$299 Upgrade to QuarkXPress 8 — from version 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7!
Quark is continuing its longstanding, industry-leading upgrade program, which offers QuarkXPress 8 for $299 to registered users of any version of QuarkXPress — all the way back to version 3.
The upgrade is cross-platform, so even if your older version only runs on Windows or Mac, you can upgrade and use version 8 on either Windows or Mac.
Even if you’ve lost your registration information, Quark makes it easy to upgrade: you can either provide proof of purchase or complete an online “missing serial number” form at http://8.quark.com/quarkupgrade/missingserialnumber.html. Quark maintains a database of serial numbers based on the information provided in the form, and may still be able to locate your record.
If you’re curious about exactly what Quark added to each version of QuarkXPress, check out the comparison table at http://8.quark.com/quarkupgrade/comparequark.html. It shows which features have been added over the years and also highlights the leading features from QuarkXPress 3 to QuarkXPress 8.
For more information, or to upgrade, visit http://8.quark.com/quarkupgrade/.
And don’t forget: Quark offers a free, fully functional, 60-day Test Drive version at http://8.quark.com/evaluation.html.
Jay Nelson is the editorial director of PlanetQuark.com, and the editor and publisher of Design Tools Monthly. He’s also the author of the QuarkXPress 8 and QuarkXPress 7 training titles at Lynda.com, as well as the training videos Quark includes in the box with QuarkXPress 7 . In addition, Jay writes regularly for Macworld and Photoshop User magazines and speaks at industry events.
That is a generous upgrade policy, but seriously who is still using Quark 3?
I remember seeing a small group still using Quark 4 a few years ago, but version 3? That is just old. It didn’t even have the pen tool.
OK, so how about from 5 or 6? I think the point is that if you have ANY version of QuarkXPress sitting on your shelf, you can get the latest one and see what amazing advances they’ve made in the program.
Also, it seems to be a two-program world (for page layout), and having both products is pretty much required for anyone who takes in project files from clients or other designers/publishers. At least, that’s how I see it.
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask this question, but
do you know if there is a 30-day trial for QuarkXpress 8?
Also, Does QuarkXpress 8 work with Quark CopyDesk 7?
We are still on 6.5 and leaning to an upgrade to 8 and introducing CopyDesk into our workflow.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Tiffany: it’s even better than that — a 60 day trial for QXP 8. I’m going to have to refer you to Quark about the CopyDesk 7 question. I don’t imagine it would work perfectly with QXP 8, since it’s based on QuarkXPress 7.
I think we’re all wondering if our Quark 7 files are going to be a mess in Quark 8.
The fear of correcting all that seems daunting. Does anyone know from experience?
I’ve been using version 8 for quite some time, opening files all the way back to version 4. No problems so far.
Just be sure not to upgrade to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) yet. QuarkXPress 8.12 and lower has problems with PostScript Type 1 fonts from earlier documents.
Hi Jay — I’m too late for $299 upgrade from V 4.0 (also while I have the serial # I don’t think I ever registered it anyway) so what’s the lowest cost alternative to upgrade to 8.0 ………. I’m a penmsioner so can’t afford big costs – appreciate a reply .thanks…..Len