Photoshop or Fireworks?

Which is better for web designers, Photoshop or Fireworks? This is a question many web designers seeking the best out of their work ask themselves. Back before Adobe bought-out Macromedia that was an easy answer, Fireworks. But as time has gone by Adobe since added Fireworks to it’s product line, and Photoshop has evolved adding many features that Fireworks once called it’s own. So, which is better? Even though Photoshop and Fireworks share many of the same tools and both can produce websites there is still differences. Without confusing anyone about the differences I’ll try to help make your choice easier by asking another question. Do you do graphic design and web design, or just web design? If you are a web designer who does more than just web and you dabble in graphic design, then Photoshop would mostly likely be the better choice. With its versatility for photography, it would suit those better who demand more than just web design. But if your focus is strictly web design, then Fireworks is a great choice, and one I would recommend without hesitation. From it’s first release, Fireworks has focused on web designers, and that focus still stands today. So in conclusion, both Photoshop and Fireworks are great tools for web designers. The better choice for you just depends on what your workload includes.

-Posted by Brad 10/9/09