PagePlus is primarily written in C++ using Visual Studio 2008, with a heavy dependence on the Microsoft MFC framework.
The Windows GDI library was discarded early in development in favour of an in-house composition engine - supporting advanced bitmap and typeface operations.
PagePlus is generally targeted at the "entry level" DTP user, much of the functionality present in market leading applications from companies such as Adobe Systems is present in PagePlus, such as working in the CMYK colour space.
[11] However Serif has failed to achieve much acceptance within professional circles, partly due to the notable absence of Macintosh versions of its products.
[13] As well as a number of easy to use editing functions such as the PhotoFix and Makeover studios, PhotoPlus also has some features commonly found in higher end products, such as RAW image import, 16-bit end-to-end editing, high DPI support, High Dynamic Range image merging and LAB colour mode.
PhotoPlus boasts some other features which are not commonly found in photo editing software such as non-destructive crop and adjustments, intelligent quick shapes, and a comprehensive image export optimizer.
[14] PhotoPlus is available both as a paid-for version (not subscription based like Adobe Photoshop), or as a cut-down Starter Edition[15] which is completely free.
WebPlus is a web design program for Microsoft Windows, developed by UK-based software company Serif.
It allows users to design, create and upload their website onto the internet without any knowledge of HTML or other web technologies.
Much like Microsoft Word, WebPlus uses WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) drag-and-drop editing to add and position text, images and links as they would appear on the finished web page.
The current version X6 has added many new features including the capability to edit and generate QuickTime, MPEG-4 and High Definition HDV files.
It also includes a selection of high resolution photographic assets, and is capable of exporting 300 DPI images for print or upload to photo sharing websites.