Custom Adobe Software Development
Build a plug-in, automate a repetitive task or connect Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to your business systems. We also maintain and update existing extensions.
Choose the Help You Need
Start with the work you need to improve. You do not need to choose an SDK or write a technical specification before contacting us.
Workflow Automation
For repeated tasks such as preparing artwork variations, assembling documents or processing folders of PDFs.
Commission a script, panel or plug-in for a defined workflow, with agreed sample files and checks for the result.
Existing Plug-in Repair
For an Adobe update that broke a tool, an inherited codebase or a plug-in that needs new functionality.
Start with the source and a reproducible problem. Agree the repair or migration scope, target Adobe versions and regression checks.
Custom Development & Integration
For a new plug-in or a connection between Adobe applications, business data and another system.
Agree the required behaviour, data flow, interface and deployment environment before implementation.
Technical Assessment
For a workflow or codebase that needs investigation before a reliable development estimate is possible.
Agree an assessment scope covering findings, technical options and a recommended next step. Development can be quoted separately.
Examples of Customer Projects
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark: Card Create reduced data entry from five stages to one. Information entered once flowed through the card production workflow.
SMART Technologies
SMART Technologies: a custom Illustrator plug-in connected SMART Board gestures to actions on artwork, bringing an external hardware system into Illustrator.
Platform Expertise
Deep technical knowledge across the Adobe product family.
Adobe Acrobat
Plugins, JavaScript automation, and SDK-level integration for PDF document workflows. We also take on MFC and C++ consultancy work — legacy maintenance, 32-to-64-bit migration, and modern C++ integration on Windows-native codebases.
Adobe Illustrator
Custom plugins and scripts for vector graphics automation, batch processing, and workflow enhancement.
Adobe InDesign
Extensions and automation solutions for publishing, layout, and document production workflows.
Adobe Photoshop
Plugins and panel extensions for image processing, batch operations, and creative workflow automation.
Discuss the Technical Details with Michael Peters
Michael Peters is Mapsoft's Technical Director. His Adobe experience includes work on PDF export for PageMaker and the development of Mapsoft's commercial Acrobat plug-ins. Discuss your existing workflow, the constraints and the result you need.
Our Development Approach
First, tell us what the workflow does today, what needs to change and which Adobe versions you use. We review the requirements and identify any technical questions before proposing a scope of work.
We agree deliverables, pricing and milestones before work begins. The scope should also cover supported Adobe versions, acceptance tests, deployment instructions, source-code access and any ongoing maintenance. Where investigation is needed first, we can agree a separate assessment.
We're happy to sign a mutual NDA before any detailed discussions begin. Download our NDA template or get in touch to share your own.
See It in Action
Let's Build Something Together
Tell us about your project requirements and we'll show you how our custom development expertise can help.