STOIK Smart Resizer 1.0 

Resize photos using new smart interpolation algorithm to preserve visual sharpness
 
Features
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This program offers you various methods to resize digital photos including new STOIK Smart Resize algorithm which allows to enlarge digital images up to 1000% without loss of visual sharpness. You will find it useful for multiple tasks – from quality zooming to increasing resolution of digital photos to creation of good-looking photo thumbnails.

To increase resolution of digital photo one needs to add pixels to those registered by camera or scanner CCD. Color values in newly added pixels are calculated by interpolating values of adjacent pixels in original photo. The quality of resizing depends on the algorithm used for interpolation, and with all conventional interpolation methods such as bilinear or bicubic, the interpolation results in blurred image. This program offers in addition to standard methods new Smart Resize algorithm developed by STOIK Imaging. This algorithm makes intelligent zooming possible through analysis of picture content for natural textures, contours, and line art, and application of adapted interpolation methods for specific areas. The result is the ability to enlarge digital images without loss of visual sharpness. 

One particular important implementation of the new algorithm is enlargement of cameraphone photos and photos taken with sub-megapixel cameras for resolution sufficient for quality prints. The algorithm also allows for creation of smart thumbnails – small copies of originals which could be effectively restored to original resolution with simple interpolation.
 

Operation
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1.	Open file with Open button or Open command from File menu.

2.	Set output size with Resize settings panel on the right side of the application window

3.	Choose algorithm which is more adequate to photo content and enlargement factor. Once the algorithm is chosen the preview of resized photo will be calculated. Note that more sophisticated algorithms, such as Smart, may require more calculation time.

4.	Repeat step 2-3 until you are satisfied with the result.

5.	Save file with Save button or Save command from File menu.

Batch resizing
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1.	Press Batch Mode button or select Batch Mode command in Batch menu. Additional Filmstrip area will appear in the bottom of the program window.

2.	Drag and drop image files to the Filmstrip from Windows Explorer or use internal Browser to collect images for batch processing.

3.	Select an image for preview by clicking its thumbnail on the filmstrip. Set new size parameters for the selected image in Resize settings panel.

4.	Press Apply to All button to set the selected parameters for all images currently on the filmstrip.

5.	Select Apply to new to save current parameters as default. These parameters will be applied to each new image that you’ll add to batch processing.

6.	Press Run toolbar button or Run command in Batch menu to begin batch processing.


Thumbnail browsing
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Browser is available in Batch mode only. Press Browse button or select Browse command in Batch menu to run Browser. 
Use folder tree on the left pane to select folders containing images. Icon pane displays thumbnails of the images. You can select images like in Windows Explorer and drag and drop them to Filmstrip area in the bottom of the program window.

 
System requirements
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Processor: Pentium 
OS/RAM: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP / 128 MB
Graphic resolution: Min. 800*600 / HighColor 
Other: Internet Access

Installation
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Unzip and run STOIKSmartResizer.exe

License
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FREE for 15 days trial period.
After registration (see below) license is granted for use on one computer without time limitations.
Batch processing is allowed for non-commercial personal use only.

How to buy
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- Click on ENTER KEY button on the registration dialog which is displayed on every launch of the program.
- Copy or write down the HARDWARE FINGERPRINT code from this dialog and click BUY NOW! button. This will open browser and bring you to our online store where you can place secure order. During the ordering process you will be requested to enter the Hardware fingerprint code. After your order is processed, you will receive a Key which matches your hardware fingerprint and name. 
- To activate program after the trial period you will simply need to enter the Key on Enter Key dialog and click OK.
- Price is $29.0 (subject to change without notice)

STOIK Imaging
http://www.stoik.com



