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Graphics Tools

Creating images for the Web has introduced a whole new set of requirements for graphics software. There are many worthy tools dedicated to creating terrific web images. Some are geared to specific tasks (creating image maps and GIF animations, reducing file size), and others present (near) complete packages for use by the most demanding web designer. These tools vary greatly in price and complexity. Here are a few of the less expensive, yet muti-featured, graphic tools and image editors.

G R A P H I C S   P R O G R A M S
GIFConverter image converter/editor: performs scaling, supports animation
Macintosh $30 to register
GraphicConverter image converter/editor: performs scaling, adjusts color
Macintosh $35 to register
Graphic Workshop image converter/editor: performs scaling, adjusts color, supports wide range of formats
Windows 95 $40 to register
LView Pro image converter/editor
Windows 95/NT $40 to register
PaintShop Pro drag and drop image converter/editor: performs scaling, adjusts color, supports wide range of formats
Windows 95/NT $69 to register

 

I M A G E   E D I T O R S
WebImage image converter/editor: performs scaling, adjusts color, supports animation, includes image management program
Windows 95/NT $40 (free demo)
PhotoDeluxe drag and drop image converter/editor with special effects: performs scaling, adjusts color

Windows (all) and
Macintosh
$89
PhotoStudio photo converter/editor with special effects: performs scaling, adjusts color
Windows 95 $99 (free demo)

 

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