BeLight Software Company News Archive

2013

May 22, 2013 Labels & Addresses 1.6.5 improves iPhoto compatibility.
May 14, 2013 Disc Cover 3.0.9 fixes the problem with data import from AAC and AIFF files.
May 7, 2013 Swift Publisher 3.2.1 improves iPhoto compatibility and brings other improvements.

Apr 29, 2013 Get Backup 2.5.2 is now 64-bit app and gains updated scheduling options.
Apr 16, 2013 Image Tricks 3.8 dramatically improves performance.
Apr 3, 2013 Art Text 2.4.4 brings full Retina support.
Apr 3, 2013 Business Card Composer 5.1.6 improves iPhoto compatibility.

Mar 19, 2013 Live Interior 3D 2.8.2 and Render Boost 2.3 are out.
Mar 13, 2013 Disc Cover 3.0.8 adds new direct-to-disc printers.

Feb 6, 2013 Art Text 2.4.3 technical update released.

Jan 16, 2013 BeLight Software releases its first game, Rails

2012

Dec 25, 2012 Live Interior 3D 2.8.1 technical update released.
Dec 7, 2012 Live Interior 3D 2.8 brings full Retina support and new printing functionality.

Nov 29, 2012 Image Tricks 3.7 improves performance and stability.

Oct 25, 2012 Labels & Addresses adds FileMaker 12 support.
Oct 5, 2012 Art Text 2.4.2 update improves program performance and stability.
Oct 5, 2012 BeLight unveils Art Text for Windows 8
Oct 1, 2012 Swift Publisher, Disc Cover and Business Card Composer introduce Gate Keeper support.

Sep 14, 2012 Live Interior 3D v2.7.4 technical update.

Aug 17, 2012 Image Tricks 3.6 adds 78 new frames and Mountain Lion support.
Aug 8, 2012 BeLight releases Swift Publisher 3.1.1 improves 10.7 and 10.8 compatibility.

Jul 25, 2012 Font Kit packages become available on the App Store.

May 30, 2012 Swift Publisher 3.1 fully supports 64-bit mode.

Mar 22, 2012 Live Interior 3D v2.7.3 technical update.
Mar 12, 2012 Swift Publisher 3.0.1 technical update.
Mar 2, 2012 Swift Publisher 3 is out!
Mar 1, 2012 Concealer adds password hint and fixes issues.

Feb 23, 2012 BeLight releases Font Kit, a collection of 600 fonts.
Feb 2, 2012 Image Tricks 3.5 brings frames, vector borders, and various improvements.
Feb 1, 2012 Live Interior 3D v2.7.2 technical update.

Jan 5, 2012 Get Backup 2.5 brings various synchronization and backup improvements.

2011

Dec 23, 2011 Live Interior 3D v2.7.1 technical update.
Dec 16, 2011 Business Card Composer, Disc Cover and Labels & Addresses fix the Internet picture search.
Dec 14, 2011 Live Interior 3D v2.7 with Render Boost Plugin now available!

Nov 10, 2011 Art Text 2.4.1 technical update.
Nov 1, 2011 Get Backup 2.4.9 updates Analyze option and more.

Sep 13, 2011 Image Tricks 3.0.4 improves Lion compatibility.
Sep 9, 2011 Business Card Composer, Disc Cover, Labels & Addresses and Swift Publisher improve Lion compatibility.
Sep 5, 2011 Concealer v1.0.8 improves Lion compatibility.

Aug 26, 2011 Art Text 2.4 adds Lion support, 60+ templates and more.
Aug 25, 2011 Live Interior 3D v2.6.6 Lion compatibility update.

Jul 11, 2011 Get Backup 2.4.7 can now save admin password, skip scheduled process, and more.

Jun 29, 2011 Concealer v.1.0.7 fixes master password recognition issues.
Jun 10, 2011 Get Backup 2.4.4 brings Automount option for network volumes in sync projects.
Jun 10, 2011 Remote Viewer for iPhone/iPad released.
Jun 8, 2011 Business Card Composer, Disc Cover, Labels & Addresses and Swift Publisher are now Lion compatible.

May 31, 2011 Live Interior 3D v2.6.5 technical update released.
May 26, 2011 Concealer v.1.0.6 technical update.
May 19, 2011 Labels & Addresses 1.6 brings import of contacts from MS Outlook 2011.

Apr 21, 2011 Concealer 1.0.5 brings various improvements and fixes.
Apr 21, 2011 Swift Publisher 2.3.6 improves document printing.
Apr 12, 2011 BeLight unveils Concealer, its new Mac OS X utility.

Mar 28, 2011 Swift Publisher 2.3.5 adds 48 templates.
Mar 24, 2011 Labels & Addresses 1.5.7 introduces “Convert text to image” option, and more.
Mar 15, 2011 Business Card Composer 5.1 adds 238 templates and new paper layouts.

Feb 24, 2011 Disc Cover 3.0.3 adds 9 templates and new paper layouts.
Feb 8, 2011 Live Interior 3D v2.6 adds SketchUp 8 support and more.

Jan 26, 2011 Image Tricks 3.0.3 update improves stability.

2010

Nov 26, 2010 Disc Cover version 3.0.1 technical update is out.
Nov 24, 2010 Get Backup 2.4.3 improves backup to discs.
Nov 9, 2010 Disc Cover version 3.0 is out. [Press release]

Oct 6, 2010 Live Interior 3D v2.5 adds dormers and video tutorials. [Press release]

Sep 16, 2010 Get Backup 2.4.2 technical update.
Sep 3, 2010 Get Backup 2.4.1 improves cloning and synchronization.

Aug 26, 2010 Get Backup 2.4 update adds the ability to create bootable backups. [Press release]
Aug 19, 2010 Art Text 2.3.2 brings various technical improvements.
Aug 10, 2010 Art Text 2.3.1 adds rulers and smart guides in vector shape editor.
Aug 2, 2010 Back to School offer from BeLight. [Press release]

Jul 19, 2010 Art Text 2.3 features a built-in vector shape editor.

Jun 30, 2010 BeLight Software has just signed up on Facebook.
Jun 9, 2010 Live Interior 3D v2.4 update brings loft wall support and other improvements.
Jun 3, 2010 Swift Publisher 2.3.3 and Printfolio 1.6.6 technical updates.
Jun 2, 2010 Business Card Composer 5.0.4, Disc Cover 2.3.3, and Labels & Addresses 1.5.5 updates available.

May 6, 2010 Get Backup 2.3.2 technical update.

Mar 31, 2010 Image Tricks 3.0.1 technical update is available.
Mar 25, 2010 Printfolio 1.6.5 technical update is released.
Mar 25, 2010 Labels & Addresses 1.5.4 technical update.
Mar 25, 2010 Business Card Composer 5.0.3 technical update.
Mar 23, 2010 Image Tricks 3 is out featuring new Core Image filters and Quartz Compositions. [Press release]

Feb 24, 2010 Get Backup 2.3.1 technical update.
Feb 23, 2010 Labels & Addresses 1.5.3 features improved automatic address formatting and more.
Feb 16, 2010 Get Backup 2.3 is now available in Freeware and Pro editions. [Press release]

Jan 19, 2010 Labels & Addresses 1.5.2 adds integration with Apple Numbers.
Jan 14, 2010 Live Interior 3D v2.3.1 update brings several technical improvements.

2009

Dec 16, 2009 Live Interior 3D v2.3 update adds the ability to create roofs and more.
Dec 7, 2009 Labels & Addresses v. 1.5.1 brings several technical improvements.
Dec 7, 2009 Business Card Composer 5.0.2 adds various improvements and fixes.
Dec 1, 2009 Labels & Addresses 1.5 adds 22 Christmas design sets and more. [Press release]

Nov 16, 2009 Art Text 2.2.2 brings new functionalities and various fixes.
Nov 5, 2009 Business Card Composer version 5.0.1 technical update is out.

Oct 21, 2009 Get Backup 2.2.5 update brings technical improvements.
Oct 15, 2009 Business Card Composer 5 is out! [Press release]
Oct 15, 2009 Printfolio 1.6 update adds Business Card Composer 5.

Sep 8, 2009 Labels & Addresses v1.3.3 technical update.
Sep 4, 2009 Get Backup 2.2.2 update brings technical fixes and Snow Leopard compatibility.
Sep 3, 2009 Swift Publisher, Printfolio, and Image Tricks are now Snow Leopard compatible. [Press release]
Sep 2, 2009 Live Interior 3D and Labels & Addresses are now Snow Leopard compatible.

Aug 31, 2009 Art Text, Business Card Composer, and Disc Cover are now Snow Leopard compatible.

Jul 30, 2009 Get Backup 2.2.1 technical update.
Jul 15, 2009 Live Interior 3D v2.2 update brings multi-level floors and ceilings, new content and more. [Press release]
Jul 7, 2009 Get Backup 2.2 update adds encryption capability. [Press release]
Jul 2, 2009 Art Text 2.2 update brings 100 new designs.

Jun 18, 2009 “Break Away with Art Text” contest launched!

May 19, 2009 Labels & Addresses 1.3.1 technical update is available.

Apr 28, 2009 Labels & Addresses 1.3 brings Intelligent Mail barcode support.
Apr 27, 2009 Disc Cover v. 2.3.1 update adds CD/DVD Envelope design element.
Apr 13, 2009 Get Backup 2.1.2 update speeds up the backup process.

Mar 20, 2009 Get Backup 2.1 update optimizes program performance.
Mar 19, 2009 Live Interior 3D v2.1.1 update brings significant technical improvements.
Mar 5, 2009 Art Text version 2.1 supports Multi-Touch trackpad gestures.
Mar 3, 2009 Live Interior 3D v2.1 adds Google SketchUp™ 7 import and export, autosave option and more. [Press release]

Feb 18, 2009 Labels & Addresses 1.2 adds two barcode types and more.
Feb 6, 2009 An article about file and data backup becomes available.
Feb 5, 2009 Disc Cover version 2.3 update features DiscT@2 technology. [Press release]
Feb 2, 2009 Get Backup 2.0.2, technical update.

2008

Dec 30, 2008 Get Backup 2.0.1 technical update.
Dec 29, 2008 Labels & Addresses 1.1 adds support for Zebra thermal printers. [Press release]
Dec 22, 2008 Get Backup 2 brings significant changes including addition of synchronization feature. [Press release]
Dec 17, 2008 Disc Cover 2.2.1 update improves text file import.
Dec 16, 2008 Labels & Addresses 1.0.1 technical update.
Dec 9, 2008 Labels & Addresses a tool for printing all sorts of labels and envelopes released. [Press release]
Dec 9, 2008 Printfolio 1.5 update substitutes Mail Factory for Labels & Addresses.
Dec 3, 2008 Art Text 2.0.3 version 2.0.3 update brings technical improvements.

Nov 7, 2008 Disc Cover 2.2 features auto save and other improvements.
Nov 3, 2008 Live Interior 3D v2.0.1 update adds French localization.

Oct 13, 2008 Live Interior 3D v.2 extends integration with Google SketchUp™ and more. [Press release]
Oct 8, 2008 Art Text 2.0.2 technical update.

Sep 30, 2008 Art Text 2.0.1 technical update.
Sep 29, 2008 Printfolio v.1.4 update brings support for Art Text 2.
Sep 26, 2008 Business Card Composer v.4.5.5 introduces Art Text 2 integration.
Sep 25, 2008 Swift Publisher version 2.3.1 adds support for Art Text 2.
Sep 24, 2008 Disc Cover version 2.1.4 adds support for Art Text 2.
Sep 22, 2008 Art Text 2 is out, featuring new interface, multi layer support and more. [Press release]
Sep 4, 2008 Disc Cover 2.1.3 technical update.

May 27, 2008 Disc Cover version 2.1.1 adds HP Tattoo labels support. [Press release]

Apr 23, 2008 Mail Factory 2.6.2 update is available.
Apr 23, 2008 Business Card Composer 4.5 update features technical improvements.
Apr 14, 2008 Swift Publisher 2.3 features more advanced iPhoto support.
Apr 9, 2008 Disc Cover 2.0.5 update fixes printing issues.

Mar 21, 2008 Disc Cover 2.0.1, technical update.
Mar 20, 2008 Live Interior 3D v1.5.1 technical update features import improvements.
Mar 18, 2008 Release of Disc Cover v.2 brings redesigned interface, integration with Aperture and many more. [Press release]
Mar 17, 2008 Art Text v1.2.5 update brings various technical improvements.
Mar 12, 2008 Get Backup an advanced Mac OS X backup software released.

Feb 28, 2008 BeLight Software acquires Dobry Backuper from DobrySoft.
Feb 19, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.5 update features light sources creation. [Press release]

Jan 31, 2008 BeLight Software team at Macworld 2008.
Jan 8, 2008 New 17 image filters added to Image Tricks 2.4 update.

2007

Dec 18, 2007 Mail Factory v.2.6 update brings various improvements.
Dec 11, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.4.2 technical update.

Nov 16, 2007 Getting ready for Macworld Expo 2008.
Nov 8, 2007 Art Text v1.2.4 update brings Leopard compatibility.
Nov 7, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.4.1 features Leopard compatibility. [Press release]
Nov 5, 2007 BCComposer v.4.4.1 brings improved Leopard compatibility.
Nov 5, 2007 Mail Factory 2.5.4 is Leopard compatible.

Oct 25, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.4 features movie creating functionality. [Press release]
Oct 8, 2007 Barra starts her Mac-voyage. [Press release]
Oct 8, 2007 Disc Cover 1.5.1, technical update.
Oct 2, 2007 BeLight Software takes part in MacLive Expo, London.

Sep 19, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.3 features export to QuickTime VR and Hi-Res Screenshots. [Press release]
Sep 6, 2007 Business Card Composer 4.4 update features Leopard compatibility and Quick Look support. [Press release]

Aug 28, 2007 Art Text 1.2.2 update brings more styles and materials. [Press release]
Aug 27, 2007 Swift Publisher 2.2 update features Leopard compatibility. [Press release]
Aug 20, 2007 Disc Cover version 1.5 features improved compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard. [Press release]

Jul 11, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.2 adds grouping functionality, 50+ new objects and materials. [Press release]

Jun 27, 2007 Mail Factory 2.5.3, technical update.
Jun 21, 2007 Swift Publisher technical update to version 2.1.2
Jun 18, 2007 Art Text retail edition features 50 artistic fonts. [Press release]
Jun 13, 2007 Image Tricks update adds Sobel filter into Pro version.
Jun 6, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.1 features multiple improvements and bug fixes. [Press release]
Jun 5, 2007 Disc Cover version 1.4 update, features Labelflash™ support. [Press release]

May 30, 2007 Business Card Composer 4.3 features new functionalities and interface changes. [Press release]
May 3, 2007 Swift Publisher updated to v.2.1.

Apr 26, 2007 Live Interior 3D v1.0.3 features improved Google 3D Warehouse™ integration.
Apr 26, 2007 Art Text 1.2.1 update features export to EPS.
Apr 4, 2007 Live Interior 3D, interior designing software released. [Press release]

Mar 30, 2007 Swift Publisher 2.0.2 update is available.
Mar 21, 2007 Swift Publisher 2.0 is out, featuring new functionalities and improvements. [Press release]
Mar 14, 2007 Art Text 1.2 update features 36 new styles and 19 materials. [Press release]

Feb 19, 2007 Disc Cover v1.3.3 features advanced LightScribe technology. [Press release]
Feb 14, 2007 Business Card Composer update features German localization.
Feb 8, 2007 Mail Factory 2.5 features German localization.

Jan 12, 2007 Art Text 1.0.6, technical update.
Jan 4, 2007 Live Interior 3D — interior designing software announced. [Press release]
Jan 4, 2007 Art Text 1.0.4, technical update.

2006

Dec 25, 2006 Art Text 1.0.2, technical update.
Dec 20, 2006 Art Text, a text decorating tool is released. [Press release]

Nov 29, 2006 BeLight at Macworld Expo 2007.
Nov 22, 2006 Christmas designs for Mail Factory. [Press release]
Nov 16, 2006 Business Card Composer 4.1 update features Spotlight and image generation support. [Press release]
Nov 2, 2006 Printfolio, a suite to create print designs is released. [Press release]

Oct 19, 2006 Mail Factory 2.4.7 update, merge printing optimization.

Sep 26, 2006 Image Tricks 2.3.3, technical update featuring various improvements.
Sep 21, 2006 Disc Cover v1.2 features a new collage functionality. [Press release]
Sep 5, 2006 Image Tricks 2.3 update, 4 image filters added. [Press release]

Aug 7, 2006 Disc Cover Crossgrade program has launched! [Press release]

Jul 17, 2006 Disc Cover 1.1 adds new designs and alternative iTunes import. [Press release]
Jul 10, 2006 Image Tricks 2.2, 8 image filters and 2 generators added. [Press release]
Jul 6, 2006 BeLight Forum launched.

Jun 28, 2006 Swift Publisher 1.3 new designs and Spotlight support added. [Press release]
Jun 26, 2006 Business Card Composer version 4 is out! [Press release]
Jun 16, 2006 Winners of Disc Artwork contest announced.
Jun 6, 2006 Disc Artwork contest is launched. [Press release]

Apr 26, 2006 Image Tricks 2.0 update. Edit and Generate unique images. [Press release]
Apr 5, 2006 Winners of "Let's get Switched" contest announced.

Mar 31, 2006 Mail Factory 2.4 update, various program improvements.
Mar 29, 2006 Disc Cover 1.0.8 supports Toast Titanium.
Mar 27, 2006 Let's get switched! New contest. [Press release]
Mar 15, 2006 Disc Cover 1.0.5 update. Create collages easily and other improvements.

Feb 28, 2006 Disc Cover is released. Make labels and covers for your CDs and DVDs. [Press release]
Feb 21, 2006 Disc Cover, CD&DVD labeling software is coming soon. [Press release]
Feb 8, 2006 Post your St. Valentine greeting! [Press release]

Jan 30, 2006 BeLight Birthday! [Press release]
Jan 19, 2006 All BeLight Software products are now in Universal Binary versions. [Press release]
Jan 16, 2006 Business Card Composer 3.2 — fully supports double-sided cards and allows to print on duplex printers. [Press release]

2005

Dec 30, 2005 Event of the Year 2005, the results and winners announced. [Press release]
Dec 19, 2005 Swift Publisher 1.1.3 update, saving images and masks in documents optimized.
Dec 12, 2005 Vote for event of the year to win iTunes Music Card. [Press release]
Dec 6, 2005 Swift Publisher v.1.1 — improved functionality for advanced document creating. [Press release]

Nov 22, 2005 Free Christmas images to prepare your greetings with Mail Factory or Swift Publisher. [Press release]
Nov 9, 2005 Mail Factory v2.2 extends mailing capabilities. [Press release]
Nov 2, 2005 Mike Marus, Rockrimmon Elementary School, get free Bundle from BeLight.
Nov 1, 2005 Winner of the Halloween contest announced.

Oct 26, 2005 Academic licensing program is launched. [Press release]
Oct 17, 2005 Win iPod Nano at Halloween Night giveaway. [Press release]

Sep 12, 2005 Image Tricks v1.1 update features new Core Image filters and LinkBack technology. [Press release]
Sep 9, 2005 BeLight Software donates Victims of Hurricane Katrina. Join us at Mymac.com.
Sep 6, 2005 Swift Publisher v1.0.3 update features 40 new designs and other enhancements. [Press release]

Aug 15, 2005 The first Swift Publisher buyer Mr Chris Toombes received a gift from Odessa city.
Aug 9, 2005 Image Tricks, image editor that uses Tiger Core Image filters, is released. [Press release]
Aug 2, 2005 BeLight's Contest is opened. Enter To Win great software.

Jul 25, 2005 Swift Publisher is released. Create flyers, brochures, letterheads with great ease. [Press release]

Jun 29, 2005 Swift Publisher, page layout app, is announced for release in July. [Press release]
Jun 9, 2005 Mail Factory v.2.0.3 update, faster printing and other enhancements. [Press release]
Jun 7, 2005 Now Mail Factory is also available in Home Edition, which is specially designed for home users. [Press release]

May 24, 2005 Tiger compatible Business Card Composer is out! Read more on v3.1. [Press release]
May 18, 2005 Mail Factory version 2 adds embedded data storages, advanced Merge Printing, address templates, more. [Press release]

Mar 31, 2005 Win an iPod in BeLight Software contest on the most funny or unusual use of business cards. [Press release]

Feb 9, 2005 Business Card Composer version 3 is out! Now with tons of clipart, new printing methods, tools for making badges, more... [Press release]
Feb 1, 2005 Download free Valentine images for Mail Factory to prepare special greeting for your loved one. [Press release]

2004

Dec 21, 2004 Business Card Composer version 3.0 is announced for release in February 2005. [Press release]

Nov 30, 2004 Download free Christmas images and designs to prepare your greetings with Mail Factory. [Press release]

Oct 27, 2004 BeLight Software announces Mail Factory Drawing: if you buy Mail Factory from October 27th to November 27th, 2004, you get 50% discount for Business Card Composer and can win a DYMO printer. [Press release]
Oct 20, 2004 Mail Factory v1.4 update adds FileMaker support, automatic address recognition, and more. [Press release]

Sep 8, 2004 Mail Factory version 1.3 uses addresses from Excel, text files and gets iPhoto integration. [Press release]

Aug 30, 2004 Business Card Composer version 2.3 features iPhoto integration and many enhancements. [Press release]
Aug 5, 2004 Mail Factory updated to version 1.1.

Jul 23, 2004 Mail Factory - the program to print labels and envelopes on Mac OS X, has been released. [Press release]

May 26, 2004 Upcoming Mail Factory is announced for release in the first half of July. Create and print envelopes and address labels on your Mac.

Apr 29, 2004 BeLight Software has announced release of Business Card Composer, version 2.2. [Press release]
Apr 29, 2004 As AOL booked all rights for all yellow men in the world, we changed Business Card Composer's icon.
Apr 5, 2004 Mail Factory is announced for release in May. This elegant tool allows to create and print envelopes and address labels on your Mac. [Press release]

Feb 17, 2004 BeLight Software participates in "Promoting Your Business on a Mac" program for those starting a small business, held in 70 Apple Retail stores (scheduled for Feb 25th).
Feb 4, 2004 French and Dutch languages added to Business Card Composer.

2003

Dec 24, 2003 You can now buy our software from the SoftwareToGo vending machines, installed in selected CompUSA stores.
Dec 23, 2003 Business Card Composer v2 is available in German.

Nov 24, 2003 Business Card Composer v2 is out! New exciting features added. [Press release]

Oct 25, 2003 Business Card Composer 1.1.3 update for Panther is offered.
Oct 7, 2003 New products available: Readiris + Business Card Composer bundle. [Press release]

Sep 24, 2003 Business Card Composer available in German. [Press release]

Aug 27, 2003 1.1 update of Business Card Composer released. [Press release]

Jul 7, 2003 Welcome to read the reviews of the application.

Jun 23, 2003 1.0.3 update of Business Card Composer adds to your efficiency.
Jun , 2003 Business Card Composer updated to version 1.0.1

May 28, 2003 Business Card Composer is out! Feel free to try it. [Press release]

Apr 28, 2003 Business Card Composer announced for release at the end of May. [Press release]
Apr 14, 2003 Beta version of Business Card Composer: Internal release.

Feb 18, 2003 BeLight Software website launched.

Jan 23, 2003 BeLight Software, Corporation official foundation.