THE DESKTOP SOFTWARE ARCHIVE

Great software.
Legendary history.

Explore the applications that changed how we work, create, communicate and use computers.

EDITOR'S SELECTION

Featured software

Internet & Communication · 2003

Skype

An internet calling and messaging service that popularized inexpensive computer-based voice communication, later expanded into video and mobile use before its consumer retirement.

Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iOS

Office & Productivity · 1992

Lotus Organizer

A Windows personal information manager that translated a ring-bound paper planner into linked calendars, address books, task lists, notes and scheduling tools.

Windows

Databases & Desktop Publishing · 1985

FileMaker Pro

A visual database and application-development environment for creating custom forms, reports and workflows, with roots in the original Macintosh FileMaker product.

Windows,macOS,Web,iOS

Video & 3D · 1996

Autodesk 3ds Max

A 3D modeling, animation and rendering application associated with Windows production, architectural visualization, games and a substantial plugin ecosystem.

Windows

Developer Tools · 2003

Xcode

Apple's integrated environment for building, testing and debugging applications, connecting source code and interface design with the SDKs and deployment tools for Apple platforms.

macOS

Internet & Communication · 2005

µTorrent

A BitTorrent client originally known for a small Windows footprint, providing controls for downloading, uploading and scheduling peer-to-peer file transfers.

Windows,Linux,macOS,Android

Office & Productivity · 1993

Adobe Acrobat

A family of PDF tools for creating, reviewing, converting and managing documents whose presentation needs to remain consistent across applications and computers.

Windows,macOS,Web,Android,iOS

Internet & Communication · 1994

Netscape Navigator

An early commercial web browser that helped bring graphical internet navigation to a mass audience and became central to the first browser competition.

Windows,Linux,macOS

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