Getting Started

Adobe Fireworks^® is a professional imaging application that combines vector and bitmap imaging technologies and techniques in a single graphics application. This unique approach to imaging is due to the specific focus of Fireworks, which is creating and manipulating screen graphics for the web or for other screen-based tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe Flash^® Professional. Fireworks is a tool that lets you quickly and easily create, edit, or alter graphics and designs. And it’s a blast to work with, too!

With the release of Adobe Fireworks CS4, the program has gained even more distinction as a unique application for rapid prototyping. The built-in flexibility of Fireworks and its “everything is editable all the time” mandate have been present since it was created. When creating mockups and prototypes, where client or design changes can come fast and furious, this type of flexibility is very important. Features such as multiple pages, Photoshop integration, and workflows like Flex Skinning and AIR prototyping make Fireworks an essential tool in the design process.