Software Update: Microsoft Expression 3.3

Microsoft has upgraded its vector-based image editing software Expression. The latest version is numbered 3.3 and can be downloaded via this link be downloaded. Expression 3.3 can only be used on MacOS 9 and MacOS X systems, and has the following changes†

What’s new in Expression 3?

• Dynamic erasing using arbitrary graphic objects with the unique Eraser mode
• Real-time Reflection Mapped fill
• User definable fringe textures for organic blotting effects and fuzzy fills or clippers
• Powerful Effect lines for comics and dramatic line patterns
• Anchored and repeatable bitmap strokes for realistic pencil or watercolor effects
• Image fill for handy collage
• Transform Fill tool for intuitive and convenient repositioning of patterns, gradients or image fill
• Independent control of width and transparency variability
• Frozen layers for overcoming any complexity barriers
• Minimal redraw for the fastest possible interactive drawing speed
• Unicode text support for multilingual text and symbols
• 3-in-1 Twirl Star tool for anything from the widest stars to regular polygons
• Many improved tools: rounded rectangle, numerical control, enhanced text tool with baseline-shift and tracking.
• Native support of Photoshop PSD and PNG format image import/export
• Convenient one click locking and unlocking of object(s).
• User definable keyboard shortcuts
• Cling-on palettes for easy management of floating palettes on the Mac
• Many new options to fine tune the behavior to suit your needs
• more…
• From Windows XP to Mac OS X Panther, Expression 3 is the indispensable creative tool for all creative artists!