ACD Systems International

ACD Systems International is a software company specializing in digital image editing and management solutions, most notably the ACDSee product suite. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, the company provides tools for digital asset management, RAW image processing, and layered editing. While its primary market is professional and amateur photography, its software is frequently utilized in life science research for the organization and enhancement of microscopic and clinical imagery. The company previously developed the Canvas X technical illustration software, which was spun off into a separate entity, Canvas GFX, in 2017. ACD Systems operates as a private company serving a global customer base across various industries, including healthcare, education, and government.