TECHCHICK99  I was looking for a small app to help me crop and resize pictures and one of my colleagues recommended ImageWell. And yes, it is simple, easy and quickly done.

The only thing that I really don't understand: Why do you guys hide the save button? I always have to search for it. GUI could be optimized in terms of usabilty.  
(Version 3.7.3)

AMANDACREAM  Awesome screen shot app. Most versatile for my needs on the market. Is a must have along with Snitch and Jing. The Pro version is worth every penny and then some.  
(Version 3.7)

VOLLARE  Downloaded it yesterday and can't understand why this is called a "hot pick" here on macupdate?

There are lot of other apps which offer the same, some for free, as mentioned here in the comments.

Tried "Thumbs Up" and it works great, so what's up here?

ImageWell a "hot pick"???  
(Version 3.7)

RPAEGE  With the exception of drag and drop thumbnail creation, ImageWell beats Thumbsup! hands down.

Imagewell allows more manual control than Thumbsup!, and that is a major plus.

Thumbsup! has a fatal flaw — if you drop a multipage PDF file onto it the resulting thumbnail will be of the second page of the document, not the first. This renders it impractical for production work.

ImageWell, on the other hand, offers much more reliable and robust processing, with a responsive devoloper.

Thumbsup!'s developer seems not to care too much — which is forgivable given that his app is free.

Imagewell could be vastly improved if it took Thumbsups!'s drag and drop capability and fixed it so it actually works properly with PDF files.

-1 to ImageWell for lack of drag and drop mode. +5 for ease of use, value and stability.

This is simply the best quick editor available.  
(Version 3.7)

FFASS  ImageWell works great for my needs. It's a WYSIWYG resizer, so you can see your image resize as you drag a slider. I've used many of it's features: adding borders & text to images, grouping multiple jpegs together to make a single jpeg, and even adding cartoon speech balloons. It can also save your PDF and PSD docs as jpeg, tiff, or png files. There's a bit of a learning curve to use all of it's features so maybe there's a way the developer can simplify the controls or make the controls more obvious (maybe use an inspector palette so the controls are always visible somewhere). Well worth the $20 since I use it quite often.  
(Version 3.5.3)

BRUMM  20 DOLLARS ....OR just FREE as in BEER:

The best resizer I've found for Mac is the FREEWARE 'ThumbsUp',

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/11898/thumbsup

ThumbsUp can not only create thumbnails or icons for images and movies.

ThumbsUp goes far beyond, it's a superfast batch image resizer, a format converter (for example jpg to tiff, etc.) and ThumbsUp can sharpen (!) and antialias (!) the images (not only the thumbs as falsly stated in the manual) and can do all that in one fast step.

...and yes, ThumsUp is FREEware.  
(Version 3.5.3)

NOSFERATU  Oh, I have forgotten:

I would be fair to split the reviews for the new payware version from the old freeware version, most high star ratings were given for the freeware version.

I've downloaded this app cause of it high rating, but afterwards as I see the reviews, the most people rated the freeware such high, that seems not very fair if I think of the competitors.

I would be like "at first I make it freeware to get friendly and highrated reviews and then I switch to payware with all the good old freeware reviews staying".

That's hardly fair!

I am no competitor, only a user but I don't want to be tricked in any way. I think many visitors are using the star rating for the first orientation, like I did.

Freeware is rated more friendly of course, so I think it would be fair from this sites admins to correct that. It is misleading and a bit of unfair competition now.

I will try now the apps listed under "OTHER PEOPLE SUGGEST" but that's not the same as a fair comparison would be.  
(Version 3.5.3)

NOSFERATU  Not that bad, but would better if the intial dialog window would be bigger and resizable.

All the features are so disorganized and hard to use, for example to sharpen a resized image you need to go to an extra second dialog window each time and edit it there. That seems a bit stupid to me, because if you make an image smaller (first dialog window) it nearly _always_ needs a bit sharpening (second dialog window). That's _one_ step: Resizing & Sharpening, - but in ImageWell you have to go throu _two_ dialog windows just for that.

And I don't like the image editing tools (contrast, etc.) to be inside the edit window, they are to small, you can't handle that tiny sliders there if you have a high screen resolution.

You make to big steps if you move the slider only a bit. To use the sliders in a sensitive way, they need to be longer, I would put them in a moveable tool palette (Here is the place for a second window, just combine the first two dialog windows into one resizable window and put the tools in a floating window.)

The next thing I don't like is the long time till you see changes, the time it needs to redraw and show your changes is far to long. If I drag a slider I want to see the changes immediatly.

Next: All is so tiny, is this app designed for 640 x 480 screens?, It's an OS X app, who uses such small screen resolutions on OS X?

And, very important: where is the tool for correcting the white balance? Only contrast, saturation, brightness, but on many images you need to change the white point a bit. That basic feature is missing completely in ImageWell.

My conclusion: ImageWell is to disorganized for me and on big screens not useable, the app needs a redesign for a faster and better workflow.

I stay with GrahicConverter (Althought I hate GrahicConverter's interface as well) because I get so much more for a little bit more money. And for the smaller tasks I use the fantastic freeware PhotoToolCM (to poor that I can only use it on my PPCs, I would prefer to pay the 20 dollars to the developer of PhotoToolCM if he would make it Intel-ready.).

That's my review, like it or not.  
(Version 3.5.3)

FREDDUCKER  It does a great job for cropping pictures. At least there's an option so that your pictures don't come out all squeezed, and the free trial lets you do what you need to see the program with no restrictions.

I had thumbnails to create, and I'm really happy I found it, it should be given consideration. Great app.  
(Version 3.5.3)

KPE  I bought this to add a watermark to geotagged photos I wanted to upload to flickr. I didn't realize that is strips out EXIF data. As is, Imagewell is useless to me. I should have spent more time with the demo before I bought.  
(Version 3.5.3)

MEMPHISBIRD  ImageWell needs a timed screen capture. I use ImageWell all the time and like it a lot, but I still have to fire up another application to get a timed screen capture. Sometimes I need to show a pop-up menu or something that happens only when you mouse over something. I'd like to be able to do that in ImageWell, especially since it's almost always open on my computer.  
(Version 3.5.2)

CREATIVE GUY  The only comments from the developer that I can find that **might** be considered rude were in response to a user who someone has convinced himself that taking the app and using it with a pirated serial number is NOT stealing.

Um, OK. You deserve to be called any name anyone can come up with to describe you. I choose to use the words idiotic moron.  
(Version 3.5.2)

ROSENKRIEGER  I prefer Skitch.

http://skitch.com/

- Everything in a visual attractive GUI

- Currently free ( beta )

I will buy Skitch once it costs because its simply the best tool to do screenshots, comments, touchups and uploads.

It even has a skitch hosting service. Check out the video on the site, give it a try - you'll love it!  
(Version 3.5.1)

A300SJ  The EXIF information is still being stripped out of the photograph by this app. What a shame. I am just about to give up on this program. Apparently, keeping in the EXIF data is not a priority for the developer even after so many people have been requesting that the EXIFs be maintained.  
(Version 3.5.1)

BLUESER  Goodbye ImageWell  
(Version 3.5)

KATABIOS  ...finally the image controls settings, well done!  
(Version 3.4)

HANDYCAM  It only "phones home" to check the serial you entered is legit. Why is that wrong?

If you buy a real serial, then there's no problem -- it checks once and then that's it. You make it sound like spyware.

ImageWell does many things Pictureque does not: extensive scaling and cropping control for one. I have Photoshop and many times all I really need to use for web work is ImageWell. I can't recommend it enough.  
(Version 3.4)

ZAPP BRANNIGAN  After trying this out and being a Picturesque user, I can heartily say this little program is quite underwhelming. First of all, it is not free, as you have to purchase 'xtra' functionality to make it useable. Second, the user interface is clunky and hard on the eyes. Doing something as simple as adding rounded corners to an image is an exercise in futility. Also, when stacked up against other programs of its ilk, free or otherwise, it's just underwhelming. The final straw would be the 'phoning home' to see if you stole their 'titularly' free software (just use Little Snitch for annoying programs such as this) and the developer's rather rude replies to users (see below). With that being said, even though Picturesque is not free, it is by far a better program in the many functions in which they compete.  
(Version 3.3.2)

DR. FAUSTROLL  ImageWell is one of those products that has blended seamlessly into my workflow, and now I would be hard pressed to do without. I do a lot of work that requires minor image edits and markup (particularly of screenshots) - more than what iPhoto provides, but not enough to justify launching Photoshop or GraphicConverter. ImageWell fits my needs perfectly, and the built-in FTP/WebDAV publishing system allows me to save my work to multiple locations easily. Since it is small and lightweight, I leave it open all the time - no screen clutter or memory/CPU hogging. Three caveats for potential purchasers: first, there are a couple of bugs that show up when working with very large images - zoom and scrolling don't work quite right. Second, the application lacks an undo - this is a bit of a nuisance. Third, Plasq is currently developing an application called Skitch that may prove a worthy competitor to ImageWell - it is certainly worth checking out.  
(Version 3.3.2)

DANWAY  I won't purchase ImageWell because of the arrogance and attitude from the developer. Read the replies to other posts. There are better and cheaper programs available. Look elsewhere.   
(Version 3.3.2)

XTRALEAN  Actually, I should add an amendment to this post.

ImageWell 3.3 now checks the serial numbers with our server for valid numbers. By checking the serial numbers with our server the phony serial numbers that have been floating around the net no longer work - only serial numbers that have been purchased work.

And we added the feature for checking for automated updates.

To respond to your statement -

"I really like this App and I'm seriously considering paying for the extras. I regret that I won't be able to buy your program, though, if you continue to confuse people with talk of "stealing."

On Apple's Leopard Install disk package it says -

"Don't steal software"

So I guess by your reasoning, you won't be buying Leopard.

LOL.  
(Version 3.3.1)

PEEWIT  This has to be one of the best applications for MacOSX, especially if you do simple web design and require quick and simple editing features. The Xtras are well worth the few bucks payment. Well recommended.  
(Version 3.3)

LONNIEHB  I'm looking for a simple image editor for my wife to use - just out of curiosity, why do you need a registration number? The program shows that it is a free license. Is this correct? Thanks.  
(Version 3.2.2)

BEBDABHRHBRWEFG 3R§5Y5H4WTEDSFB  whatever the benefits of imagewell, i'm extremely distrustful of apps which bypass your firewall to 'phone home'  
(Version 3.2)

XTRALEAN  ImageWell is free. It's fully functional and has lots of features. There are Xtras you can upgrade to, for a small price, which requires a serial number.

ImageWell will check for known pirated serial numbers. If someone types in a pirated serial number to unlock the Xtras, ImageWell will be disabled (both the free version and the Xtras) and that person's right to use any of our product will be terminated.

A note to would be pirates: Enjoy the free version of ImageWell, there is plenty of neat features to use and don't be greedy and pirate the Xtras.  
(Version 3.2)

HENRIKTEKNIK  Highly competent application. Beats any other quick resize/rotate, etc. image manipulator app that I've tried. It can even upload the images to a remote location!! And not even that; in addition to that, it can even automatically copy the link to the file on the remote server, in many different link formats... Things like that makes it apparent that XtraLean Software is a company who pay attention to nice little detals, that most of the competitor apps are missing out.

I was also very impressed on the great support that I received from XtraLean Software. I sent a query and the day after I had an email in my inbox, with a very thorough rundown on the steps required to troubleshoot my problem.

All the best and good luck, XtraLean Software!  
(Version 3.1)

BEBDABHRHBRWEFG 3R§5Y5H4WTEDSFB  this is a really handy wee app. i use it all the time to quickly throw images onto a forum i run and the automatic generation of the appropriate BBcode makes it a snap to include those images in a post i'm writing at the time.

the one think i'd like to see would be and indication of final filesize when using 'png' compression. at the moment imagewell only predicts the compressed size of jpegs - however, strangely, it still displays the compressed jpeg size slider and info, even if you're working in one of the other formats.  
(Version 3.1)

HENRIKTEKNIK  I'm unable to try this program, as I'm getting a dialog at startup, saying:

"Error

Parts of the BSD subsystem are missing. ImageWell can not launch. Please contact support@xtralean.com for more information."

My setup is: Powermac dual G5 2.5 Ghz PPC, Mac OS X 10.4.9. It's beyond me whether I have managed to get rid of some of those BSD parts or not, but I'm wondering, is there anything I can do to get going with this (judging from the looks of it) awesome app?  
(Version 3.1)

JKT  Is it possible to set defaults for the shapes yet? (Or is it a paid for feature). It grows very tiresome having to reformat every rectangle and oval you add to an image...  
(Version 3.1)

MACUSER007  This is a great application - very useful. The editing feature could be a little more user friendly, it's not clear how to use all the features.

The basic functionality works great!

Recommended.  
(Version 3.0.5)

GARYI  I love this app but would have just two comments.

1. I would like it if it did not try to open the last image since the last launch, sometimes I have deleted it and imagewell seems to take forever to give up.

2. It would be the worlds greatest living app of all time if it could look in iPhoto and Aperture, at the moment i drag images to the desktop and then launch image well. How nice it would be to just have them there to pick.

Otherwise love it.  
(Version 3.0.5)

MAKAI  "New Edit Window with layering control" is an almost too prosaic description for a facility offering a method that I've always regarded the most natural way to edit photos but which I've found surprisingly hard to find: Define an output size which adds a layer onto the photo, then size and move the original 'against' the layer frame until it does contain exactly the desired detail of the motive.This adds a lot of value to ImageWell!  
(Version 3.0)

LEONCAHUN  Indeed, an awesome tool. Really brillant, fast, handy.

Just two little quirks:

There is still something wrong (not totally perfect) about the crop-tool in v.3: I'm not quite sure, but the procedure of cropping gets confused from time to time – I mean, why not have a simple, straight-forward handling: select the crop-tool, then click in the image, and the modification-handles show up immediately? As it is now, it is a tricky game of (automatic full) selection-shade, bringing up the handles, and not loosing focus. Sorry, hard to explain, but I'm sure it should be even easier, more robust (cropping v.2 was much more robust, though not as elegant).

I would like to have the modifications-handles on the crop-margin to be a bit more subtle, not these rather large, screamy yellow dots.

Another point: I think, IW doesnt accept "/", slashes in filenames, though OS X, the Finder do.

Dont get me wrong: this tool rocks!  
(Version 3.0b8)

GRUMPYTICO  This application beats out any screen taking app on OS X. Its simplicity never ceases to amaze - I can't believe it is free. Thanks so much!!!  
(Version 3.0b2)

XTRALEAN  A special thanks for all the feedback and bug reports so far to help us make ImageWell 3.0 the best we can.

The number 1 complaint so far is the cropping features are too complicated in ImageWell 3.0 compared to ImageWell 2.1. We are working on redoing the UI to make it more intuiative and easier.

Please continue to submit feedback and bug reports via the built in bug reporter.

XtraLean Team  
(Version 3.0b2)

KATABIOS  ...a must have!  
(Version 2.1.1)

//IDN  Great tool, I use it every day. Especially the FTP upload capability is killer!  
(Version 2.1)

APPLEDOGX  Very nice and useful; does some simple but unique stuff. Love the cartoon balloon for some quick cartoons from photos.  
(Version 2.1)

FREDB7  This is a really useful little gem.

You don't have to open the big boy (PS) when you just want to do simple things.

Nice. Thanks.  
(Version 2.1)

SHAWN T  Does anyone know how to find the the older image well, the one that works with os systems earlier than 10.3. The older version worked fine with my computer and then all of a sudden, it won't open any more. The new version won't either, but I think it's because my os sytem is 10.2.8 . Here is the message from the crash log if anyone knows how to read it?

Shawn

BlkChubMD@gmail.com

**********

Date/Time: 2005-11-24 08:56:14 -0500

OS Version: 10.2.8 (Build 6R73)

Host: BlkChubMD.local.

Command: ImageWell

PID: 898

Exception: EXC_BREAKPOINT (0x0006)

Code[0]: 0x00000001Code[1]: 0x8fe01280

Thread 0 Crashed:

#0 0x8fe01280 in halt

#1 0x8fe0329c in load_library_image

#2 0x8fe06134 in load_images_libraries

#3 0x8fe026e8 in load_executable_image

#4 0x8fe01410 in _dyld_init

PPC Thread State:

srr0: 0x8fe01280 srr1: 0x0002f030 vrsave: 0x00000000

xer: 0x20000000 lr: 0x8fe0a064 ctr: 0x8fe28f78 mq: 0x00000000

r0: 0x00000004 r1: 0xbffffb70 r2: 0x24008280 r3: 0x000000a6

r4: 0x00000000 r5: 0x000000a6 r6: 0x0000290a r7: 0x726e6f20

r8: 0x66696c65 r9: 0x00000000 r10: 0xbffff8eb r11: 0x00000026

r12: 0x8fe71ace r13: 0x00000000 r14: 0x000057d0 r15: 0x00000000

r16: 0xbffffe14 r17: 0x00000001 r18: 0x00000000 r19: 0x000028c8

r20: 0x00000000 r21: 0x00000000 r22: 0x00000000 r23: 0x00000000

r24: 0x8fe4b3d0 r25: 0x00000002 r26: 0x00000002 r27: 0x00000000

r28: 0x00001ac4 r29: 0x00000000 r30: 0x8fe484d8 r31: 0x8fe09ecc

**********

Date/Time: 2005-11-24 08:58:04 -0500

OS Version: 10.2.8 (Build 6R73)

Host: BlkChubMD.local.

Command: ImageWell

PID: 918

Exception: EXC_BREAKPOINT (0x0006)

Code[0]: 0x00000001Code[1]: 0x8fe01280

Thread 0 Crashed:

#0 0x8fe01280 in halt

#1 0x8fe0329c in load_library_image

#2 0x8fe06134 in load_images_libraries

#3 0x8fe026e8 in load_executable_image

#4 0x8fe01410 in _dyld_init

PPC Thread State:

srr0: 0x8fe01280 srr1: 0x0002f030 vrsave: 0x00000000

xer: 0x20000000 lr: 0x8fe0a064 ctr: 0x8fe28f78 mq: 0x00000000

r0: 0x00000004 r1: 0xbffffb70 r2: 0x24008280 r3: 0x000000a6

r4: 0x00000000 r5: 0x000000a6 r6: 0x0000290a r7: 0x726e6f20

r8: 0x66696c65 r9: 0x00000000 r10: 0xbffff8eb r11: 0x00000026

r12: 0x8fe71ace r13: 0x00000000 r14: 0x000057d0 r15: 0x00000000

r16: 0xbffffe14 r17: 0x00000001 r18: 0x00000000 r19: 0x000028c8

r20: 0x00000000 r21: 0x00000000 r22: 0x00000000 r23: 0x00000000

r24: 0x8fe4b3d0 r25: 0x00000002 r26: 0x00000002 r27: 0x00000000

r28: 0x00001ac4 r29: 0x00000000 r30: 0x8fe484d8 r31: 0x8fe09ecc  
(Version 2.0.25)

ANONYMOUS  I can't download this or connect to the developer's site. Nothing happens. Is anyone else having this problem?  
(Version 2.0.25)

ANONYMOUS  Simply GREAT, tks very much ;-)  
(Version 2.0.25)

ANONYMOUS  This is phenomenal even more so than the Easy Frame which I tried additionally.

E.F. was a tiny bit more versatile in types of shapes yet, it didn't have a "drop shadow" capacity.

If you don't want to complicate your life and/or don't need Photo Shop, this little Image Well is extremely user-friendly, stable, and even screen captures.

Certainly worth your time and it will cost you nothing.  
(Version 2.0.223)

ANONYMOUS  Very useful! One of the best solutions I've seen for screenshots. Compact, a lot of great features, and free.

A feature to consider in future: Ability to import + position a second image in Edit mode (picture in picture).

Thanks!   
(Version 2.0.22)

TERRY ADAMS  When I saw this little app I thought, hmm, I will check it out. Boy am I glad I did! I think the GUI on this is just absolutely top notch!

I started using it as a tool to help me make news updates for a website, and now I end up using it all the time.

For example, do a quick screen grab, do a little highlight on the image, resize it to fit a preview thumbnail and upload it to a folder on my website in about 10 seconds. 10 actual seconds.

Seriously seriously awesome.  
(Version 2.0.21)

ANNJACK  this is a really good application with many handy and convenient features. it's really easy to use while modifying a photo. good job, indeed.  
(Version 2.0.21)

BRANDBUREAU  You can only upload one image at a time... and I have hundreds of pics to share!  
(Version 2.0.21)

GARY  I don't know who you are, but this is simply the best piece of functional software I have seen in a while. It will be so useful for when selling in ebay, bang it in straight from iphoto then straight to the web, it worked flawlessly and it was really quick.

Thanks!  
(Version 2.0.21)

ANONYMOUS  This app is absolutely great, you can do most of the thing you want to do on a picture. It's as easy and pretty as iapps. Moreover, it's free!

PS : Cleatus, if you cant click on Outils (tools in the bottom) it's not the fault of the developer, you just have to buy a brain.  
(Version 2.0.20)

MACGIZMO  This latest version continues to be a great little app. Adding PNG support is fantastic. I wish more developers could come up with something original AND useful like ImageWell!  
(Version 2.0.20)

BARRIKADY  This is one sweet little app. Thanks for making this available!  
(Version 2.0.20)

MATT  Wow, I had lost all hope of finding anything for Mac with these types of features. This is truly a great little app that has streamlined the creation process for me 100 fold. Thanks a million!  
(Version 2.0.15)

APPELSIN  I rarely bother do make any comments here...but Sir!!!....Thank you so very very much for this great piece of software! You've made the "Mac-experience" even better and have saved me lots and lots of time with this app.! Thank you so much!!!  
(Version 2.0.15)

PATRICK  Congratulations to the developper of this (big) small app which does all what I need, quickly and efficiently.

Thanks for this gift made to us.  
(Version 2.0.15)

ANONYMOUS  Awesome, simple-as-hell app that does what it advertises..

Nice improvements over version 1.0, good to see that it's still free and still works as well as it always has...  
(Version 2.0.15)

ANONYMOUS  It's just so nice that I can't really comment on any of it. It does everything it claims to do and does it well. Thanks for keeping it freeware, it's applications like this one that keeps the Mac community thriving.  
(Version 2.0.15)

BB  Fantastic little application! A must for people who like to send pictures via email or to web sites.

Pleasing UI too.  
(Version 2.0.15)

JOE  Great little app, does exactly what it says it will. Very easy to use and plenty of features!  
(Version 2.0.15)

HAGEN KAYE  Note for Version 1.0 users of ImageWell. ImageWell is now a regular application and not a menu bar application. A separate menu bar application will be released shortly that works with ImageWell. For more information please email us info@xtralean.com  
(Version 2.0.15)

DAVIDCRICKETT  This program is a little pearl. :-)  
(Version 1.0.1)

BIOLOGY  Worked just as advertised. Excellent program at an excellent price (free)!  
(Version 1.0.1)

CARLOS BICYCLE  This little app is an anomally...a program that actually does what it says, and nothing more. Really looking forward to more "lean" software from these folks! Not sure why anyone's complaining....the price is right!  
(Version 1.0.1)

CROPPER  This app is da bomb.   
(Version 1.0.1)

RHETT  This thing is a champ. Simple routine image modifications can be performed before you can even OPEN most graphics applications, and it provides a lot more functions than meets the eye.  
(Version 1.0.1)

JIM  This is an incredibly useful little application. Sending files to my iDisk is MUCH faster than using Apple's built-in option.

To cleatus: I have a dual 1ghz and it's not slow at all, in fact it's quite speedy. But your problem is that you are using 25MB files. This app was meant for web photos which usually fall in the range of a few hundred k, not MBs!

I will agree with you that some of the buttons such as "options" and "quit" should be accessible at all times without having to switch tabs to get to them. But does that rather small issue really warrant giving the app 1 star across the board?

You obviously don't understand what the app was meant to be used for, and it doesn't even sound like you have actually used it much. Furthermore, some of your compaints are just plain stupid since there are many menu extras that don't move around or quit by dragging them out of the menu (Konfabulator and Meteorologist come to mind). This is an issue of Apple's, not the developer of this app.

If you think it's so terrible, why don't you code your own app and let everyone use it. If not, a little more constructive criticizm is in order.

I'm giving the app 5 stars across the board just to spite your rather childish and uninformed review.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  Amazing freeware! No idea what spawned that one (and only one) flaming "review." Brain tumor, perhaps?  
(Version 1.0.1)

ED  This app is AWESOME! This is just what I've been looking for. Great features and the app file is small. This was a real treat to find! I just edited a photo an place it on my main page of my personal website. Check it out and see what I did to the photo. www.lucasland.com  
(Version 1.0)

NCIANCA  Great little application. Took me a few minutes to realize that it was in the menubar, but once I found it I use it almost daily. Very handy and useful. And it's free to boot (I'd actually pay a shareware/donation fee)  
(Version 1.0)

LONE STRANGER  cleatus,

Constructive criticism is usually helpful and well accepted by software developers. Trashing a freeware app that somebody spent a lot of time on only succeeds in making yourself look small. Please reconsider your approach and offer any ideas you have may have on how to make this app better, if that is your intention. Thank you.  
(Version 1.0)

BRAD  Sounds to me like someone's a little bitter. Get over yourself and move on. I don't know the author, and I like the little thing.  
(Version 1.0)

CLEATUS  That's brilliant, a person from xtralean giving their own app 5 stars across the board. The ratings are optional for a reason, don't rate your own software, that's even worse than all of your friends rating it. In an attempt to balance you out (impossible with your rating army), I'll give you all one stars again.

As for the Quit button, I know it's there, ridiculously burried.

Oh, and ; ) back at you, whatever that was for.  
(Version 1.0)

HAGEN KAYE  cleatus - clicking help on the More Tab will open Help viewer with lot's of instructions (including the use of the Quit button)

also, amazingly support@xtralean.com is available to help you out with this free product.

Sorry you were disappointed ;)  
(Version 1.0)

CLEATUS  Wow, can xtralean tell UI guidelines from a hole in the grond? The intention seems well enough, I guess, but what a mish-mash of buttons. VERY sluggish on a dual 1GHz at all times, and especiallly when applying shapes and shape attributes (test file was 25MB). I have yet to be able to get the value in the border box ot be enered with the keyboard, only clicking ont eh arrows seem to work. I have also been unable to be able to manually enter values for the dimensions of the file, whic seem to have a maximum of 650 (what I am guessing is pixels, because it doesn't actually say what the measurement is). Having to go to Options to change the JPEG quality, as if it were an application preference?? I could go on and on, but I think this is enough of a start. Where are all of these high ratings coming from, the developer and his friends? Well, actually, they are. go check out the MacMinute forums for proof of that.  
(Version 1.0)

DRACODWS  It's Great! Fast and Easy too! Great Job.  
(Version 1.0)

BIGGERFOOT  Great application. I find it very handy for quick posting of images in forums and eBay. The edit option and the quick uploading to my iDisk is the best option for me. After placing it as a login item, I find I use it more. So far, it has worked flawlessly for me.  
(Version 1.0)

LORI  I love this little app! It seems like the author made this program just for me as it suits my needs perfectly. I would add all the features it has, but the other reviewers have already done done that. Looking forward to other software from this company.  
(Version 1.0)

MACTICO  Another great "click and play" application, easy to use and is free.   
(Version 1.0)

DADDYMAC  The only thing that irks me is not necessarily the fault of the program- it fails to upload to my web host, which doesn't make use of 'passive mode'- therefore it stalls and never uploads my image.

But it uploads to my iDisk beautifully!

This is a great app for those who post to message boards and frequently display images in their threads. The fact that the program creates its own tags for doing so is invaluable!  
(Version 1.0)

SROSS  A great little app.....and free! It does everything I need to tweak and send pics to my server. I use it every day.   
(Version 1.0)

MARK  Love this!!!  
(Version 1.0)

JOHNR  Great App! So easy to use and to do a quick edit job. Highly recommend this to anyone who posts images on sites, has a site to host pics, or if you want to do a quick edit, this is the app to use.  
(Version 1.0)

WALEED ALZUHAIR  It's easy to use, light on the system, never crashed, upload to my FTP server is smooth and straight forward, and my kids use it to create stories :-)  
(Version 1.0)

IVAN RASZL  I'm using it daily. Just drag the image from iPhoto to it, resize, add border, caption and press send. It sends the file to your ftp (or .mac) server and puts the link with the tags on your clipboard so you just paste it in your message.

If you use forums regularly it's a must have! There is no quicker or easier to do this.  
(Version 1.0)

CHRISN  Useful, compact, free. A good tool for the novice and expert user both. Really handy to send files to my .Mac account. It can also transfer files other than picture files as well.   
(Version 1.0)

DRJOHN  This is a very handy application. Makes it very simple to resize pictures for web use-a feature that more should take advantage of-and other handy features in a well designed, easy to use package.  
(Version 1.0)

MORSERJ  A great little application. Small but very useful.  
(Version 1.0)

MACGIZMO  I use this app constantly to post images to web forums. It allows cropping, resizing, adding borders, changing shapes of photos and a few other doo-dads. It's nice that the author has made this app so it works with my own FTP/Web server, rather than just .Mac. Drag & Drop makes it really sweet!!  
(Version 1.0)