Promedia

The software Promedia in its latest version 3.6 is a versatile tool developed by © Promedia - © Tele Atlas - © Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing. This Photo & Graphics software falls under the Viewers & Editors subcategory and is compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Being freeware, the program is available for free download.

Promedia stands out as the "Swiss Army Knife of multi-media tools," allowing users to acquire and display media from various sources, including CDs, MP3s, digital cameras, scanners, TVs, VCRs, the Internet, and digital video camcorders. Users can watch TV or videos or listen to music while performing other tasks, a feature that enhances the software's multitasking capability.

One of the powerful aspects of Promedia is its ability to convert CD tracks to MP3, WAV, or WMA. It also enables you to create movies from static pictures through its Video Constructor feature. Being web-enabled, it allows you to use Promedia with your favorite browser to seamlessly download, open, and view various image files. Users can acquire images from diverse formats such as scanners, digital cameras, video cameras, and TV/VCR devices.

For advanced image editing, Promedia offers an array of tools such as zoom, a new magnifying glass tool, and a pan window. It also lets users resize, crop, rotate, flip, mirror, and adjust image levels. The program boasts over 30 filters for static images and videos, and supports all Photoshop plugins, some of which come included in this updated version.

Additional functionalities include an Annotation program where users can add notes or comments to images, record and play voice annotations, and store these with pictures or movies. This feature is especially handy for professional annotations and detailed image documentation. Promedia also excels in file compatibility, capable of displaying or saving images in more than 50 different file formats and converting files such as MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3, and video formats like AVI to MPEG-1 and GIF Animation to Video.

Pros:

• Extensive support for different file formats, both for image and video.
• Advanced editing tools and filters.
• Free to download and use, making it accessible to everyone.
• Annotation capabilities and support for Photoshop plugins increase utility.
• Web-enabled features simplify online media management.

Cons:

• Complex features may require a learning curve for beginners.
• Limited to Windows operating systems only.

In summary, Promedia version 3.6 developed by © Promedia - © Tele Atlas - © Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing is an indispensable tool for multi-media management and editing. As a freeware solution, it's a must-have for those looking for a robust and versatile media tool on Windows XP/7/8/10/11.

You may want to check out more software, such as Wire Pilot Plugin, Flash MX or Batch JPEG Rotator, which might be related to Promedia.