ArcSoft Selected to Support Microsoft's New Windows XP Digital Photography Web Site.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2002

ArcSoft Offers Tutorial Content, Product Discounts and Creative

Ideas for Digital Photography Novices and Experts Alike

ArcSoft Inc., a leading provider of software for digital media creation, enhancement, management, presentation and distribution, announced today that it has been selected as a contributing partner for the new Microsoft(R) Windows XP Digital Photography Web site. The site, located at www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/digitalphotography, is designed to provide amateur and professional digital photographers with a variety of resources to help them be more productive, creative and have fun with their digital photography. Through the "More Special Offers" link, customers can access an ArcSoft portal to obtain tips and tricks, how-to information, enter contests, and product information about ArcSoft's digital imaging software.

As part of a promotion running from May 1 to June 30, 2002, the ArcSoft portal will offer discounts on four digital imaging software titles designed to accommodate the Windows XP platform, including:

-- ArcSoft PhotoStudio(R) -- A full-featured photo editing and retouching
program, plus a large assortment of enhancements and special effects with
unlimited levels of modification.

-- ArcSoft PhotoImpression(TM) -- A photo editing and creative design program
for creating, editing and printing a wide variety of projects from calendars to
greeting card and everything in between.

-- ArcSoft PhotoPrinter(R) -- Enables layout and printing of images in multiple
sizes on a single sheet of paper and includes a wide selection of image editing
tools and printing templates, frames and borders.

-- ArcSoft Panorama Maker(TM) -- An image entertainment program that seamlessly
stitches multiple photos into a single panoramic picture in a variety of
layouts.

ArcSoft also provides helpful information throughout the Microsoft site on how users can extend their knowledge of digital photography.

"ArcSoft was delighted to contribute to the wealth of content Microsoft assembled for digital photography consumers and prosumers," said Chris Bethell, director of marketing at ArcSoft. "By supporting the XP platform, we are able to introduce our array of products to a user base with a passion for digital imaging. It's a great site, and I hope people take advantage of the information, experiment and have fun with their photos."

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft is a global leader in digital imaging software for the desktop, server, mobile and wireless industries. Founded in 1994 and based in Fremont, Calif., ArcSoft's customers include leading global digital device manufacturers in a wide variety of markets with a digital imaging and visual communication focus and millions of end users. The company is headquartered in California's Silicon Valley with additional offices in Asia, Europe and the Americas. For more information visit www.arcsoft.com.

Note: ArcSoft, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PhotoPrinter, and ArcSoft Panorama Maker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.