It's no April Fool's joke - Xara really have slashed the price of Xara3D!

Launched today is a new version of Xara3D 6. Just like the no-frills airlines Xara have launched a stripped down version - it's a download-only � no CDs, no free Webster and no manual � just the program itself and associated resources, such as sample images, textures and fonts. Users can now buy this version for only US$29 (+ VAT in EU).

The boxed retail version remains but the price has been adjusted to US$49 (+ VAT in EU) slightly lower than it was before. So now there are two versions, the download costing US$29 and the boxed including Xara3D and Webster CDs and a manual for US$49. It operates on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista.

Xara3D can be used to create top quality still and animated 3D text and graphics, such as titles, headings, buttons and logos � perfect for web pages, mailshots and presentations. It�s also extremely popular with Adobe Photoshop owners for creating 3D typographic effects in combination with Photoshop.

"Using 3D software is notoriously hard.It's not just expensive, but the UI, the usability of almost all existing 3D software is intimidating to say the least. This is not so with Xara3D. We call it simple-ware - the easiest, simplest 3D software you'll ever likely to come across. It's designed to do one thing - create stunning 3D text headings, and to do that job supremely well with the absolute minimum learning curve". said Charles Moir, "Now with the launch of a download only version at a very low price, it's affordable for anyone wanting to create high quality 3D headings and logos in seconds. With millions of downloads, Xara3D remains Xara's most popular product."

For more information, including a demo movie, trial download and example graphics visit: xara.com/xara3d
For examples of use with Photoshop visit ShinyBinary.com

Contact

For more details or a review copy of Xara3D 6 please contact: Nova Fisher, nova@xara.com Tel: +44 1392 209509

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About Xara Group Ltd

Xara has been developing cutting edge software in the UK since 1981. Xara has developed a wide range of products covering the whole realm of publishing and graphics software. Xara Xtreme is the world's fastest, and many believe the world's best drawing and illustration software.

Xara has a particularly strong technology and innovation history. It pioneered many of the graphics technologies and techniques used by the industry today. Many of its User Interface techniques have been adopted by the industry. From the very beginning Xara has been involved in the online world. Doing most of its business via the Internet, Xara has gained millions of customers worldwide. Xara Online provides leading edge online Web Service based solutions.

About MAGIX AG

MAGIX is an internationally operating provider of software, online services and digital content for using multimedia products and services in personal communication. MAGIX offers private and professional users technologically advanced and user-friendly software, online services and digital content for designing, editing, sharing and archiving digital photos, videos and music. In 2005, based on sales of products through retail distribution of photo, music and video software, MAGIX held a leading market position in Germany and various other European countries, and was one of the three leading market players in the USA.