Adobe just launched a new service for cross-browser and operating system viewing of web pages: Adobe Browser Lab.
That’s some great news for web developers. There no longer a need to install a plethora of web browsers just to preview the new web page design.
Because of discrepancy between the display of web pages in different web browsers and even different operating systems, one needs to test the website on all major browsers to make sure the “web pages do not break”. The problem is if you are PC user on Windows, you need to get a hold of Mac as well and vice-versa for testing purpose.
There are already websites out there that offer similar site preview services. Some are free, others not so much. However most of them require a waiting period of an hour or more before you get the preview screenshots by email.
With the new Adobe Browser Lab service, you can test you entire new web site on different web browsers in different operating systems for free. It’s a live service that means, you get your preview result within seconds not hours.
All you need is have a free adobe account to start testing your web pages in the major browsers shown here. Just go to https://browserlab.adobe.com and take it for a spin.
I am not quite sure yet why the Opera web browser is not included in the list but I can bet Adobe has a good reason for that. I’ll keep you in the loop once I get more information about that.
What’s even more interesting with Adobe Browser Lab is its integration with the soon to be released Dreamweaver CS5.
Once more Adobe listened to the web design community and as always answers with some new amazing products on each new release of its products suite.
I for one cannot wait to get a test drive of the new Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks and After Effects from the CS5 Master Collection.
