Apps to Desktop publishing

QuarkXPress is a professional desktop publishing software designed for creating sophisticated page layouts and digital publications. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for print and digital design, enabling users to produce high-quality magazines, brochures, books, and interactive content without a subscription.

Bez is a powerful and intuitive vector graphics editor designed specifically for the iPad. It empowers users to create precise and beautiful vector art, logos, illustrations, and UI designs directly on their tablet.

ThinkFree Office is a comprehensive office suite written in Java, providing a robust and cross-platform solution for document creation, editing, and collaboration on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.

Autodesk Graphic, formerly iDraw, is a powerful vector design and illustration application for macOS and iOS. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating scalable vector graphics, illustrations, and UI designs. With support for Apple Pencil and a focus on intuitive workflows, Graphic provides a versatile platform for both professional designers and hobbyists.

Serif DrawPlus is a discontinued, yet capable, vector graphics and illustration software perfect for design, sketching, and Flash animation creation. It offered comprehensive tools for various graphic design tasks.

Xara Designer Pro is a comprehensive design software for both print and web, offering a powerful suite of tools for vector illustration, photo editing, web design, and desktop publishing in a single integrated package.

TextMaker is a powerful and versatile word processor from SoftMaker, offered as part of the SoftMaker Office suite. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating and editing documents, with strong compatibility with Microsoft Word file formats. Ideal for users seeking a robust alternative to traditional word processors.

NeoOffice is a robust office suite specifically designed for macOS users. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawing, and databases, directly integrating with the macOS environment.

Microsoft Publisher is a user-friendly desktop publishing software for creating professionally designed marketing materials, newsletters, brochures, and more.

MiKTeX is a distribution of the TeX/LaTeX typesetting system primarily for Microsoft Windows. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and packages for creating high-quality documents, particularly in academic and technical fields.

Calligra Suite is a comprehensive graphic art and office suite developed by KDE. It provides a rich set of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector drawing, and database management, catering to a wide range of productivity and creative needs.

Apple iWork is a comprehensive office suite for macOS, iOS, and web, offering powerful yet user-friendly applications for word processing (Pages), spreadsheets (Numbers), and presentations (Keynote). It provides seamless integration across Apple devices and iCloud, enabling effortless document creation, editing, and collaboration.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. Create beautiful graphic designs with typography from the world’s top foundries and imagery from Adobe Stock. Quickly share content and feedback in PDF. Easily manage production with Adobe Experience Manager. InDesign has everything you need to create and publish books, digital magazines, eBooks, posters, interactive PDFs, and more.

Pages is Apple's versatile word processor and page layout application, part of the iWork suite. It provides powerful tools for creating beautiful documents, from simple letters to complex books and posters, on macOS, iOS, and via iCloud for web access.

Scribus is a professional, open-source desktop publishing (DTP) software designed for creating layouts for brochures, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, books, and interactive PDF presentations. It offers advanced layout and typesetting tools for graphic designers and publishers.

Microsoft Office Suite is a comprehensive collection of productivity tools designed for individuals and businesses. It includes essential applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, providing robust capabilities for document creation, data analysis, presentations, and email management. Seamless integration and cloud connectivity enhance collaboration and accessibility.

Apache OpenOffice Writer is a powerful, open-source word processor offering a comprehensive set of tools for creating professional documents. It's a key component of the OpenOffice suite, providing a free alternative for users needing robust document creation and editing capabilities.

Kile is a feature-rich TeX/LaTeX editor designed for creating professional documents, equipped with advanced tools for writing, previewing, and managing complex projects.