as of 2010: Calendar Builder for Windows

• Calendar Builder (Company Store)

This easy-to-use Tailwag Software (formerly RKS) program creates standard size horizontal or vertical cards. Use the card wizard to take you through the card design process. Includes templates and background images, text effects, and simple drawing tools. You can add your own graphics. Download and try this business card software free for 30 days. Register and get free updates and upgrades. Write a review of business card software.

Available as of 2010: Visual Business Cards v. 4.34 for Windows

• Visual Business Cards (Company Store)

This is inexpensive photo editing software that lets you turn your photos into scrapbook pages as well as greeting cards, calendars, and other photo projects. Share the resulting pages online or print them out. Requires OS X 10.5 or above.

Available as of 2010: iCollage 1.8.5 for Mac

• iCollage (Wondershare Store)

Formerly Xara Xtreme Pro, this package combines photo and illustration in one package. In addition to drawing and photo editing, it also does Flash animation. There's also a slightly less advanced and very low-cost version called Xara Photo & Graphic Designer. Get trial versions.

Available as of 2010: Designer Pro 6 for Windows; Photo & Graphic Designer 6 for Windows

• Designer Pro & Photo & Graphic Designer (Company Store)