What's New in EyeBatch v1.5

GIF image support

  • Read and write GIF images with and without transparency
  • LZW TIF support
  • Easily convert from GIF to 8-bit PNG while keeping transparency

    PNG transparency support

  • Will read and write both 8 bit and 32 bit PNG images with an alpha channel. That means images can be saved with variable transparency. Some browsers now fully support the alpha channel.
  • Many EyeBatch image operations will retain the alpha channel
  • Specify default background color in image operation form and with Background Color image operation.
  • 32 bit depth added to image output settings

    New drop shadow with transparency

  • Much improved drop shadow
  • Variable offset, fading, and gradients
  • Creates a "true" transparent shadow that can be saved as a 32 bit PNG, or overlayed onto another image or background

    New Background Overlay

  • Overlays the main image onto a background
  • The background can be a stretched or tiled image
  • Background will show through and transparent sections

    New Mask Overlay (replaces Image Fade)

  • Includes many new masks courtesy of Sue Chastain http://graphicssoft.about.com
  • Mask overlay now generates an alpha channel that can be saved as a 32 bit PNG or overlayed onto another image or background
  • Many new effects can be achieved with the included 40 installed masks, including torn paper, frosted glass, and more.
  • More masks available at atalasoft.com

    Improved Text Watermark

  • Angled text now works properly
  • Opaque background now will use the transparency setting
  • Text size can now be Points, Pixels, or Percent of image size

    Improved Image Overlay

  • Will now read the alpha channel when overlaying
  • New setting allowing overlay with faded edges

    Improved 8-bit image support

  • Faster image processing with more functions retaining the palette as opposed to promoting to 24 bit
  • Resize now includes option to promote to 24 bit for smoother resizing of 8-bit images

    PNG Optimization

  • New Image Output setting that optimizes the file size of a PNG
  • Will automatically try different techniques and choose the technique resulting in the smallest file size
  • Most effective with images containing less then 256 colors and grayscale images

    New Color Levels Image Operation

  • Adjust Red, Green and Blue levels by a specified value

    New Text File Image Operation

  • Creates a text file including any parameters such as a listing of all EXIF information in an image.

    New Split Channels Image Operation

  • Splits an image into three 8-bit images each including the red, green and blue channel respectively.

    Other changes

  • Files that are saved with Image Type set to the default "Same as original" will keep the same case for the file extension
  • "Dither" renamed to "Reduce Colors"
  • Opacity setting to Add Border and Resize Canvas (allows transparent borders)
  • New Smart Image processing in preferences, will only load image when processing if necessary
  • More efficient Command Line processing
  • Undo any image operation setting
  • DateTime Parameter now can have individual formatting
  • New Preference to toggle EXIF Formatting
  • New Preference to save Image Output Settings in the registry
  • "/h" flag in command line processing that prevents a new DOS window from spawning