Application Software

Overview

Application Software programs are end-user software programs that assist users in completing various tasks like word processing, browsing the internet, online research, taking notes, designing graphics, maintaining accounts, carrying out calculations, or even playing computer games, etc.

Application software is often developed by different companies and vendors through custom software development to cater to the requirements of the users.

Application Software Examples

There are various types of application software. Some of them are as follows:

Word processors
Web browsers
Multimedia Software
Database Software

Word Processors

Word processor applications are meant for creating documents and documentation. It also assists in storing, formatting, and printing documents.

Popular Word processors are:

Microsoft Word
Open Office
Libre Office
Google Docs

MS Word document

MS_Word_Document Application Software

Web Browser

Web browser software is used to browse or surf the Internet. Web browsers assist users in locating as well as retrieving web pages on the world wide web.

Examples of web browser software are:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer
Opera
Safari

Microsoft Edge browser

Web_browser Application Software

Database Software

Database Software(also known as Database Management System or DBMS) is used to create and manage a database. A database is used to store, manipulate and retrieve data for an application.

Examples of Database Software are:

MS Access
MySQL
Oracle
MS SQL

Multimedia Software

Multimedia Software is used to create, play and record images, audio, and video files. This software is utilized for animation, video editing, graphics, image editing, etc.

Examples of multimedia software are: