Monday, August 31, 2020
New Release: PhotoStage Slideshow Producer for Windows
Just Released: FlexiStation Employee Client for macOS
Friday, August 28, 2020
Just Released: DeskFX Audio Effect Processor for Windows
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Just Released: Prism Video File Converter for Windows
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
New Release: DrawPad Graphic Design Software for Windows
New Release: Express Zip File Compression for macOS
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Upscale and Enhance Photos with AI Super Resolution
If you have ever tried to increase the size of your photo, you know that one of the biggest challenges with this is that the quality of the photo decreases and becomes unsharp and blurry.
This has to do with the resolution of an image. Since image resolution refers to the number of pixels within an image, this number is fixed. The number of pixels does not increase when you enlarge an image as there is no new image information added, thus decreasing the image quality.
If you wanted to increase the size of your photo without highlighting the poor photo quality, the only solution was to take a brand new photograph at a higher resolution.
But what if I told you that with PhotoPad you could now enlarge an image and increase its resolution at the same time?
Yes, you heard that right. Those scenes you see in police television dramas where detectives zoom into an image and it magically improves the quality and details start appearing is now a reality thanks to PhotoPad Photo Editor.
PhotoPad has released a new feature called “Super Resolution”, an AI and machine-learning tool that makes it possible to enhance and upscale images without losing quality.
How does Super Resolution work?
Using cutting-edge technology, Photopad’s Super Resolution is a fully automated process that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to recognize patterns and recreate contents of an image including edges, patterns, and textures.
The Super Resolution algorithm has been trained on large data sets of images so that it understands how physical objects such as land, buildings, people, etc. look and what their typical features are.
So when Super Resolution is used to enlarge an image, it scans the image, recognizes these general features, and then adds the extra pixels to create a high-quality resized photo, all in a couple of seconds.
How to use Super Resolution in PhotoPad?
1. The first step if you haven't already, is to download and install PhotoPad Photo Editor.
2. Click on the Open icon to upload your low-resolution image that needs to be enlarged. For best results, ensure your image is in JPG or PNG format.
3. Navigate to the Effects section in the main toolbar, click on More Effects. In the drop-down below, select Super Resolution.
3. In the Effects and Layers section on the right, type in the Width and Height measurements to the desired size and click Apply.
Congrats you have successfully harnessed the power of machine learning to create your enlarged high-resolution image! Whether you need to create HDR images, edit travel photos, or blend images together, photo editing has never been easier. Download PhotoPad and create your first Super Resolution image today.
New Release: Express Menu Maker Software for Windows
Friday, August 21, 2020
New Release: WavePad Audio Editor for Android
Just Released: ClickCharts Diagram Flowchart Software for Windows
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
How to Create Keyframe Animations in Minutes
Keyframes are used to specify the value of a property at a specific time. They allow you to tell your animation software where you want to change the value for a layer or the effect such as position, opacity, color, rotation, etc. By setting these keyframes and values, you can create smooth motion transitions. Learn how to create keyframe animations using Express Animate, in the video below.
Using Keyframes to Animate in Express Animate
Simply follow the steps demonstrated in the above tutorial and you too can edit an object's properties, add and remove keyframes, and edit the values linked to a keyframe. Express Animate also allows you to add digital effects, vector masks, audio tracks, and more. Download Express Animate for free and try it yourself. For more Express Animate tips and tricks, check out more video tutorials here.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Just Released: VideoPad Video Editor for Windows
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
New Release: MixPad Multitrack Recording Software for Windows
Monday, August 10, 2020
Express Accounts Listed as Best Alternative to QuickBooks
SoftwareWorld, a leading software review platform has just listed Express Accounts Accounting Software as one of the best alternatives to QuickBooks.
While QuickBooks is a popular accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses, it may not be the right fit for every business. Choosing an effective business accounting software is a critical decision for the financial health and growth of your business. A top accounting app greatly reduces the potential for human error and allows you to access critical information quickly and accurately.
SoftwareWorld’s article has ranked Express Accounts as having a higher average to QuickBooks with regards to popularity, affordability, and user-friendliness of a top accounting software.
Express Accounts is a professional business accounting software, perfect for small businesses that need to document and report on payments, sales, purchases, and receipts and we’re thrilled it has been listed as a top accounting software. Download Express Accounts for your business today and take control of your finances and accounts.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Just Released: WavePad Sound Editor for Windows
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Just Released: Pocket WavePad for iOS
New Release: VideoPad Video Editor for macOS
Monday, August 3, 2020
How to Change GIF Speed
If you have ever been to a stand-up comedy show, you know timing is one of the most important factors in determining how loud and frequent your laughs are. The same can be said about animated GIFs.
Whether the GIFs are used as memes, display ads or to illustrate a process, the speed of the GIF can influence its overall effectiveness.
If the playback speed of the GIF file is too fast, viewers may miss some of the essential elements of the animation. Likewise, if the speed is too slow, viewers may lose interest and stop watching. Either way, the main message of the GIF isn’t conveyed properly to the intended audience, which is a problem.
The good thing is, Express Animate Motion Graphics and Animation Software can help change GIF speed in less than a couple of minutes.
How to increase GIF speed
Take this GIF of a cat getting startled by a car’s windshield wipers. It is a bit too slow and might be more effective if the playback speed was faster to enhance the dramatic effect.
Upload GIF to Express Animate software
Open Express Animate and under the File tab, select Load Media Files, and choose your GIF file.
Open the Speed Change tool
Select the GIF under the Composition panel on the left or at the bottom. Right-click on the selection and click on Adjust Speed.
Increase GIF speed
You can now adjust the speed of the GIF by increasing the percentage value. By default, the speed of the GIF is set at 100%. To increase the speed of the GIF, choose a value over 100% and hit Set. Test different speed levels and preview your GIF.
Save and export GIF
Once you’re happy with the result. Under File, choose Save Video and select Animated GIF under the Preset option to export your video as a GIF using the default settings. You can also manually adjust the GIF resolution and frame rate accordingly.
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How to decrease GIF speed
Sticking with the theme of funny animal GIFs, let’s use this GIF of this French bulldog having a moment and falling off a chair in a peculiar fashion. To decrease the speed of the GIF so that we can properly capture the bulldog’s spectacle in all its glory, you guessed it, the process is the exact same.
Upload and edit GIF speed
Follow the same steps from the above section to upload your GIF and open the Speed Change tool.
Decrease GIF speed
As the default speed is set at 100%, to decrease the GIF speed, choose a value under 100%. Test different speed levels and preview your GIF.
Save and export GIF
Similarly, follow the exact same steps to export your video as a GIF.
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You’re all set. You have successfully changed the speed of your GIF and is now ready to be shared with the world. Available for PC and Mac, Express Animate is a comprehensive GIF software and can be used to create character animations, make animated GIFs from scratch, or edit GIFs with features such as rotate, resize, annotate, digital effects and more.
