ACD Systems Press Release

ACD Systems Launches FotoSlate™ 4 Photo Print Studio

New Photo Wizards and Scrapbook-Style Templates Provide Unlimited Creative Possibilities for Preserving and Sharing Memories

VICTORIA, British Columbia – June 1, 2005 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), makers of ACDSee™ photo management software and Canvas™ technical illustration software, announced today the launch of FotoSlate 4 Photo Print Studio, the newest version of its award-winning photo printing software for photo and scrapbooking enthusiasts. Using ACD’s industry-leading digital imaging experience, FotoSlate 4 Photo Print Studio provides users with a digital craft room to construct page layouts, sort photos, apply quick edits and special effects, and print high-quality photos.

FotoSlate’s new photo album wizards and frame templates allow users to design and experiment with unlimited photo and scrapbook-style page layouts. New image templates can turn simple photos into dramatic vignettes using star, heart, ovals and circular shapes for easy layout placement. These popular shapes can also be used as stand-alone journaling templates. FotoSlate’s customizable calendar wizard provides users with the flexibility to personalize calendars by adding birthdays, anniversaries or even fun comments.

New menu options in FotoSlate make it easier for users to manage and sort photos by name, size, type or date.  The program also reduces the need to search for duplicate images in a specific project. Once an image is selected, FotoSlate creates an overlay that marks all images used for that specific layout.

FotoSlate enables users to add dimension and customize page backgrounds by adding different colors, textures or images. The program’s innovative free-hand rotating feature effortlessly adds dynamic effects to projects. Users can then save their favorite creative projects or layout concepts as PDF documents for future reference or to share with others.

“ACD Systems recognizes the continuing growth rate of at-home printing,” says Doug Vandekerkhove, chairman, chief executive officer and president of ACD Systems. “We design products, such as FotoSlate 4 Photo Print Studio, that provide at-home users with easy and flexible tools to create professional and memorable results.”

James Latham, now responsible for marketing at ACD Systems, adds, “This product is the latest in our series of targeted digital photo-oriented concepts extending the capabilities of photo enthusiasts, and complementing our strong ACDSee user base.”

Pricing and Availability
The full version of FotoSlate 4 Photo Print Studio is available in English for $29.99 (USD) or $19.99 (USD) for the upgrade from FotoSlate 3. For more information visit our website at www.ACDSYSTEMS.com. 

About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA) is one of the world’s leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program.  ACD has delivered value to a global marketplace through Internet distribution and through partnerships with manufacturers and developers.  ACD has millions of consumer and business users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies.  For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com. 

ACD, ACD Systems and ACDSee are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. are used under license by ACD Systems of America, Inc. Canvas is a trademark or registered trademark of ACD Systems of America, Inc. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems of America, Inc. are used under license by ACD Systems Ltd.