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One of the main differences between 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows is how much memory the operating systems can use. Until recently, almost all consumer PCs used 32-bit processors. However, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 have been developed in both 32- and 64-bit editions for some time now. So, it’s quite natural to expect […]

fCoder Group, Inc. has recently released a new version of ImageConverter Plus – version 8.0, and the new features added make the software unique in the field of image conversion. The most useful and innovating features include the newest graphics engine, support of 17 new file formats and numerous format dialects, the ability to send

We are on the threshold of a new era in digital imaging, when image files will encode the color gamut and dynamic range of the original scene, rather that the limited subspace. HDR imaging has been around for at least a couple of decades, but has been popularized more recently by new software tools. The

ImageConverter Plus provides hundreds of ways to enhance photos, including the popular trend of sepia tones. Sepia photographs are some of the most traditional, refined and beautiful photos that survive today. It is only natural that over time more and more modern methods have evolved to reproduce this unique effect that gives an image an

A proxy server is a half-way between your computer and the internet resources you are accessing. The data you request come to the proxy first, and only then it transmits the data to you. Proxy servers are used for security and privacy and are typically found in office buildings. In case you need to access

Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you take a picture, the illumination is not right? This happens because regular cameras can’t reproduce scenes with high contrast the way our eyes perceive them. Ever wondered how some photographers can take a shot with amazing detail and color even in the darkest and brightest areas? It’s

Besides the actual photo, digital images also contain metadata – data about data, including EXIF and IPTC. EXIF is the information about how the image was captured (shutter speed, lens, time/date, etc). EXIF metadata is automatically written by the camera. IPTC metadata, on the other hand, is entered either manually or semi-automatically by the photographer

Animated GIF consists of several images or frames that are displayed successively in order to produce animation. How many times do we come across some awesome examples of GIF animation and wish that we could extract some frames? In case you want to see each movement of your GIF image character separately, ImageConverter Plus lets

Gmail is one of the most popular email services. It provides us with lots of conveniences including a large space on the mailbox server. Gmail has millions of users around the world. ImageConverter Plus developers know how many people rely on Gmail for personal and professional communication, that’s why we offer our clients direct access

The range of light we experience in real life is very vast. However, the one we can reproduce in traditional photos is more limited. With the help of HDR photography it becomes possible to capture the dynamic range close to or even exceeding the one of the real world. HDRI is the process of shooting

There are two basic ways of transferring graphic files over the internet – e-mail and FTP. E-mail is considered the simplest method, but the size of the file matters here. For photographers whose graphic files can be very large, or for the users who work with huge batches of files there is nothing better than

Any time you create something original on your own, you become the owner of your work. Animated GIFs prove your creativity, and only you have the right to decide who can display them, or who can make copies of your animated images. Animated GIFs are quite popular, and the reality of the Internet makes it

Some image files contain so-called IPTC data (IPTC = International Press Telecommunications Council) to help in the use of large image archives. It was developed for press photographers who needed to attach information to images when they were submitting them electronically, but it is useful for all photographers. IPTC fields are capable of storing extensive

If you have ever wanted to improve your digital photography then you may want to consider HDR. It combines the dynamic range of multiple exposures into one image. Detail normally lost in shadows or washed out in overexposed areas are captured and revealed, better matching what we see with our own eyes. Depending on the

With ImageConverter Plus you don’t have to be a technical wizard. Its highly intuitive user interface combines both power and simplicity. If you regularly send converted images to friends or colleagues you might find the newly introduced feature of ImageConverter Plus quite handy. Normally such images are pasted into the e-mail program and then sent

If you think that a lot of technical knowledge is required to understand how animated images (animated GIFs) work, and even more knowledge to learn to create them, you will be surprised to find out that with ImageConverter Plus you can not only create animated GIFs, but also edit them. An animated GIF is a

It’s hard enough to earn your living in visual arts without having to be concerned with customers stealing your work instead of properly paying for it. Photographers should take steps to defend their images from unauthorized use. One of the ways to avoid photo theft is to use a special type of a watermark –

Almost all digital cameras save JPEG , RAW and TIFF files with EXIF data. So, on each and every shot, the camera records not only the date and time, but all the other camera settings used to record the photo. That includes the shutter speed, aperture setting, ISO setting, if the flash was used, the

Original photos are almost never the right size to be sent via e-mail, be uploaded or added to a web site. Getting the images into the desired size can be one of the most annoying things. ImageConverter Plus is very helpful in this respect. You can resize your images in different ways giving them a

There are so many modern conveniences around us that we can’t even live without. It’s hard to believe that people used to live without cell phones and digital cameras. So many things are meant to make our life easier! ImageConverter Plus also strives to keep pace with technical progress helping the users avoid meaningless repetitive