Monotype Imaging Holdings — a provider of typefaces, technology and expertise for creative applications and consumer devices — has introduced version 4.0 of its FontExplorer X Pro font management solution for the Mac.
The upgrade adds support for Web fonts, OpenType features and Monotype’s SkyFonts technology. It’s available separately or as part of Monotype’s top-level Fonts.com Web Fonts subscription plans. Customers are able to take advantage of capabilities for selecting, accessing and managing large numbers of fonts.
Fonts.com Web Fonts Master and Professional subscribers are provided access to version 4.0 for the Mac and version 2.4 for Windows systems, which includes the capability to connect with SkyFonts technology. FontExplorer X Pro for the Mac may be purchased separately for US$89 through the fontexplorerx.com store.
Customers using FontExplorer X Pro Mac 2.0 or later can upgrade to version 4.0 for $39. FontExplorer X Pro licenses purchased on or after March 1, 2013 may be eligible for a free upgrade. Further information is available at fontexplorerx.com .