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Requirements

PIXresizer runs on all 32 en 64 bit Windows OS platforms, including Windows 95,98,ME,NT4,2000,2003,2008,XP,Vista and Windows 7 & 8.Since version 2.0.0 however PIXresizer will not run on Windows 95 anymore. However, you can still access and use version 1.0.9 withoutoosing too much functionality. Get it here: http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm

Windows 98 users

may need the VBruntime. You can read about this file and download it at the BlueFive homepage at http://bluefive.pair.com/vbrun.htm

Windows NT 4.0 users

eed to have Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher installed.


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Installation

Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation prgram.

When you read this, PIXresizer will most likely be installed already).

Note:

nstallation requires an Administrator's account.

To uninstall:

Double-click the 'Uninstall PIXresizer' icon in the Start menu, or go to Control Panel/Software/PIXresizer and click "Remove".


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New/History

Version 2.0.8

Recommended update

ixed an issue with the PR executable for Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems.

Version 2.0.7

Recommended update

Several internal graphic checks are changed/updated, new resample routine for JPGs, GIF-related bug fixed.

Version 2.0.6

Recommended update

New: Editable source and destination folders (use shift + click), Help file now in PDF format, compatibility fix for 64bit systems.

Version 2.0.5

Minor update

New: Improved graphics for JPEG images, new exception catcher, fixed a rare access violation on launch. Minor tweaks.

Version 2.0.4

Major update

New: Flexible batch sizes: you can now select sizes from 2 up to 3000 pixels. Intervals are 1 pixel sharp.Other things: improved error handling of image files; fixed a few inconsistencies with Vista and improved the overall speed of the program.

Version 2.0.3

Minor update

New: Improved install and uninstall for Vista, fixed a bug with corrupted image headers.

Version 2.0.2

Major update

New: Copy Directory Structure - this new function allows you to maintain the same directory structure of your processed pictures in the

estination folder.

Version 2.0.1

Major update

New: Build-in TIFF compression, option to save (or not save) EXIF data, improved EXIF info, support for Visual Styles (Windows XP, Vista),minor bug fixes. Should also be Windows Vista compatible now.

Version 2.0.0

Major update

New: Preserves EXIF data in JPEG imagesNew: DPI setting for advanced users

New: Outcome prediction - New: HTML Help System

PIXresizer will recognize EXIF data from your picture files, and maintain them in its resized images. PIXresizer will also be able to predict theutcome size of images to be resized in inches as well as in cm. Also, you will be able to set a DPI value for your images if you prefer to do so.inally, the Help file is replaced with a HTML based system for compatibility with Windows Vista, which does not support WinHelp-based helples anymore (as of RC2).

Version 1.0.9

Minor update

New: keep 100% option so you can batch convert your images without resizing

Version 1.0.8

Minor update

New: options to resize all your images to the same width or height


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Version 1.0.7

Major update

New: option to include source subfoldersNew: option to batch resize based on heightNew: option to set JPEG quality valuesNew: duplicate filenames will be uniquely renamedNew: dialogues will remember previously chosen files & foldersNew: improved help file, smaller setup, lots of minor improvementsFix: in some cases the aspect ratio was not correct

Version 1.0.6

Minor update

Support for images with unusual or non-standard filenamesFixed incorrect display on systems with 'Large fonts' settingImproved error handling

Version 1.0.5

Minor update

Minor improvements on the interface.Bug fix install script for Win98 systemsImproved picture file-naming

Version 1.0.4

Minor update

Bug fix for Win95 and WinNT4 systems.Initial public release.


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Work with one file

Click the Work with one filetab and follow steps 1 to 4:

1. Load picture:

Load your picture here (I can't believe I'm actually typing this).

2. Select new size:

Select one of the size options here or enter one of your own in the Custom sizesection. Mark Maintain aspect ratioto keep

proportions. (PIXresizer calculates the aspect ratio for every single picture it 'sees', also when you work with multiple files).

3. Select file format:

Select the desired type of extension for your picture here or select Same as originalif there is no need to convert.

4. Save picture:

Press this button to save your picture.

Mark Output Grayscaleif you want a black and white picture.

You can use the Apply recommendedbutton to set the options for you:

t will force a 600 pixels size (larger dimension) and the .jpg format. (600 pixels is the recommended size for sending images via e-mail, and

posting on the web).


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Work with multiple files

Click the Work with multiple filestab and follow steps 1 to 4:

1. Select source and destination:

Click on the Source button to select the folder containing the images that need to be resized. Click on the Destinationbutton to select the

older where PIXresizer will put the resized images.

2. Select new size:

Drag the slider to set the larger dimension (measured in pixels) for the resized images. The sample images show you the approximate size ofhe images as they would appear relative to the standard monitor resolutions.

3. Select file format:

Select the desired type of extension for your picture here or select Same as originalif there is no need to convert.

4. Save pictures:

Press this button to start resizing and save your pictures.

Mark Output Grayscaleif you want black and white pictures.

Mark Enlarge picture size if needed if you want pictures that are smaller than the desired size to enlarge (not recommended).

You can use the Apply recommendedbutton to set the options for you:

t will force a 600 pixels size (larger dimension) and the .jpg format. (600 pixels is the recommended size for sending images via e-mail, and

posting on the web).


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Include subfolders

Tick the Subfolders checkbox to include subfolders.


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Copy your directory structure

Tick the Copy Directory Structurecheckbox to mantain the same directory structure of your processed pictures in the destination folder.


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Batch resize Equal Width

Tick the Equal Widthcheckbox to use the size of the slider for a WIDTHresize of your images (all images will have the same width after

esizing).


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Batch resize Equal Height

Tick the Equal Heightcheckbox to use the size of the slider for a HEIGHTresize of your images (all images will have the same height

after resizing).


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Batch convert - no resize

Tick the Keep 100%checkbox to keep your images 1 to 1 (no resize) if you just want to convert them to another image file type.


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Enter a batch size (no slider)

f you'd like to enter a batch size without using the slider, double-click the pixel valuebox (see red box) :

Then enter your desired size in the new dialog and hit Ok:


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Set a DPI value (advanced)

Double-clickan empty area in the Save Picturescontainer to trigger the DPI Setting's dialog.

This unconventional way to open up a window to change a (hidden away) setting is merely there to maintain the easy-of-use of the

application, and avoid confusion for not so advanced users).

Here you can set a DPI valuefor your resized images. Default value is 96.

There are many confusions about DPI, PPI and LPI. See more here: http://www.google.com/search?q=DPI+PPI+LPI

Obviously, the file size and the dimensions of your resized images will depend on the value you set here. Don't touch this if you are unfamiliar

with "DPI".
http://www.google.com/search?q=DPI+PPI+LPIhttp://www.google.com/search?q=DPI+PPI+LPI


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Set JPEG quality

Click the Joint Photographic Experts Group(if you selected the JPEG extension) to set the quality value for your JPEG file. Default

value is 90.


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Set TIFF compression

Click the Tag Image File Format (if you selected the TIFF extension) to set the compression for your TIFF file. Default is LZW.


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Create thumbnails

To produce THUMBNAILSfrom your pictures move the slider until the pixel-box shows 96, or double-click the pixel-box, enter 96and hit

OK. 96is the default size for thumbnails (larger dimension).


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Cancel a batch resize

f you need to cancel the process, click the Click here to Cancellabel, just beneath the progress bar.


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Speed

Work with files on your hard disk

f your source images are on CD or other media, do copy them to your hard diskbefore using PIXresizer. This will speed up the

process considerably. The same counts for the destination folder: use a folder on your hard disk, don't save them to floppies, ZIP drives,

whatever. You can do that afterwards.

Avoid Show Preview

The time PIXresizer needs to complete the process depends on the number of images being processed, and their original sizes. Having the

Show Previewon slows things down.


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Spot how many images there are in the Source folder

Here you can see the number of images foundin your source folder.


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Spot how large your resized images will be in inches and cm

Here you can see the outcome prediction for your resized images.

Position your mouse over the Widthor Heightbox to see the tooltip).

The same applies for the Multiple Tab:

Just hover your mouse over the Pixelsvalue to see the tooltip.


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Spot the values of the aspect ratio

Here you can see the values of the aspect ratioon the loaded image.

Position your mouse over the Maintain aspect ratiolabel to see the tooltip).


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Save EXIF data or not?

PIXresizer will recognize EXIFdata from your JPEG files, and maintain them in its resized images if you tick the appropriate Save EXIF

datacheckbox.

Digital cameras save JPEG (.jpg) files with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) data. Camera settings and scene information are recorded by

he camera into the image file. Examples of stored information are shutter speed, date and time, focal length, exposure compensation, if a

lash was used etc.

Should you save EXIF data with your resized images?

This is very much a personal choice. Myself, I keep my original images in a safe place, and only work with copies, and these usually don't

equire the extra info. If you are going to use your resized images for the web, for a slide show, or to send off to a couple of friends via e-

mail, I would assume you don't need the extra data. Also for thumbnails, including the EXIF information is useless.

The tip is: if you don't mind loosing the EXIF info, don't save it. Your resized images will be smaller.


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Skipped files

PIXresizer won't process fileswhen they:

- are in use

- are not real images (or when corruption or bad headers are read by the program)

- are of the same or smaller size as your size setting (and no Enlarge if needed or Keep 100% options are marked)

- some images are also skipped if no dimensions can be determined from their headers (this occasionally happens with JPEG files)

PIXresizer will however produce a list of errored files for your examination afterwards. (See dialogs like: These files were skipped (too small)

or These files could not be handled).


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Protection fault in shlwapi.dll

f you get a protection fault on a shlwapi.dll, or an error message that mentions a shlwapi.dll, you need to install Internet Explorer 5.0 or

higher, which includes the missing or an updated shlwapi.dll file.

You will usually get shlwapi.dll related error messages on Windows NT 4.0 systems with Internet Explorer 2.x or 3.x installed. The shlwapi.dll

brary is not directly installed with PIXresizer. It is a shell library used by the operating system and updated only by Microsoft utilities or

nternet Explorer. Bluefive software is not allowed to overwrite or install this file.

There are also a few download sites around that have the DLL available, for those that don't allow Internet Explorer on their machines. Useat your own risk!


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EXIF info

PIXresizer will recognize EXIFdata from your JPEG files, and maintain them in its resized images if you tick the appropriate Save EXIF

datacheckbox.

f your image contains EXIF data, an EXIF datalabel will show in the Image Infocontainer:

When you click that label, a new window will open with the EXIF data. (Click the Copy to Clipboardbutton to copy this data to the

Clipboard).

Read more about EXIF:http://www.exif.org/
http://www.exif.org/http://www.exif.org/


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The Visual Guide

The Visual Guideis there to help you "visualize" the output size for your image files. It has no impact whatsoever on the

resizing of any pictures.

The sample images in the PIXresizer-monitor show you the approximate size of the images as they would appear relative to the standard

monitor resolutions.


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XP, Vista and Windows 7 Theme Styles

f you don't like the visual style of PIXresizer (it automatically adapts the active Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 theme you are using) then

simply delete the PIXresizer.exe.manifestfile in the PIXresizer program folder (or rename it to PIXresizer.exe.manifest.OLD, this way you can

evert the action). Next time PIXresizer will have the look as it would show in a 'Windows Classic' environment.


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Application Data Files

Good practise for developers is to store application data in the application data directories from the OS.n case you wonder: the application data files for PIXresizer are stored in:

Windows 95, 98C:\Windows\Application Data\Bluefive software\PIXresizer\

Windows ME, NT4C:\Windows\Profiles\\Application Data\Bluefive software\PIXresizer\C:\WINNT\Profiles\\Application Data\Bluefive software\PIXresizer\

Windows 2000, 2003, XPC:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Bluefive software\PIXresizer\

Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8:C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Bluefive software\PIXresizer\

Here you will find PIXresizer's error logs, if any.


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Registry

f you are interested in the entries PIXresizer makes to the Windows Registry you will appreciate this little info.

The Registry Pathis:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/BlueFive/PIXresizer

All the settings related to PIXresizer are kept here.

NothingPIXresizer added to the Registry is critical to the operation of Windows. You can totally remove all of its entries from the Registrywithout any side-effects. Of course, if you do, it will be as if you were running PIXresizer for the very first time.


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Pancakes

Can I bake pancakes with PIXresizer?

PIXresizer will clean your kitchen, walk your dog, make excellent coffee and bake pancakes... NOT! :-)

No, PIXresizer was written with ease-of-useand novice computer usersin mind. People that want to stay miles away from Photoshop and

don't want to know about terms like "Baseline mode", "BitsPerPixel" and "Lossless Transformations".

f you want to do morewith your pictures, I recommend IrfanView . This superb freeware will allow you to do things you couldn't

dream of. (Although I doubt it can bake pancakes... :-) Here's the link: http://www.irfanview.com/
http://www.irfanview.com/http://www.irfanview.com/


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Disclaimer

This software is provided as is and without warranty. The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or consequential, which may

esult from the use of this product.

Distribution

This program is freeware. There is no charge for using it and it may be distributed freely so long as the files are kept together and unaltered.

You may neither sell nor profit from distribution of this software in any way. Distribution on CD/DVD's, Shareware-disks, in shops or through

networks are allowed as long as

a) no money (for the program itself) is taken

b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and

c) you informed me about it.

Distribution via web sites is granted as long as

a) the original ZIP-file is used and

b) a working link to http://bluefive.pair.com/is provided.

Thanks

Special thanks to:Clark Vansteensel for his contributions, time, effort and support.

Brad Martinez for his superb CCRP BrowseDialog Server.

Domenico Statuto for his superb CCRP FileDialogs Control.

More info: http://www.mvps.org/ccrp/

Keep your copy up-to-date

Please check regularly for updates at:

http://bluefive.pair.com/
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