Image Manipulation

Bitmap editing tools

Better output of low resolution images

Bi-cubic resampling allows you to output that low resolution image in high quality

Color Bitmap Editing

SignLab is equipped with a complete array of bitmap editing tools, including clipping, region selection, and filters (blur, emboss, sharpen, etc.), which allows bitmap manipulation to be performed outside of PhotoShop™.

SignLab offers precise color bitmap tracing

Vector based clipping is possible, as well as transparent pixels using the Magic Wand tool.

Expert Text Tools

Font and clipart library

New design tools

Better spell checker, complete LZW JPG compression, improved instant replay viewer, new color picker

Added shortcut keys

Select any order you like and merge overprint and normal planes

Rendering Contour Bitmaps

render contour

Create complex gradient fills using the Render Contour Bitmap feature. Instantly transform vector text into a gradient bitmap that has realistic three-dimensional detailing. Create gold leaf-like edging, such as with the following red text.

1100 Fonts & Over 5000 Clipart Images

Includes a large font and clipart library that has been meticulously designed with great accuracy so that they are engrave or cut ready. It will also support Windows true type fonts, and Corel™ WFN fonts.

WYSIWYG Text Compose

With SignLab, type text in on-screen displaying all the selected text properties (font, style, height, kerning, etc...). Easily fit text to an arc or a path.

Copy Text Styles

copy text styles

Once a feature found only in word processing programs, this powerful function lets you copy all of the attributes of a piece of text and instantly apply it to any other text. This time saver works with kerning, font, height and slant, plus line justification and spacing!

Adobe™ Plug-in Support

Include Adobe plug-ins in your designs

SignLab supports the use of Adobe™ Plug-Ins.
This makes it possible to create stunning graphics effects without ever leaving the SignLab workspace!

Full URW Font Support

SignLab now supports URW font technology in addition to TrueType, PostScript™, and Corel fonts. Your font choices just got much bigger!