# 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.

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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 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!

HY

Hannah Y.  
Director  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A fully comprehensive programme "

January 9, 2026

5.0

I use it daily for my work in graphics and print. I rarely have issues and it handles complex projects.

Pros

Quark Xpress is a fully comprehensive piece of software used by industry professionals. It offers good value for businesses and has great customer service if you need any king of help.

Cons

Learning the new features after an update can take time but tutorials are available online. There’s always something new to learn!

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 12, 2026

Thanks for your review Hannah!

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 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 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 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 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!

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 . 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. 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 .

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!

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!

PH

Pamela H.  
owner designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXPress fan"

December 19, 2025

5.0

Have happily used it for long years. My works requires that I also have the Adobe package, but I'm always defaulting to Quark when I don't have to use the other.

Pros

Works smoothly creating multi-page documents with lots of text, images. Very intuitive. Always quick and easy to set material up and make changes. Much happier cropping images in this program.

Cons

Not a fan of the subscription service. I never found a need to upgrade constantly and would prefer to use it as is for at least a couple years

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks Pamela for your review!

IG

Ian G.  
Managing Director  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quark Express - QED"

December 24, 2025

5.0

I have always found Quark Express intuitive to work with plus great "personal" customer service available if needed.

Pros

Quark Express has always been the standard design software in my view and always has been, it really works well for designers that want to think for themselves rather than being lead by increasing AI tech.

Cons

The save button being to close to the don't save button as with one slight misjudgement all can go wrong embarrassingly quickly!

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your feedback Ian!

BJM

Barbara Jean M.  
CEO  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Worth the price. Great support."

December 15, 2025

5.0

Very good. I've been using Quark since the first edition. It was tough to learn in the beginning but it makes sense after you figure it out. It's much more professional than any other program.

Pros

Easy to use once you learn it. The updates typically make sense, especially if you've been using it since the first edition (decades ago!).

Cons

Some of the stuff they used to have, like certificate borders, are gone. Those were very handy. There are some things they took out that shouldn't have been taken out but i can work around those.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

Thanks for the positive review Barbara!

wB

william B.  
IT  
Publishing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "solid tool for publishers"

December 16, 2025

4.0

Overall solid and dependable, particularly for print publishing and editorial layouts. good tool that rewards time invested in learning it, even if it doesn’t feel as streamlined or trendy as newer alternatives. For traditional publishing environments, it holds its own

Pros

powerful for long-form, print-focused layouts, especially when working with complex typograhy and precise page control. I really appreciated its stability with large files and the depth of professional publishing tools that feel tailored for experienced designers. Once youre comfortable with it, it’s very efficient for high-volume production work

Cons

pretty steep learning curve, especially if you’re coming from more modern or intuitive design tools. Some pats of the interface feel a little dated, and certain workflows take more steps than they probably should. Collaboration features also lag behind what many cloud-based competitors now offer.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review William!

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.

BG

Barry G.  
President  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I fell in love with XP 1x in 1985!"

February 11, 2025

5.0

Fabulous—for more years than I care to remember, only because it reminds me of how old I am (82 and counting)!

Pros

I've been using Quark XPress since version 1x on my second-generation Mac with 8KB, starting in 1985! \*\*\* Some years later, I tried Adobe In-Design, but immediately went back to using XP—and never left! \*\*\* In my former life, before retiring in 2004, I was editor and publisher of dozens of newsletters, calendars, and special publications, and XP never failed to provide me with wonderful finished products. These days, I use it mostly for writing and simple projects, but wouldn't dream of using anything other than XP.

Cons

I've been wracking my brain, and can't think of a thing! Oh, wait: When I bring up a new project it comes up full screen, so I need to take 2 seconds to adjust the screen size! Trust me, that's a miniscule price to pay for an amazing product!!!

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

February 18, 2025

Thanks so much for your review Barry. Glad to hear that you have been a loyal user to QuarkXPress.

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 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!

MR

Margo R.  
Sr Graphic Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXPress receives an A+"

December 15, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with has been very positive. I've used Quark for over 20+ years and it has always been very consistent.

Pros

I love using , it never fails me; it is very easy to use and very consistent. I love it.

Cons

Nothing. I have no cons to list about . I have used it for over 20 years and it remains consistent.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

December 16, 2025

We appreciate your feedback, thanks Margo!

TS

Thom S.  
Art director  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The standard all imitators are based on"

February 12, 2025

5.0

It’s the standard all imitators are based on

Pros

I’ve been using quark for over 30 years.. the fine tuning of text is exceptional!

Cons

Not being able to increase leading by 1/10th points is annoying

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

February 18, 2025

Thanks for your review Thom.

CW

Cecelia W.  
not applicable  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Long, comfortable experience with good tool"

March 20, 2025

5.0

We have been Quark users, probably since there was Quark. We started out with an Apple C? computer, using Quickdraw, and the narrowest line possible was 1 pt. We had to buy a book on postscript and go into the program to produce thin lines. Not sure when we moved to Quark, but I do remember purchasing a Mac Quadra, and the combo of that and quark made it possible to complete a job quoted at 40 hrs down to 5 hours. At the time, did hospital flowsheets (new concept at the time), and needed to use all the tools available at the time to create clear and logical clinical information flow, largest possible entry spaces coupled with unscrunched clear text, attractive headings, and so on, while meeting common hospital forms requirements. Business always in the black, which I think had 3 main drivers: my personal knowledge/experience, Mac computers, and Quark. As life moved on, used Quark for a variety of academic purposes: word processing (several major papers), study guides personal and sold (great for logical flow, useful graphics), dimensional drawings, and, as always for forms to track information. Currently, have campground info (pertinent to us), chest freezer inventory, backpack content checklist (by compartment)...all of which can be done using other programs, but it is nice to fine tune for convenience.

Pros

versatility, from professional to personal needs stays up to date, very important with continuing leaps and bounds in technology

Cons

steep learning curve, but necessary to retain maximum user flexibility I think I was happy to see ongoing improvements in word processing, minimizing need for other programs

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

April 4, 2025

Thanks Cecelia, we appreciate your feedback.

PC

Peter C.  
Director  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My preferred app for desktop publishing "

February 11, 2025

4.0

I've been using Quark Xpress for over 30 years and it's my preferred app for desktop publishing (and more!). I find it very logical, it uses terms associated with typography, and I find it a very professional app to use.

Pros

I feel I'm using a professional app when I use Quark XPress.

Cons

I don't like the little buttons in the measurements panel. They can be too small to see sometimes. I preferred it when those functions were in the menu bar and/or accessible by quick keys. This is why I now give Quark a 4 star review and not 5.

Review Source

Response from Quark Software

February 18, 2025

Glad you have been using QuarkXPress for over 30 years. Thanks for your review Peter.

LT

Laura T.  
Office Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QuarkXPress Review"

December 17, 2025

5.0

I have been using as part of my job for over 20 years, and it is very easy to use and pretty much self explanatory.

Pros

I like to be able to create any flyer I would like. With the fonts it is easy using is easy.

Cons

There is nothing that I can currently think of to write that is my least favorite feature in .

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Response from Quark Software

January 5, 2026

Thanks for your review Laura!

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.