Winner of the 2026 Pinnacle Award for Technology
Intelligent software components that accelerate development, enhance your print solutions, and help you get to market faster
For more than 40 years, Hybrid Software Helix (formerly Global Graphics Software) has helped Print OEMs and Independent Software Vendors bring innovative print solutions to market. Our award-winning platforms, SDKs, and core technologies power some of the industry's most demanding applications, from commercial printing to industrial inkjet.
- Over 40 years of print technology expertise
- 100% IP ownership for innovation without third-party constraints
- Independent, vendor-neutral technology designed to help you differentiate your products
Products
Get to market faster with our award-winning platforms and cross-platform SDKs. SmartDFE™ and SmartRIP™ provide OEMs with a market-proven foundation for developing differentiated digital presses, while our Core SDKs give software developers the APIs and libraries needed to build powerful print applications on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Technologies
Key features in our products are provided by outstanding technologies, such as PrintFlat™ to mitigate artifacts in inkjet printing, and color profiling and calibration tools to provide accurate, consistent and predictable color reproduction for a wide range of workflows.
The world’s first GPU-native RIP for OEMs and system integrators
Some of our valued customers
“Mark Andy is excited to have partners like Global Graphics who help us drive smart innovation that allows our customers to achieve new levels of productivity.”
Scott Warhover, Chief Technology Officer, Mark Andy
SmartDFE v6.0 (Beta): The platform for the next generation of digital front ends
20 July 2026
SmartDFE 6 marks a major milestone, introducing GPU-native technologies and significant enhancements to color management, automation and operator workflows, laying the foundation for the next generation of digital print.
Hybrid Software receives two 2026 Pinnacle Awards for Technology
25 June 2026
PRINTING United Alliance honors industry-first innovations for Mako Core with Apex from Helix and PACKZ Max from Hybrid Software’s labels and packaging software business.