Adobe FireWorks is a great tool, but for these days, there are programs that can perfectly replace to this well-known Adobe application that finally in May 2013, Adobe itself announced that it would be discontinued.
Below you will find 9 tools that can perfectly replace the gap left by FireWorks and that surely they will be able to surprise you by how well designed they are.
Sketch 3
Sketch is a design tool for Mac. Sketch has been created for modern graphic designers and this is demonstrated in every corner of the application.
Supports multiple pages, advanced options to export layers in any size or very powerful features like shared styles or symbols. The vector tools are powerful and you can buy them for $ 79.
Project Evolve UI
EvolveUI is an application for highly experienced designers, architects and web developers. EvolveIU is an interface built on a suite of tools for design and an API for Linux, PC and Mac.
May create vector objects and apply object styles that work through browsers, to even bring your prototype.
Scale
Skala is a program for Mac with a user interface and a tool for render-quality icon design and a good mix of vector, bitmap and 3D skills. It will be available by the end of this year.
Gravit
Gravit is a free design app and that has been created from scratch with an emphasis on versatility, fluidity and elegance.
The most complex designs can be created from its robust suite of tools and an environment that responds quickly to the user. Features like typography tools, or the proper use of a user interface that aims for efficiency.
Affinity Designer
We recently talked about this powerful tool for Mac. It is one of the more accurate vector design softwares and fast of the moment. Whether it's to work on websites, icons, or just designing a user interface.
antetype
Antetype is the first focused design and layering software in visual design, created by user interface designers. A fundamental tool to save time creating and optimizing user interface design prototypes.
GIMP
GIMP is the acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. A free and well-known program that solves tasks like photo retouching, image composition, and authoring. GIMP is created with the premise of being able to be extended through plugins.
Inkscape Draw Freely
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Whether you are an illustrator, designer or someone who needs to create some kind of vector image, Inkscape is the answer to your search.
Acorn
Acorn is a image editor for Mac OS x. Provides support for layers, masks, alphas, and gradients. It offers the possibility to import and export PSD files.