creative tools

Today, Surface is thrilled to announce that partner applications like CorelDRAW, Autodesk’s SketchBook, Silicon Bender’s Sketchable, and Algoriddim’s djay Pro are adding unique capabilities to their software that enable Surface Dial offering customers a new spin on creativity. In addition to the...

Creativity has led the inspiration of our world’s greatest inventors, architects, educators, entrepreneurs, developers, and students, delivering advancements that move our world forward. Today, people value creativity more than ever, placing us on the cusp of a new wave of exploration...

Surface Dial was introduced at our Microsoft Windows 10 Event last year in October. It’s a brand-new kind of peripheral that serves as a tool for the creative process. Whether you’re an artist, student or blogger like me, Surface Dial offers a wide range of utility. Surface Dial optimizes your...

Windows 10 can help you make the most of your holidays in ways like creating to-do lists with Cortana* and making holiday shopping a little easier with Cortana and Microsoft Edge. Together with the latest Windows 10 devices, you can make the most out of the holidays in style. The latest Windows...

With the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft introduced Paint 3D — your 3D art studio in Windows — and the online community Remix 3D, connecting creators and creations all over the world. Everyone is welcome to start creating and sharing in Paint 3D today by joining the Windows Insider Program...

Today, we’re talking about how to get started with Windows Ink* in four easy steps. Windows Ink is part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and lets you capture ideas quickly and naturally with a pen or touch-enabled device. Get started with the Windows Ink Workspace Link Removed First...

Hey guys! First of all, get one thing in your minds. I have no programming knowledge required to create games. And I have no intentions to create GTA 6 or Mafia 4 or anything even close to that. All I want is some simple and graphically intuitive game maker that will be able to handle 3d models...

At PicsArt we’re committed to building the very best creative tools for Windows 10. And today, Link Removed that’s redesigned from the ground up to make it easier for you to find inspiration, create amazing images and share them with the world. And as a special thanks to you, the Windows...

For those of you Surface fans out there who love to use your Surface in airport lobbies, cafés and anywhere in between, you know how great Surface is for people on-the-go. But when you come back to your home or work office, many of us want to easily connect to our monitors, external mice and...

The Surface Book with its incredibly accurate screen, pen, and detachable screen is an amazing tool in the hands of artists like Jordan Crane. I first met Jordan Crane, comic book artist, during the Transformation Challenge. For that project, Jordan worked with the winner of a DeviantArt...

We created Surface Book because we wanted to enable Creators to be more productive. Link Removed brings everything Creators love about Surface Pro 3 to an even more powerful, even more versatile design that was built for creativity from the ground up. We get excited when we see Creators fall in...

AutoDesk Pixlr is now available to download for free to your Windows PC, laptop or tablet. Pixlr is an easy-to-use app that equips you with the tools to turn your photos into beautiful works of art. From cropping, rotating and adjusting to customized collages and options that let you change...

This fourth 3D Builder tutorial video covers using the edit mode to create a 3D object from simple primitives. You'll see how to use boolean operations to intersect, subtract and unite basic shapes. You'll also see how contour emboss is used to add text and a logo onto the surface of a 3D model...

CyberLink has announced the release of PowerDirector 13 (from $79.99), PhotoDirector 6, ColorDirector 3 and AudioDirector 5($129.99), all available individually or as a part of the new Director Suite 3 ($299.99). PowerDirector 13 highlights include a new Transition Designer, which enables you to...

While we're still going with our "OMG, is it still summer... School is starting when?" theme, today's post isn't really for the kids. It's to help you build awesome and cool stuff FOR kids. It's also a chance to share a free Visual Studio extension that will help you build stuff using one of...

1. Tame Word's Bad Image Behavior 2. Insert Images into a Circle, a Heart, or Any Shape 3. Wrap Text Around or Through an Image 4. Use Signatures and Logos as Clip Art 5. Use Picture Charts in Excel 6. Add Pictures Behind Charts and Workbooks 7. Add Your Logo to an Excel Printout 8. Save...

Hey I found this really cool site. It hooks a virtual key synthesizer up to your own computer. You can play anything with your computer keyboard, no installation required. This works on Vista well with the connections. They will pop you for a $ 1.95 a shot. Play Synth