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   BatchConverter - Version 2.1 (Trial)  README April 2004
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CONTENTS
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- Program overview
- What's new
- System requirements
- Install/uninstall
- Features
- Legal stuff


PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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BatchConverter is a powerful utility to batch convert image files from
more than 30 different file formats, including JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, PSD,
and more. You can automatically process a large number of files with the
click of a button. 

BatchConverter can also resample your images, using one of several 
high-quality resample methods (including Bilinear, Hermite, Lanczos3,
and Mitchell). Other features includes the ability to draw overlay text
onto images, add IPTC caption text and add image sharpening. 


WHAT'S NEW
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See whatsnew.txt for a list of changes and new features.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- Pentium or higher recommended
- Windows 98, NT (4.0), Me, 2000, or XP
- VGA or Super-VGA monitor
- 2 MB (minimum) of free disk space
- Minimum 128 MB RAM recommended
- A mouse or equivalent pointing device


INSTALL/UNINSTALL
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Extract the files to a temporary directory. You can delete this
directory when setup has completed.  Run Setup.exe and follow the
instructions.  Use one of these methods to run Setup.exe:

- Select Run from the Taskbar Start menu, type the full path of the
  temporary directory followed by a backslash and the name of the
  installation program (e.g., C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE).  Press the ENTER key.
- Use My Computer or Explorer to find the Setup.exe file.  Double-
  click the icon to run it.

You can uninstall BatchConverter by double-clicking on "Add/Remove Programs"
in the control panel, selecting BatchConverter in the list, and clicking the
"Add/Remove" button. 


FEATURES
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These are just a few of BatchConverter's powerful features:

* Easy-to-use interface
* Add configurable overlay text
* Add IPTC caption text to JPEG images
* Support for the following file types:

JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, PSD, PDD, PSP, PNG, GIF, BMP, RLE, DIB,
CEL, PIC, PCX, PCC, SCR, PCD, FAX, PPM, PGM, PBM, CUT, PAL,
RLA, RPF, BW, RGB, RGBA, SGI, TGA, VST, ICB, VDA, WIN


LEGAL STUFF
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BatchConverter No-Nonsense License Agreement

BatchConverter is distributed as shareware. A single user license is $19.

You can register online, by fax, phone or mail.
We also accept purchase orders. See Help file or visit our website for
more information. For mail and fax registration, you can print and use
order.txt located in the BatchConverter program directory.

DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT 
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Website: http://www.photothumb.com/
Copyright ©2002-2004 Jarle Aasland. All rights reserved.