Xara Designer Pro+

What Xara Designer Pro+ is

Xara Designer Pro+ is a Windows desktop application combining vector illustration, desktop publishing, photo editing and graphic design. It also provides presentation design, a PDF editor and a no-code website builder. A template library and the included Xara Elements content catalog add design resources, while Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive integrations support file workflows. Xara offers monthly and annual billing. Annual billing costs $16 a month, charged as one $192 payment; monthly billing costs $22 a month. Both plans list the same design tools, integrations and content catalog. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is available. The product is for Windows and has no mobile app. Xara, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, presents Designer Pro+ as a single desktop product for creative, publishing, presentation and web-building tasks. Buyers should choose the billing term that matches their use and budget.

Who it suits

Designer Pro+ suits Windows users who want illustration, publishing, photo editing, presentations, PDF editing and website building together. It is less suitable for mobile-first workflows.

Limits

There is no free plan; access follows a 14-day trial and then a paid subscription. The product is limited to Windows, with no mobile app.

Getting started

1. Open https://www.xara.com/designerpro-plus/
2. Start the 14-day trial
3. Choose annual billing at $16 a month or monthly billing at $22 a month
4. Install the Windows desktop application
5. Connect Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive if needed
6. Use the included templates and Xara Elements catalog

Verdict

Designer Pro+ brings a broad set of design and publishing functions into one Windows application. Its paid subscription and lack of mobile support are the main purchasing constraints.