| Feature | Implementation in Fireworks CS6 | | :--- | :--- | | | Live, editable paths, points, and strokes. | | Bitmap Objects | Editable pixels, selection tools, and brushes. | | Rasterization | On-demand. Vectors remain vectors until a bitmap operation (e.g., blur, eraser) is applied, at which point they are rasterized locally, not globally. | | Live Filters | Non-destructive effects (Drop Shadow, Bevel, Gaussian Blur) applied to vectors or bitmaps, modifiable anytime. |

| Feature | Fireworks CS6 | Photoshop CS6 | Illustrator CS6 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | PNG (with metadata) | PSD | AI | | Multiple Pages | Yes | No (Artboards limited) | Yes (Artboards) | | Multiple States (Rollovers) | Yes | No | No | | 9-Slice Scaling | Native | No (requires manual work) | No | | CSS Export | Excellent (shapes, gradients) | Basic (limited to layers) | Poor | | Text Handling | Basic | Good | Excellent | | Bitmap Editing | Moderate | Excellent | Minimal | | Vector Drawing | Good | Moderate | Excellent | | CMYK Support | No | Yes | Yes |