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Developer(s) | Lucid Software |
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License | Free & Paid Subscriptions |
Website | www |
Lucidpress is a web-based layout/design software application produced by Lucid Software Inc. Built on web standards such as HTML5 and JavaScript, Lucidpress is supported in all modern web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer 8+.
History
In October 2013, Lucid Software Inc., a startup based in Salt Lake City, Utah, first announced its Lucidpress page layout platform as a public beta version.[1] Following this release, Lucidpress was featured in Techcrunch and PC World, with Techcrunch noting: "I had a chance to test the app before its launch and it is indeed very easy to use. If you’ve ever used a desktop publishing app in the past, you’ll feel right at home with Lucidpress, as it features the same kind of standard top-bar menu and layout options as most other publishing apps. In terms of features, it can also hold its own against similar desktop-based apps."[1][2]
In October 2013, Lucidpress became available in the Google Apps Marketplace.[3]
In May 2015, Lucidpress hit 1,000,000 users.
Lucid Software Inc. was founded in 2008 after co-founder Ben Dilts designed a solution to diagramming difficulties he encountered at his job at a startup in the health benefits industry. In 2010, former Google executive, Karl Sun, met Dilts and subsequently signed on as Lucid Software's CEO. Today, Lucid Software employs 50+ full-time employees.
Features
Capabilities
- Making flyers[4]
- Making pamphlets[5]
- Making posters[6]
- Replacing Microsoft Publisher,[7] especially for Mac users.[8]
- Providing an alternative to Adobe Indesign[9]
- To create digital magazines[10]
Collaboration
Lucidpress incorporates a real-time collaborative editor, allowing multiple users to edit a document simultaneously. Users can also make comments and chat with collaborators in real time.
Cloud-Based
Lucidpress is accessible through modern web browsers, and all documents are securely stored in the cloud. The application doesn't require downloads.
Publication Options
Lucidpress content can be published through several different mediums, including:
- On the web
- On social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn)
- In email
- Embedded on a website
Template Library
Lucidpress includes a large library of templates for designing print and digital content. Specific template examples include:
Newsletters[11]
- Newsletter formats
- School[12] & classroom[13] newsletters
- Company newsletters[14]
- Holiday newsletters[15]
- Real estate newsletters[16]
Brochures[17]
- Travel brochures[18]
- Tri-fold brochures[19]
- Corporate brochures[20]
- Company brochures[21]
- Real estate brochures[22]
- Business brochures[23]
Flyers[24]
- Business flyers[25]
- Event[26] & party flyers[27]
- Real estate flyers[28]
- Club flyers[29]
- Fitness flyers[30]
- Church flyers[31]
Magazines[32]
- Magazine covers[33]
eBooks
Reports[34]
Pamphlets[35]
Integration
Lucidpress is fully integrated with Google Drive and Google Apps. You can import images from Flickr, Facebook and Dropbox.
Lucidpress' integration with Google Apps is, as of October 25, 2013, the top productivity app in the Google Apps marketplace.[36]
See also
References
- ^ a b Frederic Lardinois (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress Launches Web-Based Design And Publishing App For Print And Online". Techcrunch.
- ^ Christina DesMarais (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress: drop-and-drag publishing app simplifies document design". PC World.
- ^ "Lucidpress - Collaborative Layout & Design".
- ^ "Free Online Flyer Maker".
- ^ "Free Pamphlet Maker Online".
- ^ "Free Online Poster Maker".
- ^ "Free Microsoft Publisher".
- ^ "Publisher for Mac".
- ^ "InDesign Alternative".
- ^ "Free Digital Magazine Software".
- ^ "School Newsletter Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Classroom Newsletter Template". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Company Newsletter". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Christmas Newsletter Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Real Estate Newsletter". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Free Brochure Templates".
- ^ "Travel Brochure Examples & Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Tri Fold Brochure Template". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Corporate Brochure Design & Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Company Brochure Templates & Designs". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Real Estate Brochure - Designs & Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Business Brochure Templates & Designs". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Free Flyer Templates".
- ^ "Business Flyers (Templates)". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Event Flyer Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Party Flyers (Templates)". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Real Estate Flyers (Templates)". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Club Flyer Templates". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Fitness Flyer". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Church Flyers". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Free Magazine Templates & Magazine Layout". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Magazine Cover Template". Lucidpress. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Annual Report Templates".
- ^ "Free Pamphlet Templates".
- ^ "Lucidpress - Collaborative Layout & Design".