Xara Designer Pro +
Desktop publishing software
Creative management platforms
Graphic design software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Xara Designer Pro +
Xara Designer Pro + is a Windows desktop application for creating print and digital design assets, including page layouts, vector illustrations, photo compositions, and web graphics. It targets individual designers, small businesses, and in-house teams that want an all-in-one tool for brochures, flyers, presentations, and basic web content. The product combines vector drawing, photo editing, and page layout in a single native desktop workflow, with export options for common print and web formats. It is positioned as a locally installed alternative to browser-first design tools and template-centric platforms.
All-in-one desktop workflow
The application combines vector illustration, page layout, and photo editing tools in one Windows program. This reduces the need to move work between separate design and publishing tools for common collateral such as flyers, posters, and multi-page documents. Local installation can suit organizations that prefer offline work or have restrictions on uploading assets to cloud services.
Strong vector and layout tools
Xara Designer Pro + supports precision drawing, text handling, and multi-page document layout suitable for print-ready outputs. It includes features for managing typography, alignment, and reusable design elements that are important for consistent collateral. Compared with template-led tools, it provides more direct control over object-level editing and page composition.
Broad export and output options
The product supports exporting designs to multiple formats used for print and digital distribution (for example, PDF and common image formats). This helps teams deliver assets to printers, email campaigns, websites, and social channels without re-creating artwork. Export flexibility is useful when stakeholders require specific file types or resolutions.
Windows-only desktop application
Xara Designer Pro + is primarily a Windows-native product, which can limit adoption in mixed OS environments. Teams using macOS or needing mobile/tablet creation workflows may require additional tools. This can complicate standardization compared with browser-based platforms that run across devices.
Limited collaboration and governance
As a desktop-first tool, it typically offers fewer built-in capabilities for real-time co-editing, centralized brand governance, and approval workflows than creative management platforms. Organizations that need shared templates, role-based controls, and auditability may need complementary systems. File-based collaboration can also introduce versioning and handoff friction.
Smaller ecosystem and integrations
Compared with widely adopted design platforms, it generally has fewer third-party integrations, plugins, and pre-built connectors to marketing stacks. This can increase manual steps for importing assets, syncing brand libraries, or publishing to downstream channels. Teams may need to rely on file exports rather than automated workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Designer Pro+ (annual billing) | $16.00 per month (billed annually as one payment of $192) | Full Designer Pro+ subscription: vector illustration, desktop publishing & layout, non-destructive editing, bitmap-to-vector tracing, no-code website builder, full PDF editor, Adobe import compatibility, Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive integration, Xara Elements asset library; prices exclude VAT. |
| Designer Pro+ (monthly billing) | $22.00 per month | Same feature set as annual plan; billed monthly; prices exclude VAT. |
Seller details
Xara Group Ltd.
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