Picks: Reviews of Print2PDF, Internet Download Gallery, Magic Gallery, and AMC Graphics Workshop Pro.
| Published: | Mar 19, 2008 | |||
| Author: | Michael E, Callahan | |||
| Related OS: | Windows | |||
Print2PDF, by Software602, Inc.
is a handy program for converting documents into the popular PDF format.
In testing it out I found it to be very easy-to-use and intuitive,
perfect for users with all levels of experience. Print2PDF gives
the power to create PDF files to any program that can send data to the
printer. For this reason it can handle a wide range of file formats
including DOC, TXT, HTML, XLS, and many more. One cool feature is that
you can combine input from multiple files and then output it as one
file. That's a great way to include things from a number of files into
one, complete PDF. Another feature I really like is the ability
to batch convert. That means you can eliminate converting
documents one at a time and get a whole bunch done in one operation. I
tested this feature out and it was really very fast. Nicely done.
Print2PDF as a number of features you don't usually see in
similar products. Like the ability to digitally sign your
documents. Another cool feature is the ability to encrypt your
PDF files which means they'll be really secure. Hey, and you can even
merge documents. Over the last few years I've tested a good
number of PDF-related programs and this is one of the best I've
seen. So, it's not only a Pick, but I'm also making it a Dr. File
Finder Favorite and in over 25 years of reviewing software I haven't
got many of those. So, if you're looking for a really full-featured
program for working with PDF files, this is your solution. Check
it out, I recommend it.
System Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Download Print2PDF 7.0.07.1211 NOW!
Internet Download Manager 5.11.5, by Tonec Inc.
is a handy utility that you can use whenever you download files. I
thought I'd looked at all such utilities, but I found this not long ago.
Since I look at over 200 software programs every week it's no stretch
for me to have plenty of files to download. Internet Download
Manager lets you schedule downloads so they take place when
you want. In testing out the program I found it to be both
intuitive and easy-to-use, perfect for users with all levels of
experience.
Another cool feature is the ability to resume downloads that
were interrupted for any reason. That's handy in case you get
disconnected, your computer locks up, or whatever. Internet Download
Manager supports a large number of Web browsers including Firefox,
Internet Explorer, Avant Browser, Opera, and many more. It also supports
drag and drop so you can start downloads with just a couple swipes of
the mouse. Slick. Internet Download Manager increases the speed
of downloads by downloading files in multiple parts. This works really
well and is essentially transparent. The program is loaded with cool
features and can grab files off your favorite sites and then shut down
your computer. Very versatile. So, if you've been looking for something
to maximize your downloads, this may be your solution.
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista
Download Internet Download Manager 5.11.5 NOW!
Magic Gallery 5.0.60, by Raizlabs is a really nice
product for working with photos and getting them on your Web site. I
like the fact that it uses a "wizard" to make the process easy. In
testing it out I found the program to be very easy-to-use, perfect for
both new and experienced users. I was impressed with how fast it could
take a folder full of photos and get them ready to be uploaded to my Web
site. Magic Gallery has built-in FTP so it can handle the entire
process without any other tools. It comes with some cool templates and
an editor so you can customize each photo gallery you create. I've
tested a number of similar products and Magic Gallery is one of
the best ones I've seen. I really like the ease-of-use. It whipped
through an entire folder of photos, created thumbnails, generated
Web pages, and I was ready to upload in a matter of minutes. It also
supports a variety of file formats including JPG, BMP, TIF, GIF, and
more. You can also add a watermark to your photos to make them
easily identifiable. Magic Gallery is simply loaded with cool
features including the ability to generate PDF galleries, email photos
from your Web pages, support for ShutterFly, and more. If you're into
photos and you'd like an easy way to put them online this may be
exactly what you need. Give it a try, I recommend it.
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista
Download Magic Gallery 5.0.60 NOW!
AMC Graphic Workshop Pro 3.0a.25, by Alchemy Mindworks
Inc. is a graphics program that's been around a long
time. If memory serves I first reviewed it when it was a DOS-based
program years ago. Over the years it's gotten better and better. This is
a complete package for anyone that wants to work with graphics images
and photos. I don't have space to talk about all of the many features,
but I'll try to hit a few high points. Despite all the features found in
the program it's still very easy-to-use and intuitive and it comes with
great help. This is perfect for users with all levels of experience.
AMC Graphic Workshop Pro has support for a huge number of
graphics file formats including GIF, JPG, EPS, ICO, TIFF, AVI, and many,
many more.
You can use the program to enhance your photos,
create icons or wallpaper, batch convert images into another format, and
print your images. It was fun for me to test the program because it's
been a few years since I last looked at it. You can pick from a nice
selection of filters to alter how images look and you can also
create thumbnails and albums to put your photos online. Speaking of
display you can also view your pictures in a slideshow if you
like. I also like the fact that AMC Graphic Workshop Pro can find
images on your PC or bring them in from a camera. I also tested it out
with a scanner and it work perfectly. AMC Graphic Workshop Pro is
one of those programs that's only gotten better with age. I like it so
much that it's not only a Pick, but I'm also making it a Dr. File
Finder Favorite and there aren't very many of those. So, if you like
to work with images, take a good look at AMC Graphic Workshop Pro
- I recommend it.
System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Download AMC Graphic Workshop Pro 3.0a.25 NOW!
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About Michael E, Callahan
Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name Dr. File Finder, is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 250,000 software and hardware products. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies, and is the Senior Content Producer for Butterscotch.Com.
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