I've been using Fireworks for quite some times now, and there are a lot of great things about it that other programs such as Photoshop don't have.
The problem is, since adobe bought Macromedia, they have put absolutely no new features in it, and there are many extreme inconveniences that should have been fixed in a new version.
So I'm asking for a alternative program, (cost doesn't matter) that can do these things:
Easily make animated images.
Optimize images, change color depth, etc.
Antialias pixels wile drawing.
Has a vector tool.
Can open and edit multi-layer images such as fireworks PNG's
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Last version of Photoshop (gif animation, better vector support)
Adobe Flash Professional
Microsoft Expression Design (?)
Hey there,
I easily got for free Adobe Fireworks here http://j.mp/1p3hZ7m
It's a really nice software.
Have a nice day