Chronos has launched an update to its design application for labels and envelopes, SOHO Labels 4. The latest version offers support for U.S. Postal guidelines and FIM, six additional smart shapes for cropping photos, multiple object resizing options, and an Image Kit Browser to simplify management and searching of artwork. One-click formatting now enables users to change addresses from the preview mode.

The U.S. Postal FIM support allows addition of print-facing identification marks to envelopes, assisting the orientation and separation of mail. The USPS guideline formatting is also claimed to reduce processing errors.

SOHO Labels 4 requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher and can be downloaded for $30, while registered users of previous versions can upgrade for $20. The software includes two free holiday image kits.