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Photo enthusiasts and pros like RAW files for their flexibility. They feel that this format preserves the subtle color and detail. Unlike JPEG, which is processed in the camera, a RAW file is processed on the computer, where the exposure and color can be adjusted after the image has been captured. But since each camera […]

Family history is something everyone starts to wonder about sooner or later. This is our heritage. We inherit not just appearance, but traits, habits, goals. Learning your family history can bring a lot of surprises and is really an exciting process. There are numerous websites offering genealogical research. There are also websites where one can

Targa image format is not among the most popular ones. This format was designed by Truevision Inc. in 1984. When the format was developed it was a success – it was capable of supporting bitmap images, indexed color images, RGB color, provided support of several compression methods, etc. The format was revised later in 1989,

ImageConverter Plus provides a set of macros for creating output file names. One can convert the files guided by the date and time of conversion, file type, file size, color depth, etc., but sometimes it’s just easier to simply numerate the converted images. The first number though will be “zero” instead of 1 which may

Nowadays everyone is familiar with digital images. Professional photographers use their cameras’ RAW format, but now even some mid-range digital cameras offer a RAW format setting. Users are moving to RAW format to take creative control over their digital images. RAW files represent the pure, unaltered scene captured by the sensors of the camera. This

It’s a rare person who has zero interest in the local or world news. Daily newspapers, TV, internet – these are just a few sources one can draw the topics of interest from. General news, political news, business news, regional news, entertainment news, niche-oriented news (health, science, technology), crime reporting, and sensationalism – each person

JPEG image format seems multi-functional. It’s a default format in all the digital cameras and provides the compression method ideal for the vast majority of graphics. It works well for photographs, artwork, but not so well on letterings or black-and-white drawings, because the files come out really large. Another solution needs to be found for

Borders attract attention to photos they surround. Plain black border makes the photos look more official (special celebration, anniversary etc.). Such borders also help when the image is printed out later – if someone holds a photo by hands this protects the photo from getting spots from oily fingers. Command-line of ImageConverter Plus can help

The idea of taking photos in RAW is pretty daunting to new camera owners. It’s a new world, and it takes a different approach than you might be used to with the traditional JPEG. You have to remember though that with JPEG image compression is always applied to reduce the file size, even when the

Each person has his own love story. Decades or even several years ago Internet was not involved in dating opportunities. Those who were looking for love needed to spend (or sometimes waste) time going out and doing things to attract another person’s attention. Now life seems easier. You can date online sitting at a home

The main advantage of the PDF image format is its portability. No matter what device you indent to use to view the files you may be quite certain that the image will look exactly the same. This is the main reason why PSD files are converted to PDF. PSD is the Photoshop format. It allows

Being easy to use and time saving are the main principles of ImageConverter Plus. Our interface has been simplified as much as possible. When adding new images to our image converter there are several options: you can either add each image manually; or you can add an image folder, or can even drag and drop

Fancy digital cameras allow saving the RAW data instead of JPEG. If you are the owner of Samsung NX100, you have noticed that this digital camera has an option to shoot RAW. This format is not for everyone, and RAW file is not a picture until it is processed further. But if you edit your

Appropriately naming and choosing a secure location for saved files and documents facilitates backup of your important files and makes retrieval of those files at a moment’s notice. Command-line of ImageConverter Plus offers several options for naming resulting images. The first option refers to destination. It specifies the path to folder you want to store

GIF image format used to be really powerful, really handy comprising a number of useful features. But all of a sudden it was announced that the software programs using GIF need to purchase a special license. There was an immediate need for replacing GIF with another image format, and that’s how PNG was developed. When

Practically every image needs some type of correction. Whether it’s not sharp enough, or too dark, or there are details that appeared in the photo accidentally and should be removed, all these things require us spending some time at the computer and improving the image quality. Cropping is one of the most common tasks for

RAW format presents the images of the highest quality and we take it for granted. Indeed, if each and every image touch is “hand-made”, then the result is expected to be the best of all. RAW format means nothing for those users who simply like to take pictures and get the immediate result. RAW is

Online testing seems quite popular. There are very different types of tests. Some are used for educational purposes, some seem to be like exams, some help reveal your personal traits, inclinations, knowledge aspects. Tests are popular for distance learning, self-studying, online courses etc. Online tests help to determine whether or not a child has some

The MOD:CA file format (The Image Object Content Architecture format) originates from IBM. It’s a complex format that is used for all types of elements: text, graphics, images, vector graphics, etc. This format is most commonly used by government agencies, banking, finance and insurance companies to archive standard forms and other records. This file format

Even those who are not real fans of digital world cannot stay away from novelties and cannot fail but pay attention to new trends, new developments and research. Whenever some breakthrough in data storage technology, in computing or in anything that may change the world of IT happens, it is widely announced on TV and