# QuarkXPress Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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QuarkXPress

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of QuarkXPress

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.0

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

ME

Melinda E

Designer, ownerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“QuarkXPress is a powerful, professional desktop publishing tool that continues to be relevant for designers and publishers who want control, flexibility, and the choice between perpetual licenses and subscriptions.“

December 15, 2025

JG

Jim G

PresidentNewspapers, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I have the need to interface with some legacy systems that my customers are still using and having the old ones you bought meant you weren't looking at the updates. “

December 17, 2025

ME

Melinda E

Designer, ownerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It offers strong layout and typography tools, flexible export options, and the ability to handle complex projects such as books and interactive publications with ease.“

December 15, 2025

MD

Martin D

ChairmanArts and Crafts, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Owning a perpetual license currently practically requires a maintenance plan which is substantionally more costly than the subscription model.“

December 15, 2025

ME

Melinda E

Designer, ownerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Its strengths lie in layout precision, book and flipbook export capabilities, and robust design tools — with generally positive customer support and a mature feature set.“

December 15, 2025

PC

Pauline C

PresidentDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Sometimes I can't save a document - the alert says I do not have permission, so I just change the name of the document. “

December 15, 2025

RN

Robin N

Sole TraderGraphic Design, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It has the ability to move pages around which no other software is able to do , this means that if a page is in the wrong place then it is so easy to move it, plus having a list showing all the pages means it is possible to keep track on the overal size of the document.“

December 15, 2025

CK

Caroline K

OwnerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Its learning curve can be steeper for those used to Adobe tools, and the limited integration with widely used platforms makes collaboration and file sharing less smooth.“

September 3, 2025

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Chadsey L.  
Marketing Manager  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I wish it were like it used to be, simple...reliable...the best."

January 20, 2018

4.0

Good sleep, less stress, a peaceful work week..... Oh I thought you said benefits from using this software.

Pros

First, their customer support for this product is incredible. Hands down some of the best people working with this company, and knowledgable. There is also an online community behind this software that is wonderful and can usually get you where you want to go if you need help. Also the facebook group continues to grow and thrive and the company is pretty involved with keeping the quark world up to date on progress and resources. Ok the software is pretty wonderful and through the years we continue to choose Quark for book/media publishing over other products that we use more frequently day to day with other media because Quark just has always gotten the job done and done well. That still is the case for a couple specific purposes, like brochure and booklet printing, we use Quark for because most of the tools throughout the years have remained the same. And they make simple what other products cause hair-loss over. Quark not being a subscription based media creation software is the bee's knees!! And the ability and power of all the software can do for the price is pretty great!!

Cons

Over the years, they have tried to do too much in too little of time to compete but they have failed short. In the past Quark was an incredible software and the value was through the roof, but sadly that is not the case anymore. Focusing on becoming a software for producing cross-platform media and new media has taken away from their bread and butter of being the go to software for book and print media publishing over the years. The tools available, advancements and attention to their original staples of print publishing have lacked. PDFs are an area serious attention needs to be given, without having to purchase or use 3rd party integrations. Yearly updates should not have to be purchased or at least discounted much more significantly, especially considering the incompatibility of working between different years of Quark. Saving to a previous version is a must, that I which would come back, without expensive 3rd party software.

Review Source

SH

Steve H.  
Chief Designer  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Quark: At Both Ends of the Spectrum"

December 15, 2025

4.0

Positive experience with the software. I have over thirty years of documents to show for that experience. That keeps me kind of locked in. Negative experience with marketing and customer service (not tech support--haven't used it or needed it until a few years ago.

Pros

I have used QuarkXPress for over thirty years, and I appreciate the precision with which I can design documents and visually appealing designs and flyers. No guesswork. In the old days we used the acronym WYSIWYG, and with Quark in 1993 that was a dream come true: What I Saw Is What I Got!

Cons

Customer service has been pitiful. The experience of writing about a problem and getting no answer except "If you do not respond to this email within 24 hours this case will be closed" has become quite common in the past few years. No solutions, not even an attempt at a solution. Just thank you for your question and now the case is closed. Marketing and sales and customer service don't talk. Otherwise I wouldn't receive more announcements and sales pitches to get Quark 2026 NOW! when I just purchased it a few days ago. It sure would have been nice to have a steady stream of upgrades that allowed me to open previous versions. It's only in the past few years that the "Legacy Converter" has worked, and that intermittently. As another example: I live in Germany. My native language is English. I receive emails in both languages. Why?? I'd really prefer English. I even had a phone call a few weeks ago which I expected would be in English, but the representative (in India) wanted to speak German--well, OK. This invitation to write a review came to me in German, and when I clicked the link: Surprise! It's English. So here I am, writing in English.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

Because I had used it for ten years already in 2003, and I was uncertain about InDesign's permanence and usefulness.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Steve, we appreciate your feedback and are looking into this.

OV

Olivier V.  
Polyvalent  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One day, after too many errors, I will probably leave."

December 15, 2025

3.0

I have been using Xpress since the very first versions, so this review comes from long-term, real-world use, not a short trial. Value for money The product works well, but it is clearly overpriced compared to competitors. Each year, I ask myself why I keep paying that much for features that are now widely available elsewhere for less. The value proposition has not improved at the same pace as the price. Customer support This is one of the weakest points. Support is slow, often unhelpful, and inefficient. When issues arise, especially billing-related ones, resolving them takes too much time and energy. Responses feel generic and disconnected from the actual problem. Security No major security issues on my side. The platform feels stable and reliable in daily use. Image editing Image editing is solid and has been one of the strengths since the early versions. It does what it promises and remains efficient for professional use. User interface The interface is generally good and familiar to long-time users. However, it has not evolved enough to justify the pricing strategy. It feels more maintained than truly improved. Marketing and branding This is where frustration grows. The commercial policy is poor, especially around subscriptions. I have experienced payment and billing errors, including an annual subscription not being renewed automatically, which created unnecessary disruptions. These issues seriously damage trust. Book and flipbook creation Still one of the best aspects of the product. Creation tools are effective and reliable, and this is the main reason I keep using Xpress. Overall opinion I am satisfied with the product itself and have been using it for years. However, it is too expensive, the support is weak, and the commercial and billing practices are frustrating. Every year, I seriously consider switching to a competitor. So far, inertia and habit have kept me here. One day, after too many errors, I will probably leave.

Pros

•Strong toolset for image editing. •Excellent book and flipbook creation. •Stable product overall (no major security concerns in my experience). •Familiar, efficient interface once you’re used to it.

Cons

•Very expensive compared to competitors. •Customer support is slow and ineffective. •Billing/payment issues (e.g., annual subscription not renewed automatically). •Poor commercial policy / pricing approach that hurts trust.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback Olivier - we’ll use it to improve!

JM

Jeff M.  
Art Director-Photographer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXPress is Solid Prepress Design and Production"

December 15, 2025

5.0

QuarkXPess has remained our agency go to software for all things and we appreciate the minimal interface changes that keep us productive year after year and with various employees.

Pros

Interface has remained consistent since I started using it in 1993. Tools remain easy to find despite changes and advances to the software over time.

Cons

Being we have thousands of publishing fonts, the recent years of font interface has slowed to get through scroll and a large gap of space exists from left side of font names to the arrows many inches across to get to their styles. This seems clunky compared to past years having a snappy tight font scroll. Snap to Guides is not as precise as past years.

Alternatives considered

[Affinity Publisher](https://www.capterra.com/p/229592/Affinity-Publisher/)[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

Smoothest and most professional publishing interface

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for the review Jeff!

MB

Martin B.  
Director  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quark remains superior for trained Art Directors/GD's, but there's catches."

December 15, 2025

4.0

I have been using Quark since the very first versions. It remains the gold-standard in my book for those who actually learned graphics - points - picas - actual type design -- not just making stuff with software. It remains superior to the even-more bloatware of Adobe. That said, Quark has itself become bloated and has rearranged the menus and such - causing us to have to constantly re-learn how to do things that were once more straightforward. Despite the ways of the roving herds — I don't want to sit and give myself carpal tunnel click-clicking drop down menus when the old-style command-shift-F (e.g.) and a few tab keys to enter a value works with half the effort. At this stage, I am investigating whether all that re-learning would be better applied toward one of the freeware/open source options, which achieve essentially the same goals, but with a learning curve, put the user back in a driver's seat (albeit less attractive GUI) as opposed to navigating all these noisy interfaces. I \*wish\* Quark came with 2 modes: basic - for those who aren't trained graphics people and want to just make 'stuff' with software; and Pro - where the whole thing launches in a scaled-back mode, reinstating the quick keys and dialog-boxes, and is paired way down on all these menus and popups and tabbed toolbars.

Pros

Quark is still the only superior graphics software (Sorry not sorry Adobe) that allows typesetting for traditional graphic design. However, there are cons.

Cons

1\. the interface has become unrecognizable and completely over-bloated in an effort to compete with Adobe. We used to KNOW all the quick keys for efficient working. I want to design my layouts, not have layers of unnecessary click-clicks and menu pull-downs to do what was once more straightforward. - 2. The CONSTANT "updates" are absolutely off-putting and NAGWARE to the point I had to find a way to disable the updater. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Sometimes multiple times per day this thing is auto-launching and driving you nuts. 3. Subscriptions are overpriced (as is with all software these days). You used to buy a version - it was yours. Features dictated whether you upgraded or not. Now, it's just an endless cycle of "upgrades" and fees. - 4. The registration is OVERKILL. Constant checks (via said updater) and seems like the purchase is through a third-party, while you can't launch the software without a user-password login. (Haven't tried but wonder what happens if you're offline in an airport, trying to work). 5. I don't ever want a notification from Quark, or any other work software. Ever.

Alternatives considered

[Scribus](https://www.capterra.com/p/230120/Scribus/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

I've been using for over 20 years and didn't want a learning curve at this time.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback Martin - we’ll use it to improve.

JG

Jim G.  
President  
Newspapers  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXPress does the work I need it to do."

December 17, 2025

5.0

I have used QuarkXPress since the early 90's and have seen it's services grow and change. I am a print and online publisher and appreciate the versatility it has for doing what I need to and for verifying image formats such as CMYK, font status and more.

Pros

Quark lets me do the work I need to do in fewer steps with less difficulties than Indesign. It lets me work with legacy fonts more easily than some other programs and ability to quickly and easily format text and move images to fit spaces is easy to do. The working palate selection lets me do these things more easily and with fewer clicks between palates compared to some other programs.

Cons

I liked having the option to buy it in the old days as compared to the subscription method. I have the need to interface with some legacy systems that my customers are still using and having the old ones you bought meant you weren't looking at the updates. We really could use a properly functioning document converter that would allow us to work with versions as far back as Quark 6 and or older versions of indesign. Then you'd know you could get things open. The current document converter just doesn't work.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

I can work better and faster because the toolbar layout options are grouped better. I also appreciate that QuarkXPress doesn't make me re-purchase fonts that give warnings. Adobe does. There are legacy fonts that I bought that are now owned by Adobe. I can't output the document I make there without having to re-purchase the fonts that I already previously paid for. AND Adobe's new version of the font sometimes will make the document's text reflow. QuarkXPress will give me a warning but I can still output or save my document without having to rebuy the font or have any text reflow issues.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your detailed review Jim!

DW

Dave W.  
Graphic Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Long-time User"

December 15, 2025

4.0

I have used QuarkXPress since its first iteration. Each upgrade has added more features. Over all, my experience with QuarkXPress has been positive. The software is powerful and kept up-to-date. However, using the software today, I need to often work around dozens of features that I don't need (and quite frankly don't understand) to complete my page layouts for print. It would be nice to see a more streamlined interface and feature set. But I use the software everyday and find it quite reliable, and it has definitely given me every tool I need to complete my work for over 30 years.

Pros

I like the ease-of-use and appreciate the many typographic tools available for precise copy fitting.

Cons

The licensing and activation of the product is cumbersome and confusing. There is one site where I purchase the product and can track my purchases, and then I need to go to another site and log in again to see my serials and activation information.

Alternatives considered

[Affinity Publisher](https://www.capterra.com/p/229592/Affinity-Publisher/)[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

We have used QuarkXPress for a long time and have many legacy files.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Dave!

BA

Brian A.  
Operations Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Desktop publishing at it's finest"

December 15, 2025

4.0

Quark is easy to understand and feature rich. Each years upgrades keep adding to it's list of advantages.

Pros

Easy to understand without long instructions. Features for all types of publishing work. Quick startup and document loading.

Cons

I've had crash problems up until recently. Seemed to happen when just scrolling or minor movements. Now about to upgrade and a little worried.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

Ease of understanding, price, and features best for my company.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Brian!

AA

Ara A.  
Illustrator and Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Long Lasting Reliability"

December 15, 2025

5.0

Quark Xpress is clearly excellence in product capabilities. For me, as a designer I had over 36 years of experience . They were there in the transition period from hand-cut Ruby Lift “Print Ready” boards. Each page numbered and laid out-with the little registration marks for multiple ink color separations. I remember stacks of boards to create simple newsletters and booklets to letterhead designs. Those were the days where typesetter’s-were crucial for a designers like me. Especially if you wanted the latest font options. Very memorable times, lol!

Pros

I’m a “Quark Lifer” since the late 80’s. It’s my go to create pages easily! The technology has always kept up with the best of the best tools to create amazing documents, posters, books and an array of marketing materials.

Cons

Only thing that comes to mind, is the common issue with any technology, not long enough support for older versions of their software.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

Grew up with Quark and it so user friendly for me. I’ve tried other software and just didn’t feel confident the way Quark makes me feel.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Ara, great to see you have been a loyal user to QuarkXPress!

Aleksandar D.  
CEO  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Old-timer in prepress industry with interactive make-up"

April 9, 2022

4.0

In general I am satisfied. It works very stabile. Output - pdf output - is perfect for prepress, HTML5 site of publication is excellent and work as soon as you drop it on ftp server.

Pros

If you work on book, or you need HTML5 or android/iPhone version of your publication, without additional costs, choose QuarkXPress. In one program you can do everything you need to satisfy your publishing needs. But, if you need more "artistic" look of your publication, Adobe and Affinity suites, even Corel, are better solutions.

Cons

It is slow as slow as you hardisk, not your CPU or graphic card. QuarkXPress use too many time more hd than memory cache. Second "least" is price, and it cost too much, and there are no upgrade for 50% or more offs.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

Reason for choosing QuarkXPress

Adobe was too pricely. Cores was too slow, and cannot handle documents with great number of pages, and we than choose QuarkXPress.

Switched from

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

Indesign became too pricely, and I switch... after few years, Quark price politics are not good, and I switch again - to Affinity suite.

Review Source

RR

Rachel R.  
Book design and layout  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent book layout app"

December 15, 2025

5.0

I've had no major problems with Quark in years, and quite good customer support options--both of major importance.

Pros

Gives me excellent control--MUCH finer control over typography than InDesign. Still has option for permanent license, which is extremely important for any freelancer. And has very good customer support--again, a stark contrast with Adobe.

Cons

The price is on the high side, considering the price of stand-alone InDesign (which does come with access to a free font library, which Quark does not).

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thanks for your feedback Rachel!

CK

Caroline K.  
Owner  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The power of QuarkXpress "

September 3, 2025

5.0

Offers a high level of control and precision, especially in typography and page layout. Its interface is customizable, letting you arrange tools and palettes to fit my workflow. It helps me produce professional, print-ready output with reliable color management. The software also supports both print and digital design, giving flexibility for projects ranging from magazines and books to interactive content. Overall, it combines power and flexibility, making it a strong tool for me as I value detail and creative control.

Pros

QuarkXPress features a clean, customizable interface that streamlines creative workflows. Its intuitive palettes and precise layout tools balance power with ease of use, giving designers flexibility and efficiency.

Cons

While offering powerful control and precision, feels more traditional and less streamlined than newer design software. Its learning curve can be steeper for those used to Adobe tools, and the limited integration with widely used platforms makes collaboration and file sharing less smooth.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

September 4, 2025

Thanks Caroline for your feedback. We appreciate it!

MM

Maria M.  
owner  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Makes life run so much smoother"

December 15, 2025

4.0

We've been using Quark for over 26 years and our company productivity has improved each year. It seems to be a good fit for our business.

Pros

Quark XPress has been user friendly and a great value for the production of our monthly publication.

Cons

Wish our graphics team had more time for additional training to learn all of the tools and short cuts. Wish the cost wasn't so expensive.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thanks for your review Maria!

RN

Robin N.  
Sole Trader  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Quark XPress Experiance"

December 15, 2025

5.0

I have used Quark for the past forty plus years for all my document production needs and it the very best to use when creating documents.

Pros

Quark is the most important document production software that exists. Using it makes the production of documents have the correct style and presentation that shows that a professional job has been achieved. It has the ability to move pages around which no other software is able to do , this means that if a page is in the wrong place then it is so easy to move it, plus having a list showing all the pages means it is possible to keep track on the overal size of the document.

Cons

The new 2025 Version layout has been made more complicated to find the various features that are need to produce a document, previous access to facilities was far easier to find and use.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks Robin! Appreciate your review.

mL

mick L.  
Owner  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXpess User Friendy"

December 15, 2025

5.0

Having used this gem since its inception it's always my first choice graphics package. The upgrades always add value and productivity enhancements to an already great package. I intend to use QuarkXpress for the forseable future on all my projects.

Pros

Ease of use and tasks made simple whatever the workload. Have created numerous projects and the conversion to .pdf for print is perfect.

Cons

Conversion of eps files sometime does not convert totally when I import from Adobe software and convert to line but if I leave as original I have no problems.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Mick!

TB

Tom B.  
Design Director  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple DTP software with High Quality outputs"

December 15, 2025

5.0

I have used quark for many years. The software has kept its core focus over the years. whilst adding useful features that enhance the user experience. Allowing me to do most of company branding and marketing from one piece of software. This offers value for money for the company. When ever I have had issues the customer support team have got managed to fixed these and get me up and running quickly.

Pros

Simple to use and set up. Progressive updates each quarter which keep the software relevant for the ever changing digital landscape.

Cons

I generally love the software, however it would be great to have a interactive database to hints and tips.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thanks for your feedback Tom!

JS

Judy S.  
VP  
Printing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Graphic Designer"

December 15, 2025

5.0

Overall, it is outstanding with no discernible issues. I would strongly endorse its use. We utilize it consistently as a substitute for InDesign.

Pros

I have been utilizing it since its initial release several years ago. It is remarkably user-friendly and not complicated at all.

Cons

I wished it still had the borders to select from. Also if It would facilitate print separations when generating a PDF document.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Judy!

HC

Holly C.  
Owner and Graphic Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Still a relevant graphic design layout program"

December 15, 2025

4.0

I've been a loyal user of Quark for over 25 years - it has been a consistent program overall for graphic designers and I still think it's great. The updates are useful, and not just visually overhauling the program so everything just looks different and is harder to familiarize yourself.

Pros

User friendly page layout system, familiarity with tools, ability to export as different file formats

Cons

compatability issues sometimes with Adobe Illustrator - wish that was more seamless; occasional issues with fonts

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks Holly, appreciate your feedback.

GL

Gerardo L.  
Owner  
Printing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quark 2026 Review"

January 5, 2026

4.0

I have been with Quark Express since I guess it was version 4 or 5. I like the software. It is easy to manage.

Pros

Graphic Creation. Ease of saving as a PDF or JPEG/PNG files. Simplicity of the features. Nothing that complicated to learn.

Cons

It keeps "Not responding." Especially when selecting fonts. Then it takes a long time if you wait. I have to close Quark and reopen again to make sure it resets.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 7, 2026

Thanks for your review Gerardo!

MW

Malcolm W.  
Owner  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Malc's QuarkXpress Review"

December 15, 2025

5.0

Has always been a brilliant product. I've been using QuarkXpress since 1980s and is STILL the best choice for producing professional documents.

Pros

Never too many changes after an upgrade! It's always software which has adapted to new technology. Customer Support is first class!!

Cons

The updated "Table" workings re not as intuitive in my opinion. A few instances of crashes after using Font Styles within Tables.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

We appreciate your feedback, thanks Malcolm!

CH

Clifford H.  
Graphic Design  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My preferred design tool for many years"

February 11, 2025

3.0

It’s helped me have a career in design for many years, which is great, but see my notes above re: cost.

Pros

I’ve been using it since it first came out circa 1990. I greatly prefer its layout and functions compared to its competitors, which I find ‘clunky’ by comparison. It lets me design things quickly and easily.

Cons

Two things; it would be great to be able to ‘switch off’ all the unwanted functions; I’m a book cover designer and 85 percent of the functions aren’t needed for what I do. The other gripe is the price; years ago you could go for several years without needing to upgrade but now it’s an annual subscription, which is costly. Or, as I’ve used Quark for so long, it would be nice to get sizeable discounts in the future.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

February 13, 2025

Hi Clifford, thanks for your review we appreciate your feedback.

KW

Karen W.  
President  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love Personalizing Holiday Cards"

December 30, 2025

5.0

Have been a longstanding user of QuarkXPress over its many iterations. Very loyal to Quark as a result.

Pros

How I could personalize the message through graphic creation and image editing. Also love the various features offered.

Cons

Am a tried and true user. Have used Quark for years. Don't have any cons to share. Welcome new features with each updated release.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Karen!

JL

Jean L.  
President  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Bravo, Quark XPress"

December 15, 2025

5.0

Quark XPress software is easy to use, intuitive, and versatile. It has been my go-to program for decades.

Pros

Quark XPress offers everything I want in a design program at a reasonable cost. It has excellent and sophisticated typographic and design capabilities.

Cons

I cannot think of anything I don't like about QuarkXPress. It does everything I need to create effective and compelling layouts.

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Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Jean!

WC

William C.  
President  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "no prepress issues"

February 11, 2025

5.0

Used it for over 20 years. works great and no prepress issues.

Pros

ease in page layout - use it to produce a monthly magazine.

Cons

crashes (2022 version) - maybe because I am using an older version on IOS Catalina?

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Response from Quark Software

February 18, 2025

Thanks for your review William, if you need any support with this please reach out to our team -https://www.quark.com/support

RM

Roy M.  
Editor  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Well done Quark"

February 11, 2025

5.0

We've used Quark for over ten years and I'm quite pleased with it.

Pros

Quark is easy to use after a brief learning period, and I'm able to create some great looking pages without having a ton of graphics experience.

Cons

I've never been able to make the tables feature work, and end up building those manually.

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Response from Quark Software

February 18, 2025

Thanks for your review Roy, great to see that QuarkXPress has helped you with your graphics experience.