--- description: Review of Swift Publisher Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Swift Publisher | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Systems](/directory/4543/cms/software) > [Swift Publisher](/software/477285/Swift-Publisher) # Swift Publisher Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/477285/Swift-Publisher Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/477285/Swift-Publisher?page=2) > Swift Publisher is a desktop publishing and page layout application designed for macOS. It is used to create print-ready documents such as brochures, business cards, catalogs, disc labels, address labels, and multi-page publications. The software is suitable for creating professional designs without requiring advanced publishing tools. It includes over 500 customizable templates, 2,000 clipart images, and 100 image masks. Features include master pages for repeating elements such as headers and footers, a two-page spread view for working on magazines and newspapers, and flowing text boxes that link across pages. Additional tools include circular and vertical text options, customizable text styles, and support for unlimited layers. Users can access photos from Apple Photos or custom folders. The software supports mail merge with Apple Contacts for batch printing and includes barcode generation for formats such as QR codes, UPC, Code 39, EAN, and ISBN. The application supports printing on various paper layouts from manufacturers such as Avery, Memorex, and Neato. It is compatible with direct-to-disc printers from HP, Epson, and Canon, as well as label roll printers from DYMO, Zebra, Brother, Seiko, and Primera. Projects can be exported in formats such as PNG, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and EPS, with options for RGB or CMYK color models and customizable bleed settings. Additional features include booklet printing with page imposition, a customizable grid for precise layouts, and compatibility with Art Text 4 for advanced heading designs. Swift Publisher runs on macOS 10.12 or later and is available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Japanese. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 10 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 10 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BeLight Software - **Founded**: 2003 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$19.99 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Version 5 price is 19.99 USD. Version 5 with additional clipart and fonts collection cost 27.99 USD. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 207 more ## Features - CAD Tools - Content Import/Export - Content Publishing Options - Customisable Templates - Design Templates - Image Editing - Multi-Language - Text Editing - WYSIWYG Editor - Workflow Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk ## Category - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4543/cms/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The program includes more than 500 templates. > > **Cons**: I see it kind of outdated because there is no included photo library, and many other apps like Canva has it. But for basic Mac users I think is OK. > > One feature we use is the capacity to print labels merging a list of our contacts. That feature alone justifies the little price we pay. ----- ### "Intuitive Software for Beginner & Pros" — 4.0/5 > **David** | *31 October 2024* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This tool has easy drag and drop functionality in a layered format to organize your info. > > **Cons**: There are some restrictions or challenges with the layered format, especially when dealing with margins. > > This is my go to tool to produce flyers, cards, media banners, presentation ads, and stand alone promo pieces. ----- ### "Does not work with Adobe Typekit Fonts" — 3.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *24 March 2021* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software overall works fine for most uses and it is a low cost option. > > **Cons**: It doesn't work with Adobe Typekit. The fonts we purchased through Adobe do actually load in the software even though Swift support says they won't, but on a regular basis the fonts will just get replaced with other fonts, and you have to go and manually change all your fonts back to the font you paid for. Support says the Adobe Typekit fonts don't work with this software and basically just aren't helpful. In the past we have used Microsoft Publisher and a similar thing would happen occasionally but instead of replacing all the fonts, Publisher would warn you that the font couldn't be found and give you a chance to correct the issue. As long as we were connected to the internet and signed in to the Adobe account, we could always find the font and the software would work without replacing all the fonts in our documents. I suggested adding this feature to make Swift compatible with Adobe, but was ignored. > > Low cost software doesn't necessarily equal good value. Would prefer to have paid more for software that is properly compatible with Adobe, considering this is design software. ----- ### "Awesome, each to use" — 5.0/5 > **Jeff** | *28 February 2020* | Alternative Medicine | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and has lots of features. Hard to beat unless you’re a graphic guru. In that case you’ll probably prefer this cause it’s so quick and easy. Lo. > > **Cons**: Ruler tick marks small and a bit hard to read > > I’m not a frequent graphic app user so it took me a little time to catch the swing of things in SP. But, OMG\! After a couple uses, I am exceeding my dreams with it. ----- ### "unendliche Vielseitigkeit \!\!\!" — 4.0/5 > **Esther** | *20 August 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Rundschreiben mit eigenem Logoentwurf , Rückenschilder mit eigenem Logo Jahreszahlen... auf Ordnerrücken zum Einschieben, Einladungsbroschüren für Herzkongress mit 2tägigen Programm, und Werbung der teilnehmenden Pharmafirmen oder Medizinproduktehersteller...., Programmheft, eigener Entwurf von Visitenkarten Postkartengröße für kardiologische Praxis mir eigenem einzigartigen Logo - Alles mit SwiftPublisher - Sogar die Druckerei ist angetan von dem nicht 08/15 Look > > **Cons**: Es braucht schon einen Lernprozess bis man die unendlichen Möglichkeiten von Layouts erkennt und umsetzen lernt. Nur das ist bei dem Umfang, den diese SuperSoftware bietet, nicht ungewöhnlich. Aber mir macht es immer wieder Freude diesen Prozess zu gehen. > > Visitenkarten , Terminkarten für Patienten zum Mitgeben wo man die ganze Angebotspalette optisch gut gegliedert unterbringt ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/477285/Swift-Publisher?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/477285/Swift-Publisher) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data