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PageStream

Ch 097.1of 29 Desktop Publishing Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, Amiga
  4. 4PDF exportYes
  5. 5Master pagesYes
  6. 6Color managementYes
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Overview

PageStream is ranked #9 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

PageStream plans and pricing

All plans
PageStream5.1 $99.95 once full standard edition · platform choice pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
PageStream5.1 Pro $149.95 once full Professional edition · platform choice pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop publishing software

Free plan
Nopagestream.org
Supported platforms
Windows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, Amigapagestream.org
PDF export
Yespagestream.org
Master pages
Yespagestream.org
Color management
Yespagestream.org

Facts

Product type
PageStream is a creative desktop publishing and page layout program.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Design scope
It supports designs ranging from business cards and postage stamps to encyclopedias and billboards.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Core workflow
Users can mix text, images and drawings and interactively design pages as they will appear in the final product.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Audience
The maker says professionals use PageStream for typography, drawing, color output and scripts, while beginners use it for newsletters, cards and banners.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Drawing tools
PageStream includes shape and path tools for geometric shapes, irregular polygons and sketches.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Graphic import
It can import pictures, drawings and EPS illustrations created with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, GIMP and Nova Design ImageFX.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Bitmap limitation
PageStream cannot create bitmapped pictures or EPS illustrations internally, but it can export or print to bitmap or EPS files for later import.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Version 5 features
PageStream 5 adds text and object transparency, picture alpha-channel transparency, definable printer marks, path editing tools and bitmap-picture output.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Pro features
PageStream Professional includes TextFX, Borders 1 and 2, Gary's Effects, Paper Direct templates and Home & Office forms.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Pro PDF support
Professional users can place a specified PDF page onto a PageStream page like an EPS graphic.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Downloads
Official demos are listed for Linux, Macintosh OS X, MorphOS, Windows 32-bit and Windows 64-bit.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Language support
The download page lists translation, language-module, hyphenation-exception and spelling-dictionary support across many languages.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
Support
Free support includes an internet mailing list, private email support, FAQs and free updates.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026
System requirements
The documentation states that PageStream 5.0 for Windows requires Windows 95 or later or NT 4.0 or later through Vista and Windows 7, with 60MB of disk space.pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Belle Fourche, South Dakota, USApagestream.org · 28 Sept 2026

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