PixBurner

PixBurner, the renowned software from Prograce Systems, is targeted primarily at digital photo enthusiasts and professional photographers. The latest version, 2.0.4.134, is available for free download and promises to be a highly effective tool for archiving photos and videos onto recordable CD and DVD disks. The program, which can be installed as PixBurner.exe, supports various operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, and 11, making it a versatile choice for many users.

Categorized under System Utilities and specifically in the CD\DVD Software subcategory, PixBurner stands out for its ease of use. Its simplistic interface ensures that even beginners will quickly master the features without any prior learning. Users can start by loading their photos into the program's Thumbnail Sheet, where they can adjust photo parameters such as brightness, contrast, and gamma—either automatically or manually using appropriate sliders.

One of the key highlights of PixBurner is its ability to allow automatic zoom levels with vertical orientation for browsing photos. This makes photo editing and archiving a breeze. Any image on the Thumbnail Sheet can be tagged to be emailed, printed, or sent to an online photo center either immediately or at a later time.

The burning process is both quick and efficient. Once the archive is ready, users can insert a CD disk and simply click 'Burn' to begin. The resultant disk will not only store the images but also feature an automatically generated HTML slideshow compatible with most home DVD players that support Kodak Picture CD, and OS platforms including Windows, Mac OS, and Linux/Unix.

Additionally, PixBurner allows the printing of 4x6 thumbnail views of the images on the Thumbnail Sheet. Each printed sheet can host up to 350 thumbnails, which is ideal for keeping a physical record of your photos.

Pros:

• Free download.
• Easy-to-use simplistic interface.
• Supports multiple OS (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, and 11).
• Efficient and quick burning process.
• Automatically generated HTML slideshows compatible with various OS.

Cons:

• Only supports CD/DVD media.
• Limited professional editing tools compared to more advanced photo software.

Overall, PixBurner 2.0.4.134, developed by Prograce Systems, provides a seamless and efficient way for photo archiving and is a must-try for those seeking a reliable free download solution.

You may want to check out more software, such as RSJ CD Writer for Windows NT, DivX ThE LaUncHeR or Netc Label System, which might be similar to PixBurner.