Learn how to create a Halloween-themed text effect by applying dynamic Effects. Effects in EGD are editable and re-orderable, making it easy to experiment with different settings.

We’ll show you how to turn bitmapped photos or images into vector artwork using the Auto Trace command. The Auto Trace feature converts bitmapped pixels into vector paths, allowing you to edit the image using vector tools or simply to create an interesting visual effect.

Formerly codenamed “Acrylic”, Microsoft Expression Graphic Designer is Microsoft’s exciting venture into the world of graphic design and illustration software. It is based on the Creature House Expression 3 vector graphics software developed by Creature House (later acquired by Microsoft).