Broderbund PrintMaster Version 18.1

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars | 1,847 ratings

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Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

Easy-to-use design tools. Works with Windows 7, Vista, SP1, XP, SP3
Amazing scrapbook pages
Email projects to family and friends
Fabulous font effects
Powerful photo editing tools

Top reviews from the United States

Sarah Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars 18.1 is THE BEST Print Master program!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
Soooo glad others took the time to give detailed descriptions about this product! I purchased the newest (Platinum?) version of Print Master for a work computer and I still have not been able to figure out how to use it. I had an older version of P.M. on my home computer that I absolutely LOVE and use often so this was a huge disappointment to me!

After purchasing a new home computer recently, I needed to get a new P.M. program because my old program was not transferable. I depend on this program for many different projects. Because of my bad experience with the Platinum version, I was at a loss and blaming myself for not being able to use it with ease. Thankfully, others recommended 18.1 if you were used to the older versions, and they confirmed what I was experiencing with Platinum. 18.1 is soooo user-friendly. However, 18.1 seems to be sparsely available so get it while you can, IF you can!

My only real disappointment with P.M. is they do not have a good selection of photos or quality clip-art selection for projects and MOST options they offer have to be retrieved from their website. I learned how to download images from my own files or the internet and use them in my projects. Don't let this fact discourage you if you are buying this for the first time! When P.M. used to have lots of pictures, it just filled up my computer. This way, I can find what I want, download it, use it, then delete it from my picture folder if I do not want to keep it for future use.

FYI: if you need good quality pictures OR a great selection of clip-art for projects, search Google Images or Bing Images. If you can find a "size" option (usually in the top left area of the screen), select "large" or "wallpaper" for the best resolution when used in your P.M. projects.
Don't get Platinum! Get 18.1!!!
Timothy G. Blum
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets your old files to work in win 8
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
At first bought the latest and greatest v6 version for new win 8 machine for our business. But, found out quickly that old printmaster files are not compatible with the new designed for win 7/8 v6 program. After office manager thought she would have to continue to use old computer for all the printmaster files (many times just updates date/year on signs, etc.), we bought this one so we have both. Works great in win 8 on new PC purchased 8/2013 (Dell XPS, core i7, 12gb ram). As soon as installed, all the old files come up just as they are supposed to.

Update-We recently did the windows 8.1 update and Printmaster 18.1 will CEASE to work if it is installed, and it will fail to install if you try to re-install it. What seems to be the problem is that the Microsoft .NET framework 1.1 is required by the PM files and that is a really old version of .NET framework that is no longer present/supported on windows 8.1 (it really shouldn't work on windows 8 either but for some reason .NET framework 1.1 was still supported in win 8). Unfortunately the printmaster program compatible with windows 8.1 (v6 platinum) will not open older printmaster files. Maybe they will fix this at some point, but right now it is not working and I'm not about to tell our office manager/secretaries that we will be setting up a dual boot os on their computers to be able to use their old printmaster project files on the old version of printmaster on an old version of windows (that would go over like . . . ). I am going to convert the .sig files to .pdf and import back into PM v6 just so they have the actual project files accessible, but they won't be able to edit them as much as previously. I have Adobe Illustrator and MS Publisher but getting them to learn these new, more robust programs would again go over like . . . Why Broderbund didn't include a conversion program is beyond me. Rolling back the win 8.1 update is pretty complicated and not something I want to have to go through just for this . . .

Update-There is a workaround available from Broderbund tech support that seems to be working, it is a multi-step process but we seem to be able to now open/use it on 8.1-hopefully all features of the program work.
Tanya
4.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
Update: After explaining the problem, I was given a full refund. The seller did not have to do that since the problem was with the functionality of the software. That is great customer service. I will not hesitate to purchase from this seller again. 4 star review is for the seller, not the product.

Apparently, the maker no longer supports this software. I created a calendar and was unable to save it as a PDF. It just froze and did not progress. I tried switching to Abobe PDF but the resulting pdf did not have the numbers on the calendar pages except for the last page. Useless software. Was going to return it but... this is the seller's policy on returns

Items must be in new condition Items must be returned with all original packaging and accessories Media items (for example, movies, music, video games, and software) must be unopened and still in their plastic wrap Musical instruments, televisions, and consumer electronics must have a UPC or serial number 20% Restocking fee applies all returns and $5.89 minimum our S&H will be deducted and return S&H is not refundable it will be deducted. Unless item is defective or mistake was on our part. Your refund request will be processed instantly.

Total waste of time and money.

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