Softpedia
 

NEWS CATEGORIES:



NEWS ARCHIVE >>
SOFTPEDIA REVIEWS >>
MEET THE EDITORS >>
Home > News > Microsoft > Tools & Applications

September 3rd, 2009, 09:43 GMT · By

Free Windows 7 Image Resizer Powertoy Available for Download

SHARE:

Adjust text size:


Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows
Enlarge picture
Looking for a simple tool to handle all resizing actions of digital images in Windows 7? Then you should consider Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows. In case the name sounds somewhat familiar, it’s because you’re probably thinking of the Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP. While the concept behind both projects is the same, fact is that the term “clone” should give away the nature of the new Powertoy. Yes, essentially, Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows has been inspired by the version of the tool designed to run on Windows Vista’s precursor.

What does the power toy do? Well, the label is pretty much self-explanatory, but there are some nuances to resizing digital images. First off, Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows is set up to integrate seamless with the operating system’s graphical user interface. In this regard, users will be able to easily access the Powertoy via Windows Explorer, namely right-clicking on an image and selecting the Resize Pictures option from the contextual menu that will pop up.

The beauty of Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows is that it does not restrict the user to resizing a single picture at a time. Instead, the Powertoy delivers batch resize capabilities, being able to handle multiple images at a time. The tool permits users to create copies of the pictures resized and to store them in the same folder as the original images.

The contextual menu offers end users four default sizes for images: Small – 640x480 pixels, Medium 800x600, Large 1024x768, Handheld 240x320. But in addition to the default settings, Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows also comes with Advanced options. In this regard, the tool also allows end users to enter their own custom resize dimensions. Additional options include setting in place a restriction so that images can be resized to a smaller dimension, but never a larger one, and that no copies will be created, with all changes being applied to the original files.

“This is a clone of the Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP - a PowerToy that allows you to right-click on one or more image files in Windows Explorer to resize them. This clone was created to extend support to non-XP and 64-bit versions of Windows (including Windows 7 & Vista),” reads an excerpt from the description of the Powertoy. “Version 2.0 of Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows has been re-written in C++. Because of this, 64-bit is now supported! Also note that the Alternate UI application has been removed (as it should no longer be needed).”

Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows is available for download here.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK:

92,550 hits · 15 comments · Link to this article · Print article · Send to friend · Subscribe to news

MUST-READ RELATED ARTICLES:


Windows 7 Less Energy Hungry than XP, Vista

Firefox 4.0 Drops in Q3/Q4 2010

Microsoft Confirms IIS 5.0, 5.1 and 6.0 0-Day Vulnerability

Windows 7 Windows XP Mode RC Hotfix for Shared Folder Performance

Exchange Server Jetstress 2010 Beta for Exchange 2010

READER COMMENTS:


Comment #1 by: Brice Lambson on 03 Sep 2009, 22:23 UTC reply to this comment

Holy moley, thanks for the spectacular review, Marius! I never dreamed my little clone would get so popular. :)


Comment #2 by: Honey on 27 Jan 2010, 18:28 UTC reply to this comment

nice very nice


Comment #3 by: bobjet on 24 Jan 2011, 16:11 UTC reply to this comment

sites like this are BAD.
They disguise links and confuse users by offering commercial links while using keywords that do not go to the correct link.

Comment #3.1 by: Sorin on 24 Jan 2011, 16:12 GMT

What are you talking about?

Comment #3.2 by: BigMagoo on 30 Sep 2011, 18:03 GMT

You clicked on the big link in the ad, didn't you...Click on the link in the context of the article and you'll get to the right place.


Comment #4 by: ani on 03 Feb 2011, 15:46 UTC reply to this comment

nice software


Comment #5 by: azuan on 25 Feb 2011, 03:11 UTC reply to this comment

nice cloning of powertoys windows xp. the only difference are:
1. it will remember your custom setting and what option you tick previously, not like powertoys windows xp that will reset the custom setting.
2. it will cause picture "last modified timestamp" change to todays date if you resize the picture today. not like old powertoys xp that keep the "last modified timestamp" unchanged.

but afterall, it still the good plugin for explorer :D


Comment #6 by: Dz on 18 Jul 2011, 22:18 UTC reply to this comment

This story is totally misleading. Yes there is a resizer (free) for win7 but this link sends you to a commercial product. Wastes my time and everybody elses.

Comment #6.1 by: BigMagoo on 30 Sep 2011, 18:09 GMT

You did the same thing as bobjet. Stop assuming that sites like this are trying to mislead you because they have ad space. There are 2 links in the context of the article that will take you there (not in the big square ad space). Click those and you'll get to the free download site.

Comment #6.2 by: Bama Cracker on 17 Jan 2012, 20:48 GMT

Perhaps everyone doesn't get/see the popup Adchoice ads? I wish I knew how to post a screenshot, but certain keywords in the article are linked and when you pass your mouse over them, Adchoice ads popup. For example, the word "interface" links to a Dell popup ad when you pass your mouse over it. This ad will stay up for 5-7 seconds before disappearing. There are (on my screen) 10 of these ad links in the article and three of them obscure the actual download link. I'm not complaining, just trying to leave a trail of crumbs for the next guy.


Comment #7 by: olderman72 on 20 Jul 2011, 14:13 UTC reply to this comment

Sounds great...but where the heck do u download at????????????????


Comment #8 by: greyeagle54 on 21 Jul 2011, 22:06 UTC reply to this comment

Ok I'm not getting what everyone is having such a problem with, I followed the link right up there just above the follow button for twitter, it took me to a softpedia page with the the Power-toy clone. You all are not reading past that AVS thing that is an ad! You don't want that red dl button that's part of that ad, you want the blue one on the left under that. Be sure you dl for the correct OS 64bit or 32bit, W7 comes in both flavors you know. Works very well on my 32 bit W7.


Comment #9 by: Toni on 25 Jul 2011, 20:56 UTC reply to this comment

I was looking for a replacement in Windows 7 for this powertoy, which I had on my old XP computer.
Only thing is that the quality of the resized images is lacking. But for quick e-mails, it's sufficient.


Comment #10 by: Bama Cracker on 17 Jan 2012, 20:42 UTC reply to this comment

Excellent software, easy installation, perfect interface (identical to my XP and Vista PowerToy). The download link is hidden behind the advertising link (AdChoice Popup), but can be found and clicked without excessive frustration. Thanks for the useful tool and the awesome value. (I love free)


Comment #11 by: Adam on 05 Feb 2012, 17:27 UTC reply to this comment

It's a nice start, but I usually want a custom resize, and without getting out a calculator, how would I know both dimensions? If I select height, it should constrain width and vice versa. Also, a percentage resize would be invaluable.

Copyright © 2001-2012 Softpedia. Contact/Tip us at

WindowsGamesDriversMacLinuxScriptsMobileHandheldNews

SUBMIT PROGRAM   |   ADVERTISE   |   GET HELP   |   SEND US FEEDBACK   |   RSS FEEDS   |   UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE   |   ROMANIAN FORUM