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that binds Adobe Creative Suite programs together into one cohesive unit with shared
tools. Bridge allows you to search, sort, filter, manage, and process image files one at a
time or in batches. You can also use Bridge to do the following: create new folders; re-
name, move, delete and group files; edit metadata; rotate images; create web galleries and
contact sheets; and run batch commands. You can also import files from your digital cam-
era and view file information and metadata.
Exploring Adobe Programs
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Creative Suite is an integrated collection of programs that work
together to help you create designs in print, on the web, or on mobile
devices. Adobe's Creative Suite comes in different editions with dif-
ferent combinations of Adobe programs. The main programs for print
design include InDesign and Acrobat Professional; for graphic design
the programs include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks; for video
and sound design the programs include Premiere Professional, After
Effects Professional, Encore, and Soundbooth; and for web design the
programs include Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and
Contribute.
Working Together with Adobe Programs
When you install Adobe Creative Suite or a stand-alone Adobe pro-
gram, you also get additional Adobe programs—Bridge, Camera Raw
plug-in, Media Encoder, Extension Manager, and ExtendScript
Toolkit—to help you perform specific jobs such as managing files and
program extensions and testing files for mobile devices.
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge is a file management/batching program that manages
and processes images while you work. To use Bridge, click Browse in
Bridge on the File menu or the Go to Bridge button on the Applica-
tions bar within an Adobe CS product or from the desktop use the Start
menu (Win) or the App folder (Mac).
Camera Raw Plug-In
The Camera Raw plug-in—available in Adobe Bridge, Adobe Pho-
toshop, and other Adobe programs—allows you to open and process
with fine control RAW image formats (not processed, also known as
digital negatives) produced by digital cameras. Raw image formats are
