Arthaus Photoalbum Wizard

Arthaus Photoalbum Wizard has established itself as a top-tier utility in the Photo & Graphics category, specifically under Converters. Developed by City Business Logic, the program has been praised for its power and ease of use, especially in creating optimized digital photo albums from existing images. The latest version, 1.02, introduces several impressive features, including optional eye-catching 3D photo frames, and a super-fast turbo mode.

The utility supports a variety of photo album styles, such as slideshow, popup, frames, and now Flash. It offers comprehensive image controls for brightness, contrast, color balance, and text/background colors. Users can also enjoy automatic thumbnail and cross-browser HTML/JavaScript generation. Notably, every photo album is highly compressed for faster downloading over the web or smooth emailing. This is an essential feature for anyone looking to share their albums quickly.

One of the program's standout features is its ability to automatically generate all HTML and JavaScript code, making it easier for users to publish their albums as they are, or to integrate the code into their own web pages. Additionally, there is built-in email support, allowing users to compress and send their images to anyone within seconds.

Arthaus Photoalbum Wizard is a Freeware tool, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a free utility with professional capabilities. The other versions of the program include 5.0, 4.0, and 1.0, showing a history of steady development and enhancement. The program files, named photo album.exe, and PhotoAlbum.exe, are straightforward and easy to use.

The comprehensive online help guide is especially useful, providing step-by-step assistance from image selection and optimization to choosing album styles and generating the final product. It even includes detailed instructions for publishing the album to the web, as well as tips for storing it on a CD.

Pros:

• Highly intuitive and user-friendly interface
• Multiple album styles including slideshow, popup, frames, and Flash
• Advanced image controls and automatic code generation
• Built-in email support for quick sharing
• Free to use

Cons:

• Some features may be too advanced for beginners
• Limited scope in the Converters subcategory without additional plugins

You may want to check out more software, such as VHS2DVD Wizard, Green Screen Wizard or Green Screen Wizard Photobooth, which might be similar to Arthaus Photoalbum Wizard.