Tks, Chris - no other replies here and it has been two days since I sent an email to Xara and no reply.

Over what I presently have in my 12.4, the only thing I would really like would be the ability to better improve clarity of photos.

Is there much difference between the Magix 18 and the Xara 21.4? Would think that there should be a major difference to justify more than double in price.

Also, you mention the ability to download the whole program from magix and continue using it going forward?

Again, tks for the reply - jb