microsoft photo editing add-on

[DJDD]

Hi all,

In a thread that I cannot find now someone mentioned a Microsoft "power toy/tool" add-on that provides a right-click menu option allowing you to edit a photo (reduce, enlarge, etc.) from within windows explorer.

would anyone know what that application/power toy add-on is called and where to find it?

thanks,
DJDD

[joe_smith]

You can get it here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

[iceman]

I'd also recommend VSO Image Resizer (http://www.vso-software.fr) - it's free and appears to do a little better job of compressing the images without introducing too many artifacts.

[DJDD]

thanks, joe and iceman.
i looked high and low for that MS link, both in the forum and on Google and just could not find it.

i will test them both out and work from there. i have Photoshop CS3 but it s a hassle to open up and edit for quick things, like posting a photo to the forum.

cheers,
DJDD

[iceman]

Hi DJDD

It's on IceInSpace here, in this article from a few years ago (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.php?id=63,212,0,0,1,0).

[DJDD]

thanks. i did not search the articles but that was the one I read.
the tools are very handy.:thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

We've used both and would agree with Mike, the VSO Image Resizer gives better results. :thumbsup:

David

[DJDD]

thanks, David.
I have downloaded the software and have found both utilities very useful for generating web friendly sizes.

cheers,
DJDD

[Portmac]

And if you have any problems with VSO Image Resizer you can always send me a P.M :)

[DJDD]

thanks.
although simple software to use it has a lot of good settings, such as choosing the output location, etc.

DJDD