Choose by the work you need to finish
The publisher’s directory covers creative and productivity apps. Start with the deliverable: editing a photograph, laying out a brochure and preparing a PDF are different jobs. The table records the publisher’s stated purpose, checked on 4 November 2026, and gives a small trial to run before committing a project.
The ArtCraft app suite is independent of Adobe. Development status, installers and supported platforms can change, so check the publisher directory and the release for your device before starting.
Sources: ArtCraft publisher app directory
Creative and productivity apps at a glance
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| App | Publisher-described purpose | Example job | A useful first check |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoCraft | Layered image editing | Photo composite | PSD layers, masks and editable text |
| VectorCraft | Vector illustration | Logo or illustration | Paths, fonts and SVG/PDF appearance |
| FilmCraft | Video editing | Short cut with dialogue | Media relinking, frame rate and audio sync |
| LightCraft | Raw photo library and development | Develop a camera shoot | Camera support, metadata and export |
| PdfCraft | PDF workbench | Organize or split a PDF | Page order, annotations and recipient rendering |
| EffectCraft | Motion graphics and visual effects | Animation or composite | Effects, timing and rendered output |
| DesignCraft | Page layout and publishing | Brochure layout | Fonts, links, page size and print PDF |
| FigCraft | Interface design and prototyping | Interface mockup | Fonts, components and handoff format |
| WordCraft | Word processing | Text document | Layout, comments and recipient editing |
| SoundCraft | Audio recording and editing | Multitrack recording | Sample rate, plug-ins and delivered mix |
| DeckCraft | Presentations | Meeting slide deck | Fonts, transitions and playback |
| CADCraft | Computer-aided design | A small drawing | Units, geometry and exchange format |
| GridCraft | Spreadsheets | Calculation or table | Formulas, formatting and exported values |
| TextureCraft | 3D texture painting | Paint a model texture | UV layout, channels and texture export |
| MaterialCraft | Procedural materials | Build a reusable surface | Node output, tiling and exported texture maps |
| Craft Anything | Software exploration and creation | Explore or recreate a small tool | Inspect the output and test the actual task |
Sources: ArtCraft publisher app directory
Pick a route for a multi-step project
For a brochure, image editing, page layout and PDF delivery are separate stages. Keep the original image and editable layout alongside the final PDF; check fonts and linked assets before handing it over.
For a video, keep source clips and audio together, record the sequence settings and play the final export from beginning to end. A finished movie is a viewing deliverable, not proof that another editor can reopen its timeline.
For a photography job, use a few representative raw files first. Confirm camera recognition, colour, metadata and exports before considering a library migration. These are proposed trial procedures, not results of an independent app test.
Check the release before relying on it
- Open the publisher directory and choose the app whose purpose matches the task.
- Read its current development status, platform and release notes. Use the official app page or publisher-linked GitHub repository for downloads.
- Create a copy of one representative project and list required fonts, linked files, effects and the final delivery format.
- Make one real edit, save, reopen and inspect the exported result in the recipient’s software. Record the app version and any blocking mismatch.
- Keep your established workflow for parts that do not pass; test again when the relevant release changes.
Read the detailed guides
The detailed guides cover layered images, vectors, video and raw photography. The other entries above are a directory and trial starting point; they are not reviews or claims of complete compatibility.