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Expression Web 4.0 Trials and License's

Owners of Expression Web 3.0 can upgrade for free to Expression Studio 4.0 Web Professional. Owners of Expression Studio 3.0 can upgrade for free to Expression Studio 4.0 Ultimate.

If you purchased Expression 3.0 from a store, provided you have Expression 3.0 installed on that computer, the full version will automatically be enabled for free.

*Due to licensing restrictions, the trial version does not have full functionality for Expression Encoder Pro.

Expression Studio Ultimate via MSDN Subscriptions

Expression Studio 4.0 is now available through a MSDN subscription. Expression Studio 4.0 Ultimate is included in the Ultimate level subscription and the Premium level comes with Expression Studio 4.0 Premium.

Expression Studio 4 Web Professional

Licensed users of the following products are eligible to upgrade:

Any Microsoft® Expression product
Any Adobe Creative Suite product
Any Microsoft Office product

Includes the following:

Expression Web + SuperPreview 4.0* - is an application to build standards based websites. If you want to build with PHP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX then Expression Web gives you the tools you need
Expression Encoder 4.0 - is an application for video encoding. An array of video file formats are yours to command or you can take screen capture. Make simple edits and choose from a range of player templates and publish rich media experiences with Microsoft Silverlight. .
Expression Design 4.0* - is a vector graphic editor. Use drawing tools to design vector based drawings

60-day trial of Expression Studio 4.0 Web Professional
Buy full version $149.95
Estimated Upgrade Price $79

Expression Studio 4 Ultimate

Licensed users of the following products are eligible to upgrade:

Any Microsoft® Expression product
Any Adobe Creative Suite product
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or later

Includes the following:

Expression Web + SuperPreview 4.0*
Expression Blend 4.0 - is an application to create rich interaction design. Behaviors, Visual State Manager, transition effects, and SketchFlow (Expression Blend 4 includes SketchFlow in Expression Studio 4 Ultimate product only), enables you to take full advantage of the underlying power of the platform. Rapid prototyping without writing code, 3D transformations, and pixel effects, such as blur, glow, ripple are just of the features that allow you create on a practical level as never before.
SketchFlow Expression 4.0 - SketchFlow prototype is a real WPF or Silverlight project which allows you to move forwards into production or use individual elements such resource library or Behaviors for another prototype.
Expression Encoder 4.0 Pro** - H.264 options are available only in Expression Encoder Pro, with the exception of the DreamSpark and MSDN versions of Expression Encoder Pro.
Expression Design 4.0*

60-day Trial of Expression Studio 4.0 Ultimate

Buy full version $599.95
Estimated Upgrade Price: $349

**You can buy Expression Encoder 4.0 Pro as a standalone product. Expression Encoder 4.0 is a free download. You can compare features of Expression Encoder 4.0 and Pro

Learn more about Expression Web Licensing and Upgrade Clarification [Updated 6/14]

Expression Web 3.0 Free trial

Expression Web 3.0 Free Trial is now available for download. The trial lasts for 60 days. Until you buy it and enter the key, the nag screen will appear. Expression Web 3.0 is available to pre-order at the present time.

Expression Web 3.0 (FULL VERSION ONLY NOT THE TRIAL) includes the following:

Expression Web 3.0 + SuperPreview for Expression Web
Expression Encoder 3.0
Expression Design 3.0

For Expression Web 3.0, the qualifications are:

Any Microsoft® Expression product
Any Adobe Creative Suite product
Any Microsoft Office product (for Expression Web 3.0) (includes FrontPage, SharePoint Designer)

If you have felt the need for a decent CSS editor within your web editor then look no further. If you would like error reporting at the drop of a hat then Expression Web is the bees knees.

Expression Studio 3.0

For Expression Studio 3.0, the qualifications are:

Any Microsoft® Expression product
Any Adobe Creative Suite product
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or later

Expression Design 3.0

Expression Design 3.0 is a professional illustration and graphic design tool that lets you build compelling elements for both Web and desktop application user interfaces.(Formerly known as Expression Graphic Designer). Download Expression Design 3.0 Trial

Expression Media

Expression Media 2.0 is a professional asset management tool to visually catalogue and organize all your digital assets for effortless retrieval and presentation. Expression Media is based on iView MediaPro. This is the industry standard cross-platform Digital Asset Management (DAM) tool for creative professionals.
Download Expression Media 2 Trial

Expression Blend 3.0 (now includes SketchFlow)

Expression Blend 3.0 + SketchFlow is the professional design tool to create engaging, Web-connected, user experiences for Windows. Formally known as Expression Interactive Designer that targets Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. Download the Expression Blend 3 + SketchFlow Trial

Expression Encoder 3.0

Expression Encoder 3.0 is not available for trial download but you can download Expression Encoder 3.0 it for free, this free version of Expression Encoder 3.0 does not include support for IIS Smooth Streaming and H.264 encoding. You will need to upgrade to obtain those features.

What's new in Microsoft Expression Web?

What's New in Microsoft Expression Web 1.0?

Don't get me wrong EW is a whole different ball game but inevitably we have to compare with FrontPage 2003 and previous versions.

From a quick glance you might think the menus have just been moved around but dig deeper and you will find a veritable treasure trove of goodies just waiting for you to find them.

Right Click in the Hyperlink Dialog Panes

In the Hyperlink Dialog box once again you can now right click and

Cut
Copy
Paste
Undo
Redo

Which is more than you could in FrontPage 2002, and not right click at all in FrontPage 2003. What's more not just in the Hyperlink Address box, take a look in the Text to Display and Screen Tip panes, you will find the same features there on the right click.

What's new with Expression Web 2.0?

Remembering the Logins is back for FTP, and the Page Include is in the Customize Commands, more help for PHP and there is more.

Expression Web Tips

On how to bring out the best in the program, with choice tips just for you.

Expression Web Tutorials

Giving in-depth help and advice on the best way to use the features within the program.

Expression Web links

Expression Web links to resources and help sites, to give you a greater variety and range of assistance than you thought possible and all free no less. We list all Microsoft and Third party links that we can find and update them regularly. With a full listing of all Microsoft MVPs for FrontPage and Visual Developer - Expression

Expression Web Addons

Expression Web Addons, Addins and Plugins that support and enhance your website design editor experience. If it's not in the program yet, you can bet a developer is thinking of it.

Express your Wish List for Expression Web.

Expression Web Ebooks

Expression Web Tips Vol l Ebook
26 Original Expression Web tips for the low low launch price of $7

Expression Web Tips Vol ll Ebook
26 brand new EW Tips yet again priced at $7

Expression Web Tips Vol l and Vol ll
Bundled together at price not to missed for $13

Migrating from FrontPage to Expression Web Ebook
Learn how to transition with very little pain $29

Setting up Expression Web (FREE)
The essential ebook to read BEFORE you get started.

Setting up Expression Web 2.0 (FREE)
Avoid future problems and set up the right way now.

Setting up Expression Web 3.0 (FREE) New Revised July 2010
Changes to be noted, settings to be changed, do it the Right Way.

Setting up Expression Web 4.0 (FREE) New
More new features to configure, start as you mean to go on, the Right Way.

Expression Web Dynamic Web Templates Ebook (FREE)
The only ebook you need to make a head start with DWTs and to learn how to convert your site from the old code to the new.
New version now available v2.0

Expression Web Interviews

Would you like to know what the leading Expression Web professional designers think? Now is your chance to find out with our continuing tradition of interviewing web professionals for our readers. The Expression Web Interview questions are focused on Expression Web to give you insight into what the philosophies of the luminaries of the web design world are today.

Interviews include:

Expression Web User Interviews

Expression Web Interview with Cyndi Smith

Latest Interview:

Expression Web Interview with Ivan O'Donoghue

Expression Web Books

We recommend our favourite Expression Web Books by Cheryl D Wise, Microsoft MVP - Expression Web and Jim Cheshire

Expression Web DWTs

Free Expression Web Dynamic Web Templates by Any Expression Web

Expression Web Quick TIps

Expression Web quick tips, for easy application

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Expression Web Community Toolbar

Brought to you by Tina Clarke and Pat Geary of FrontPage to Expression, this Expression Web Community Toolbar gives you news and insights into the world of Expression Web. Now with EW 4.0 links.

Expression Web Starter Kits

These Expression Web starter Kits are designed to help guide you through the accompanying articles or video's our first starter kit works with Expression Web SuperPreview Tutorial