Easy to use Low on disk space Works fast Does not consume a lot of system resources Very cheap Appropriate also for less experienced users Combines many useful image manipulation tools Includes comprehensive documentation
Cons
No drag and drop for image conversion Batch conversion is not supported The interface looks a little outdated Some features are disabled in the unregistered version Does not include a preview
GIRDAC Image Editor and Converter
Price: $
If you are looking for an application that can perform different image manipulation tasks but are not ready to invest in a more professional graphics tool, then GIRDAC Image Editor and Converter could be worth a try.
The application can be obtained at a very cheap price. It also does not consume a lot of disk space. Its interface does look a little outdated, though there are a few visual styles you can choose from. The interface is also available in more than 20 languages.
The application otherwise supports image manipulation tools like resize, mirror, rotate, roll, and similar. Image color can be changed by using grayscale, contrast, negative, colorize, or other color manipulation tools.
A number of effects can be applied to images as well, like noise, 3D edge, posterize, Gaussian blur, gamma correction, etc. Additionally, you can use this application to combine images, create textual images, draw shapes, overlay images, as well as convert them to a number of formats.
A separate image information window can be displayed, where information like color depth, image compression, file size, format, gamma, orientation, quality, resolution, unique colors, and other similar information related to the image is visible.
In conclusion, GIRDAC Image Editor and Converter can come in handy to someone looking to quickly convert an image to another format, or apply various effects to images, as well as change their colors and similar. It is also very cheap compared to other professional graphic tools.
Reviewed by Tony Hill (editor rating 4 out of 5 stars)