Programs such asAdobe InDesign,Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress, andScribusare examples of desktop publishingsoftware.

Their choices depend on capabilities, budget, and personal preference.

Nonetheless, they play important roles in print and digital media.

QuarkXpress on screen

Quark Software Inc.

These most often include AdobeInDesign andQuarkXPress.

Who Makes Desktop Publishing Software?

Adobe

Adobe makes many professional software packages used by designers.

Adobe InDesign 2020 screenshot

Adobe

You’ve probably heard of Photoshop and Illustrator, for example.

Microsoft’s entry into page layout for print isMicrosoft Publisher.

Quark

Quark makes other software, but the one most closely associated with desktop publishing is QuarkXPress.

CorelDRAW screenshot

Corel

For this reason, manufacturers often offer these interrelated apps as suites.

Microsoft Publisher 2020 screenshot

QuarkXpress 2019 options page

Quark Software Inc.