Update history
March 2021
HiDPI program interface
Discover the new, razor-sharp HiDPI program interface with your 4K monitor.
Automatic header designs
The Online Content Catalog* now features ten header designs that are placed at the beginning of your document and match to fit your format.
New publishing workflow
Publish websites and documents directly to your domain from the dedicated web export window.
1000+ Google fonts
Starting now, activate and use over a thousand Google fonts for free with Xara Web Designer.
Smart Duplication
Create perfectly symmetrical vertical and horizontal patterns from objects and elements with just one click.
Handles with a new look
Starting now, the Shape tool also features the new, intuitive handles.
155+ Facebook posts
Create Facebook posts for any occasion with one of over 155 templates from the Online Content Catalog*.
95+ Instagram posts
Create Instagram posts that engage your followers with one of over 95 templates in the Online Content Catalog*.
125+ presentations
Find over 125 templates for presentations in the Online Content Catalog*.
105+ Text Panels
Attract focus on important texts using one of the over 105 Text Panels from the Online Content Catalog*.
65+ Photo Panels
Professionally showcase your photos with one of over 65 Photo Panels from the Online Content Catalog*.
20+ tables
Over 20 tables are now available in the Online Content Catalog* for use on your website.
15 charts
Share numbers and figures to establish clear correlations with ease using one of 15 charts from the Online Content Catalog*.
November 2020
New handles
The large and modern handles for the selection tool, SmartShapes and QuickShape tool make working on projects in Web Designer a whole lot easier.
Save settings
Your customized settings such as the button palette will remain the same even if you upgrade to a new version.
Improved HTML export
Bitmap files are now converted to vector graphics during HTML export.
Improved SVG import
SVG files are now imported into Xara Web Designer in their original size and without empty elements, resulting in accelerated import.
New supersite preview
With the new supersite preview, you can share large content with your website's visitors in a sleek, downloadable format.
Improved tables function
Thanks to Tab Key support, it's now easier to navigate through tables in Xara Web Designer.
970 Google fonts
The new Xara Web Designer now lets you activate and use 970 different Google fonts for free.
Now with over 250 website templates
Choose from over 250 modern website templates in the Online Content Catalog*.
New! Photo Panels
The Online Content Catalog* includes over 60 different Photo Panels for making your websites more custom and unique than ever before.
More Text Panels
Draw focus to the text that matters – access over 100 Text Panels from the Online Content Catalog*.
More Tables
The Online Content Catalog* now offers more than 15 diverse tables.
More Facebook posts
Included in Xara Web Designer, the Online Content Catalog* now contains more than 125 templates for Facebook posts.
More Instagram posts
Get the perfect template for each and every project – the Online Content Catalog now contains more than 65 Instagram post templates.
More charts
The Online Content Catalog* now features nine different charts for displaying and explaining information in a clear and appealing way.
The right post for every occasion – choose from over 155 facebook post templates in the Online Content Catalog*.
October 2019
Line charts (Premium only)
Use the new function to create line charts. It's the ideal way to present data and processes and show everything clearly in context.
Automatic Text Panels
Use Automatic Text Panels to store frequently used text such as names and addresses for adding to any document with a single click. Text passages or individual words can now be directly linked to text fields in the document.
Save angle when rotating objects
When you rotate an object, the exact angle now remains visible even if you stop holding it clicked. This way, you always know the exact angle of rotation for all objects.
Colorful lines
Highlight individual text sections with color and stretch them to the full width of the column. Drop entire lines to add emphasis and draw attention to the most important titles.
Improved text selection
With new, improved text selection, words and text passages can now be easily selected by double-clicking and dragging.
Festive social media templates (Premium only)
Festive social media templates are the perfect way to get ready for the holiday season. Spread Christmas cheer online with family, friends, colleagues and the whole world.
June 2019
Automatic page width adjustment (Premium only)
The new "Scale to Fit Width" option automatically scales content within each web variant so that it fits the width of the screen or browser, meaning your website can be viewed better on different devices.
Object SVG export
SVG graphics are vector-based, meaning they can be scaled without loss in quality. These are ideal for responsive websites.
More Smart Text Panels
More Smart Text Panels have been added, which can be used to put the focus on important text or quotations.
Expanded Smart Photo Panels & Frames
The range of Smart Photo Panels and Frames that can be used to feature people on websites or highlight photos on flyers and brochures has been extended.
More Labeled Lines
Now, there are also even more Smart Labelled Lines that are perfect for line breaks, titles, or as a ruler for technical drawings.
March 2019
Smart Photo Panels and Smart Photo Frames
Perfect for introducing people: Use over 30 new Smart photo panels for a professional looking website.
With over 35 premium exclusive Smart photo panels, you can also highlight individual photos.
Arrow SmartShapes
Design individual arrows exactly according to your requirements: In addition to length and curvature, the new arrow SmartShapes can now also be adjusted in width and line style.
Line SmartShape
Simply smart: With the line SmartShapes you can create individual headings or separation graphics for your web pages. The input text is always centered and does not change the fixed length of the line.
SmartShapes
The new SmartShapes give you even more design freedom for your projects. Use fully customizable trapezoids, parallelograms, wheels, pentagons and more for modern designs and graphics.
Smart text panels
Make quotations or text sections stand out on your website: The 18 new Smart text panels flexibly adapt to texts.
Even more OpenType features (Premium only)
Discover the new OpenType features for expressive typography: Use eye-catching ornaments and embellishments to customize headings or entire paragraphs on your web pages.
Preview line widths
Line widths can now be adjusted even more easily: Simply scroll through the choices and see the change in real time.
Instructions for creating cookie notifications
To help you protect yourself legally, this guide describes in detail how to set up a cookie notification on your website.
Knowledge base
The Knowledge Base contains numerous helpful articles, which answer all common questions about Web Designer. It's worth a visit!
October 2018
Magic Color Match
Use the emotional effect of colors to give your website the right image. Select a photo that represents you and your site and transfer a color schema to the entire template.
Advanced OpenType Support
Use ligatures to combine letters and explore the stylistic sets for a great new way to highlight quotes, eye-catching captions on your website or amazing social media posts.
Text Shape Filler
Be more creative than ever. You have a quote that fits your website and want to present it in the best possible way? The text will automatically adjust and fit into any shape you are working with.
The Text Case Tool
Decide where the focus should be. Lots of new and easy to apply options with a single click including ALL CAPS, all lower, Initial Caps and SMALL CAPS. A great way to highlight important headlines.
Page makeup
Give your layout a unique design and an appealing aesthetic. Harmonized typography sets the standard for a clear typeface structure and an improved reading flow.
Improved Table SmartShapes
Create professional tables for your website. Thanks to new and intuitive design elements, you can present content and data quickly and clearly.
PDF Editor 3.0
Have you ever wanted graphic elements from a PDF? Maybe a logo, photo or text. With Web Designer it’s now as easy as copy & paste.
CSV Import
Import CSV data into our brand new pie charts, they’ll even auto calculate the percentages for you! A great new way to display data in a visually stunning way.
June 2018
Even more variety
Up to 28 website templates and SmartShapes
Website templates: A diverse range of themes
Discover new website templates for your business! The modular design system is really easy to work with. Simply swap out text and images - finished! New templates in Web Designer include Wellness & Spa / Software companies Also in Web Designer Premium: Superfood Store / Law firm / Yoga trainer
Large collection of SmartShapes
Design exciting elements for your website - with over 20 new tables, layouts, shapes and text boxes, there's plenty of creative freedom for your ideas. Create modern and slick flat designs by positioning text, shapes and images on top of each other.
Premium advantage: New presentations
Present your latest ideas as a professional presentation. The new templates cover the topics of energy drinks, delivery services and nature and can be easily modified to your own ideas.
Premium advantage: Social media
Use social media to boost the success of your business. The new templates have been specially developed for companies. The standard collection for Business has been expanded and now includes special templates for delivery services and security firms.
March 2018
Creative SmartShapes
Now includes brand new SmartShapes! Create impressive design elements without the need for a designer. The size, color and shape of each SmartShape can be easily modified.
Flat design
Creating designs with text is now even easier. Simply choose a SmartShape, enter text and then position it using the special handles.
SmartShapes for tables
Easily create business tables and tailor them to your ideas thanks to flexible arrangement and scaling for lines and columns.
New and modern website templates
Discover new templates for starting your own food blog or creating an Internet presence for a cafe.
New and modern social media templates
Boost your social media presence with new templates for industries such as car sales, fitness and logistics.
New and modern presentation templates
Do you have a travel blog or a consultancy firm? Discover brand new templates in Web Designer for professional presentations!
November 2017
10 stylish photo filter overlays
These overlays give images on your website a fresh new look. The photo filters are freely combinable, so you can create truly unique effects.
More than 1 million photos & illustrations
The Online Content Catalog includes a huge collection of archives and illustrations to choose from. Plus, they're free and can be used for commercial purposes. Find the perfect image for your website!
Customize images: Magic Resize
Your post for Facebook is ready. Need a post for Instagram too? The Magic Resize tool lets you adjust and resize posts for use on other social media platforms. It's easier than ever before.
Little helpers: Smart Shapes
Discover our Smart Shapes. These are intelligent shapes which can be easily edited using special handles. Perfect for timelines, speech bubbles, flow charts, text boxes, shapes such as stars, triangles and more.
Premium advantage: New website media templates
Whether you have a microsite, website or blog in mind, our templates offer crisp, clear design and beautiful effects. You're sure to find the right template for your project here.
Premium advantage: New presentation templates
Does your presentation feel like it's missing something? Want to add graphics or create a unified layout? Select from a massive range of materials for presentations - including new designs for "Water", "Travel" and "Business"!
Premium advantage: New social media templates
Whether for your company or personal profile, Web Designer Premium includes a wide selection of premade templates for creating the perfect post on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
May 2017
Premium advantage: Panorama photo slider
First impressions are key! Use full screen images for your slideshows and make your website an absolute eye-catcher. This showcases your images and communicates your website's message in an artistic way. Design the slider any way you want with a prominent call-to-action button and a customized header that jumps right out.
Premium advantage: 50 new photo filters
For an ever better user experience: Create pictures exactly the way you imagined. Create a custom look for your website in seconds.
Highlight: Transparency Effects photo filter
Grab your viewers' attention! These sophisticated transparency effects can be freely combined.
Highlight: Summer Looks photo filter
For a website suffused with a warm glow - this summer filter brings the most beautiful time of the year to your screen.
Highlight: "Wash" vintage look photo filter
Things were better in days gone by - apply this "washed" look to images for a nostalgic look. The gentle blue colors are great for sharing images of old furniture and portraits.
Comprehensive template collection
Created by the best. For the best. Discover a range of meticulously designed templates for posters, flyers, presentations or entire websites! The difference is in the detail: Simply add images, enter text and customize color. That's all there is to it.
January 2017
Premium advantage: 50 new photo filters
50 new photo filters for 50 new looks Add focus to your images, highlight photos with contrast effects or play around with distortion. Turn your photos into real eye-catchers.
Premium advantage: New Smart Shapes (chevron & arrow)
With the new arrow & chevron Smart Shapes, you can illustrate your ideas and information visually and communicate them effectively.







- 35+ website templates
- 500+ design elements
- 100% design freedom
- No prior programming knowledge required
- 130+ photo filters
- Animations & Effects
- Advanced image editing
- 2 GB web storage & domain**
- 35+ website templates
- 500+ design elements
- 100% design freedom
- No prior programming knowledge required
- 130+ photo filters
- Animations & Effects
- Advanced image editing
- 2 GB web storage & domain**






- 240+ website templates
- 1,000+ design elements
- 100% design freedom
- No prior programming knowledge required
- 130+ photo filters
- Animations & Effects
- Advanced image editing
- 2 GB web storage & domain**
- 240+ website templates
- 1,000+ design elements
- 100% design freedom
- No prior programming knowledge required
- 130+ photo filters
- Animations & Effects
- Advanced image editing
- 2 GB web storage & domain**
* 1 full year of access to the Online Content Catalog. After the first year has expired, the offer can be extended for a discounted price.