PageStream

Spec sheet

Audience

The maker says professionals use PageStream for typography, drawing, color output and scripts, while beginners use it for newsletters, cards and banners.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Support

Free support includes an internet mailing list, private email support, FAQs and free updates.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Headquarters

Belle Fourche, South Dakota, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · pagestream.org

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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Core workflow

Users can mix text, images and drawings and interactively design pages as they will appear in the final product.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Design scope

It supports designs ranging from business cards and postage stamps to encyclopedias and billboards.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Downloads

Official demos are listed for Linux, Macintosh OS X, MorphOS, Windows 32-bit and Windows 64-bit.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Drawing tools

PageStream includes shape and path tools for geometric shapes, irregular polygons and sketches.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Graphic import

It can import pictures, drawings and EPS illustrations created with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, GIMP and Nova Design ImageFX.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Language support

The download page lists translation, language-module, hyphenation-exception and spelling-dictionary support across many languages.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Pro features

PageStream Professional includes TextFX, Borders 1 and 2, Gary's Effects, Paper Direct templates and Home & Office forms.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Pro PDF support

Professional users can place a specified PDF page onto a PageStream page like an EPS graphic.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Product type

PageStream is a creative desktop publishing and page layout program.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Version 5 features

PageStream 5 adds text and object transparency, picture alpha-channel transparency, definable printer marks, path editing tools and bitmap-picture output.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pagestream.org

Plans and prices

Every PageStream plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Desktop Publishing Software#13 of 308.0