Application Software is the software for the specific purpose, so we can say that software developed for user's purposes is called Application Software. This is developed by using High-level Language in the form of creative project work by the software industries.

There is much software available for user purposes:

• Word Processing: MS-Word, Word Perfect, Word Star etc.
• Spreadsheet: MS-Excel, Lotus-123, Quarto etc.
• Database Management:MS-Access, dBase-IV, Clippers, Oracle, OMNIS, Ingress, Integra, FoxPro, SQL etc.
• Graphics and Presentation: MS-Paint, MS Powerpoint, CorelDraw, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc.
• Animation: Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Premiere, Adobe after Effect etc.
• Web Designing: Macromedia Dream weaver, Microsoft Frontpage Express etc.

Types of Application Software

1. Packaged Software

Packaged Software is ready made, error-free, advance and standard software for general works. All word processing, database management, graphics and representation, animation, web-designing software are packaged software. This software is equipped with essential tools and technology to enhance user productivity.

2. Tailored Software

Tailored software is a small software, developed by using high-level language for the specific small process. These types of soft wares are developed for the certain specific purpose. Example: Software for Payroll for Specific organization, Software for specific Bank, Software for Railway Reservation, Hotel Reservation etc. This software is developed for solving specific problems of specific users or organizations.