- Levels adjustment with optional color correction: This is a procedure that should be done with every picture that is downloaded from a digital camera or scanner. Basically, it means making blacks black and making whites white. This step fixes such problem as too light or too dark images. It could be done with or without color correction. If the color correction is on, then the level adjustment is done with each of three basic color channels (red, green, and blue) separately.
- Resize: Actually, it is not just "resizing", but "resampling", which means that the image is "re-created" with the new resolution (or dimensions). Obviously, if you want to enlarge an image the results will be not very good - no program can absolutely correctly deduce the data that was not present on the original image, but downsizing the images produces much better results (in most cases even better than original image).
- Vignette: It is a trick known for ages - in many cases a photo becomes better when a photographer makes it slightly darker around the edges - it makes the center of the photo to jump out. However, this effect should be barely noticeable to work.
- Color boost: One could argue on this, but many digital cameras produce pictures that are not bright and colorful enough. The color boost will not work well with every picture, but most of the shots will benefit from this effect. And remember - you can always turn it off!
- Sharpen: Sharpening is the most important step that should be done almost with every picture as a final touch. Photo Cleaner implements the smartest algorithm - un-sharp masking and applies it only to the "lightness" component of the image without distorting the color information. Use the amount of sharpening that looks nice to you, and remember to sharp more when preparing images for printing.
- Add frame: Add framing is a bonus feature that could dramatically change how your pictures look. Try adding frames to some of your pictures - you will be amazed!
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 Works on Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP
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