Optimization and Conversion

Optimization and Conversion

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• fCoder ImageConverter Plus Image converter and viewer right-click from the Windows Explorer menu and convert, view, or print graphic files. Supports 21 graphics formats, handles conversions with a single mouse click, preview images, resize images, change color depth, set any image as your desktop wallpaper.
  
• Advanced JPEG Compressor Optimize your JPG images. Features include a flexible JPG compression engine especially optimized for higher image quality, as well as a unique graphic detail quality equalizer. Ability to acquire images from TWAIN compliant devices. (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• WebGraphics Optimizer Compress your images with almost no visible image quality loss. Evaluate the original image with up to 5 different variations to find out the best quality and compression level. Create and save your own color palettes.
  
• Bitstrip A freeware application to convert your GIFs into BMP filmstrips. (Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• AlgoLab Photo Vector A raster to vector conversion and image processing software for color bitmap images. It includes automatic conversion of shapes to solid colors. This version does not cover conversion of line artwork. 10-day trial for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000.
  
• AIR BitmapBlender Program can convert between BMP, JPG, PCX, PNG, TGA, and TIF images, and blend two BMP files into another one, which can be fine-tuned in terms of contrast, saturation, sharpness, and sponge effects. (Windows 95/98/Me)
  
• e-Vue Image Studio Transform selected images and entire image archives to the highly efficient, standards-based MPEG-4 formats.
  
• SGLX MathPictures, Inc. 2Dto3D RedBlue Converter is a system for converting usual photos or images to volumetric (stereo) images, which can be viewed by means of red - blue or red - green glasses. [Windows 95/98/2000]
  
• XnView XnView, free and powerful software to view and convert graphics files, really simple to use. Support of more than 200 graphics formats, and runs on many platforms.
  
• Amethyst CADconvert Batch convert and print AutoCAD drawings. A Windows program that enables you to quickly and easily converts batches of drawings to any version of AutoCAD.
  
• IrfanView Graphic Viewer A fast freeware (for non-commercial use) 32-Bit graphic viewer for Windoes95/98/NT, with multiple (animated) GIF support and Multipage TIFF support.
  
• Xatshow Convert your photos to PC or TV slideshows and screensavers. Display photos or even PowerPoint presentations on a TV using your digital camera.
  
• Imagepower Imagepower specializes in graphics compression software and processing.
  
• Wavelet Image Compressor Wavelet compression algorithm provides better compression a quality then traditionally used JPEG algorithm. Package includes free Java decompressor. You will never worry about compatibility because Java works everywhere.
  
• LaserGo GoScript A PostScript viewer and converter for Windows. Currently supports Level 1 PostScript with CMYK color extensions. (Win NT/98/95 demo)
  
• TubeEx Convert and extract Paint Shop Pro picture tubes into general format. TubeExtractor will convert the Picture Tube to the PNG format, which is supported by all new graphic applications and web browsers. [Win 95/98/NT]
  
• Web3d Repository: File Translators A list of 29 file translators that convert 3D files from one format to another.
  
• JPEG Optimizer Adjust the compression level of a JPG file and preview the results before saving. Program supports variable compression.
  
• JPEG Cruncher - by Spinwave An easy to use JPEG optimizer that can reduce your photos up to 90percent. Process batches, crop and resize automatically. Great for auction users, photo sharing, easy to use for beginners. (Win 95/98/NT)
  
• jStrip Make JPEG files smaller by removing unneeded portions of the file. Because the compressed image data is not modified, there is no image quality loss. Program removes Photoshop thumbnails, Macintosh headers, and all other extraneous data. (Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• WaveL Software - CompressIt Image compression utility that uses the new Wavelet (IWC) compression method.
  
• Laux Information Technology Conversion software for converting PDF documents or GIFs, JPGs, BMPs to a PowerPoint-Presentation, and a converter to convert PDF documents to bitmaps.
  
• 2JPEG - fCoder Console utilities for quick conversion of images to JPEG format. Reads images in 20 raster and vector graphic formats and launches from command line, from batch file or user-made program. (Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• Kakadu A C++ implementation of the JPEG2000 standard by one of its original authors; test versions for Win32, Linux and Solaris available [Commercial]
  
• Thumbs Generator Windows program for image manipulation like creating watermarks, thumbs, cropping, frames, rotate and much more. Many picture formats supported. NOTE: May not support some browsers.
  
• Kipp3D Software for converting ASCII data into contour/topographic plots and 3D surface plots. Works under DOS or Windows 95, 98, NT.
  
• Compression Engine Technologies, Inc. PhotoStreak and PixFire Internet photo accelerator compress your digital images for high speed Internet transfer and web development.
  
• FMJ-Software Any Image allows conversion between multiple images at the same time, also includes drag-and-drop capability, searching capability, and an image viewer.
  
• Objective Imaging MRI-Compressor and MRI-Server products, providing realtime compression of downloaded images. Free trial versions available.
  
• Image Alchemy A powerful graph file conversion program for several platforms including UNIX. Free online conversion of graphic images is also available.
  
• DjVu Image compression format for use in publication of scanned documents on the Web.
  
• Konvertor A format conversion utility for a wide range of audio, text, graphic, and video file formats. Extract and convert all the frames from an animated GIF or TIFF, create an animated GIF or TIFF from a set of images. (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• AVIAssembler Create and play AVI files simply add selected BMP and JPG images to a list, set the video parameters, optionally include a WAV file, and click the button. (Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• Form Innovation Inc. ImageToolbox products are specially designed to convert image files from IBM Image Products (MODCA, IOCA, PTOCA) and industry standard formats such as TIFF, PDF, JPEG and PNG.
  
• LuraWave SmartCompress A free stand-alone application for LuraWave image data compression. Uses wavelet-based compression to reduce image files sizes and save them in LWF formats. (Windows 95/98/Me/NT)
  
• TraceART Software Convert raster graphics to vector graphics. Convert BMP, JPG, PCX, TGA, and TIF raster images to DXF and TEV vector files. (Win95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• HiJaak Graphics tool for converting graphics. Utility that supports an amazing number of raster, vector, and 3D file formats, and a screen capture.
  
• Ctrlview Viewer Compact, powerful viewer and converter for different 2D or 3D raster and vector file formats with format recognition system. Program will view the file in ASCII file form or in binary file form. Ideal for converting plot files or 3D models. (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• Photo Crunch Reduce the file size of JPG or BMP images by controlling the compression level associated with the files. Just browse for a file and select a compression ratio from a drop-down menu. [Win 95/98/NT]
  
• LEADTOOLS JPEG 2000 Compression JPEG 2000 is a new image encoding standard that provides a feature set vital to many high end and emerging imaging applications. See compression ratios of 1,500 to 1.
  
• RasterVect Software The professional raster to vector conversion program. Allows you to transform scanned raster images into vector format the target vector format (DXF) is supported by most CAD applications that use vector graphics, such as AutoCAD and Corel Draw. (Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000)
  
• LuraTech Inc State of the art wavelet based compression to reduce sizes while achieving better quality. Used for images, documents and video compression.
  
• Tech Know Systems, Ltd. Co. Featuring JetPCL PCL Emulation software for developers. JetPCL converts HP-PCL into 200 or 300 dpi FAX formats or TIFF or PDF files. An Evaluation copy available.
  
• PK GIF Optimizer v.1.03 A fast utility for Win9x/NT/2000 you can use to easily optimize GIF graphics for your Website. Full drag and drop support with an easy-to-use interface.
  
• Image Robot An image processing and conversion tool applies image-processing effects and performs file format conversions on large groups of files. Ability to overlay a digital watermark onto an image.
  
• Plot2EMF A shareware utility for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000 that will convert HPGL plot (like AutoCAD-based PLT files) to a EMF (Enhanced Meta File) format that can then be copied or imported into various Windows-based applications.